Dr. Allison Phillips

10/16/2026

Pumpkin spice season is here — and it turns out there’s more going on in that blend than nostalgia. In this issue of Above the Canopy I break down the medicinal properties of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Spoiler: your fall latte has been quietly working for you. Also in this issue: a piece of chiropractic history you probably haven’t heard, and a book recommendation on pregnancy care in the U.S. Link in comments.

10/02/2026

Low back pain from sitting all day? In this issue of Above the Canopy I cover one simple, inexpensive addition to your work chair that can make a real difference, plus the chiropractic philosophy behind a patient’s success story, and a book recommendation on protecting your health in a sedentary world. Link in comments.

09/19/2026

New post is up!

Try *this* for headaches, a puzzling idiom, visualizing how your ribs move, and more!

09/10/2026

I'm a chiropractor with a decade of experience. What questions--about health, science, chiropractic, nutrition, exercise--do you have for me? Your question could be answered in a future issue of Above the Canopy.

09/09/2026

My fellow chiropractors, what do you think are the biggest misconceptions about our field? What do you wish people understood better about chiropractic?

09/06/2026

Above the Canopy Issue #2 is up on the site! Head to the link in comments to read about calcium for immune support, the story of chiropractic's start, and a peculiar mind-body illness called Resignation Syndrome. Subscribe so you never miss an issue.

08/27/2026

A little light reading in prep for the next newsletter, coming out next week! Plus Uma, my cheerleader/helper/distracter. Subscribe on substack via link in bio 😊📚🐈‍⬛

08/24/2026

Above the Canopy, a biweekly newsletter I publish on substack, demystifies chiropractic so that you can grow your knowledge, discover new paths to health, and live better. Check out the link in comments for the first post!

04/01/2025

What a great morning! I had the privilege of helping a new patient regain mobility in his neck so that he can look up more easily. And with the adjustment complete, look at that bright smile! 😃