Optimal Health Chiropractic

10/09/2026

And a cute throwback to my baby. They grow so fast!

Mine were 🧡 💛 🧡 🧡🧡 (depending when you start counting, all were about 5-7 hours active labor)

Optimal Health Chiropractic Denton, TX

10/07/2026

Sciatica during pregnancy is common, but that doesn’t mean you just have to white-knuckle your way through.

Your body is doing something incredible right now.

As it shifts and grows, your pelvis can become misaligned, your ligaments are loosening (thanks, relaxin e), and your sciatic nerve is basically just trying to survive the chaos.

The result is sharp, shooting pain down your leg, and sometimes numbness. The “I can’t even roll over in bed anymore” feeling.

The good news?

I have hours and hours of extra training in a specific, gentle, and safe prenatal chiropractic adjustment style (the Webster Technique) that can help balance your pelvis and reduce nerve irritation, allowing your body to adapt better to these pregnancy changes.

At Optimal Health Chiropractic Dr Michelle Summers in Denton, Texas, every appointment includes more than just an adjustment; we’re working on the muscles and soft tissue that are pulling everything out of balance, too.

A lot of our moms come in barely functional and leave feeling like themselves again.
I’d love to help you get there. Tap the link in bio to get started.

10/06/2026

We’re honored to share that Dr. Michelle has once again been named a DFWChild Mom Approved Chiropractor for 2026! 🏆

Dr. Michelle first received this recognition in 2014, which means local moms have been recommending and trusting her with their families for more than a decade.

“Mom Approved” means so much because it comes from the people who know our care firsthand—the moms who have trusted us through pregnancy, brought in their newborns and continued bringing their growing families year after year.

Thank you for sharing your experiences, recommending Dr. Michelle and allowing Optimal Health Chiropractic to be part of your family’s story. We never take that trust for granted.

📍 Optimal Health Chiropractic Denton, TX

10/02/2026

When ear infections keep coming back, you want off the antibiotics roller coaster, and a whole-body approach that looks at the bigger picture, you’re in the right place!

Dr Michelle takes time to understand your whole child: including feeding, sleep, breathing, movement, and their developing nervous system.

Our approach goes beyond spinal adjustments. We also offer advanced cranial adjusting, with attention to cranial patterns, the jaw and TMJ, palate, and signs of airway concerns. This broader assessment helps us personalize care to your little one’s needs.

With over 16 years of experience caring for families, Dr. Michelle brings gentle hands and a mama-of-five understanding of how much your child’s comfort matters.

You deserve to feel hopeful and supported, with a clear understanding of how our care fits into your child’s health.

📍 Optimal Health Chiropractic | Denton, TX
Schedule your child’s visit at the link in our bio.

09/28/2026

Jersey, you surprised me. You were more beautiful and manicured than I expected. And Pennsylvania? You really showed off for fall.

I got to spend the week with my family, live in actual fall weather, and take a cranial seminar that left me even more excited about the care I get to bring back to the office. My brain is full in the best way.

We head back tomorrow, and OHChiro will be open Wednesday 10-1, 4-6! I packed some rain and cooler temps in my bags, so hopefully they make it back to Texas with me.

09/17/2026

If this has been you, just know you’re not alone. 🤍

Everything that already feels hard somehow feels even harder in the middle of the night, especially when you’re exhausted, your baby is uncomfortable, and you don’t know what else to try.

Gentle chiropractic adjustments help your baby’s nervous system function at its best while releasing tension that may be making things harder for them.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of caring for hundreds of babies from just one day old through the walking years for common struggles like:

• Colic and excessive crying
• Constipation
• Reflux and frequent spitting up
• Recurring ear infections
• Latch and feeding difficulties
• Head-turning preferences
• Body tension
• Milestone concerns
• Trouble sleeping or settling

If you’re a mom in the thick of it and feeling alone, I want you to know that you aren’t. We’re here to support both you and your baby, and help bring some of the joy back to these baby days.

Use the link in bio to schedule your baby’s first visit. 🤍

Optimal Health Chiropractic
Denton, Texas

09/14/2026

So, what’s the deal with chiropractic care for toddlers?

The toddler years are a BIG deal. Their brains and bodies are constantly taking in new information- learning to walk, talk, climb, play, communicate, and understand the world around them.

The neural connections formed during these early years help build the foundation for future learning and development. And we want their bodies to be able to focus on all that growing, not constantly spending energy adapting to tension, discomfort, or stress.

Because just like adults, toddlers aren’t at their best when they’re uncomfortable, overwhelmed, sleeping poorly, or simply don’t feel quite right. The difference is, they usually can’t tell us what’s bothering them. Sometimes it shows up as difficulty settling, changes in sleep, physical tension, frustration, or hesitation with movement.

Gentle chiropractic care supports healthy movement and nervous-system function, helping your toddler feel more comfortable and regulated as they learn, grow, and explore their great big world. 🤍

If you’d like to see how chiropractic care could support your toddler during this important stage of development, use the link in our bio to schedule their first visit!

Optimal Health Chiropractic
Denton, Texas

09/07/2026

All of the birth preparation things are great, and won’t hurt your birth journey. I definitely did them during my pregnancies.

But the real MVP of pregnancy and labor is getting adjusted by a Webster Certified chiropractor.

If your nervous system is in fight or flight, and your pelvis and its supporting ligaments and muscles aren’t moving and functioning their best, your birth is more likely to be negatively impacted.

Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy improves nervous system function, helping mom’s body feel safe and calm to go into and quickly move through labor.

It also physically prepares the body ensuring the pelvis is fully mobile, and supporting ligaments and muscles are relaxed. This helps your baby can be in an ideal position for birth, as well as your body being prepared to work hard for you on the day your baby is born.

Ten minutes on my table each week might just be your favorite kind of birth prep.

📍 Optimal Health Chiropractic | Denton, TX

Dr Michelle - Webster Certified prenatal chiropractic care, 16 years caring for Denton families, mama of 5

09/04/2026

08/31/2026

Does your baby always seem to prefer one side while breastfeeding? Or maybe they’re always looking in the same direction?

This isn’t just a “preference.” It can be a sign that your baby has tension that’s making it harder to comfortably turn their head both ways.

You might notice:
• They only nurse well on one breast.
• They always sleep or look to the same side.
• Tummy time is easier when looking one direction.
• They get frustrated when you try to turn their head the other way.
• A flat spot is starting to develop on one side.

This tension can develop from positioning in the womb, birth, or tight muscles in the neck. The earlier it’s addressed, the easier it often is to help babies regain comfortable, symmetrical movement.

Simple stretches, positioning strategies, and gentle pediatric chiropractic care can help reduce tension and support more comfortable feeding and healthy development.

📍Optimal Health Chiropractic | Denton, TX