Foothills Chiropractic and Functional Movement

09/18/2026

Speaking of ribbon cuttings... Don't forget to join us next Tuesday, September 22nd at 12pm. Tiffany Houser has been hard at work helping me make this an event to remember. Grazing table. Cookies. Drinks. Custom Foothills Chiropractic and Functional Movement t-shirts, provided by Mike Shehan. We'll be doing a raffle, as well. Winners to win one of these custom t-shirts, a complimentary new/existing patient visit, and a complimentary 30 minute massage (provided by Emily Reed Locklar, one of the best massage therapists in Hickory, NC)!

09/18/2026

Had a great time getting to know the team at Schuster Physical Therapy, and celebrated the ribbon cutting for their new Hickory office. Fantastic facility, filled with excellent PTs. They have the same philosophy and goal as I do, focus on each individual patient, and do what’s best for them. I look forward to collaborating with them as we grow together. Congratulations!

09/16/2026

I think today is a good day for a different kind of post... a moment of vulnerability. Today was the first day in almost 8 months that I used this key tag to get into the gym this morning. EIGHT MONTHS! That's 2/3 OF THE YEAR that I DID NOT GO TO THE GYM! I can come up with all kinds of excuses. Conference followed by severe illness in January. Loss of my first biological grandparent in March. Honeymoon in May. Deciding to leave my job of 7 years in June, and starting my own practice in July. What's the real reason I didn't go? Because I CHOSE NOT TO. You wanna know how I felt in those 8 months? Not great... honestly, not even good. You wanna know how I feel today? FANTASTIC! ONE WORKOUT, and I feel like a completely different person! I am determined to use that as motivation to get back up and do it again tomorrow morning. 5am is not my favorite time to get up, but if it leads to more energy, better mood, and greater productivity... I'm game! I say this, not to shame myself or anyone else who hasn't exercised in a while. I don't say this to toot my horn, or for others to tell me, "Good job, bro!" I say this to show you that even your holistic healthcare practitioners are human. It's human to go through periods of depression, and totally lack motivation to do anything. However, it's also human to get up, dust ourselves off, and get back into the fight! Don't wait 8 months to get back into regular exercise, or do the thing you know you've been needing to do, but neglecting. Challenge yourself to get up and do it tomorrow! It might just lead to the breakthrough you've been waiting for. That sure is what I'm hoping for! Let's all promise to try to be better tomorrow than we were today... EVERYDAY! Keep it real, Foothills Fam! 💪🏻💙

09/16/2026

Yoga is something I often recommend to my patients. I believe it has the same goals as chiropractic… finding balance between mobility and stability, and improving one’s overall wellbeing. This is a wonderful studio in Downtown Morganton, North Carolina, and I highly recommend anyone interested in yoga check them out. A variety of classes, for all skill levels, with fantastic instructors.

Schedule of yoga, pilates, and fitness classes offered at Breathe’s downtown Morganton, NC studio.

09/14/2026

New week. New you. Don't let pain stop you from doing the things you need to do, and enjoying the things you want to do. Here are some simple things you can do to manage pain at home, without the use of medication. If you still need help after trying these, schedule a visit with us today: foothillschironc.janeapp.com

Looking for simple ways to manage pain at home? Movement, stretching, hydration, quality sleep, and heat or ice can all support recovery. And when pain persists, your chiropractor can help create a personalized care plan.

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

Welcome to Week 2 of Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month. Make Chiropractic your first-line defense for managing pain. foothillschironc.janeapp.com

Chiropractic first. Before turning to medication, start with the care that targets the cause.