Seaside Wellness

Seaside Wellness Seaside Family Chiropractic is now Seaside Wellness! We are rebranding to better serve our addition of functional medicine!

A Special Announcement 💙We are overjoyed to share that Dr. Valerie's baby boy, Wells Austin, arrived on May 29, 2026!Mom...
06/01/2026

A Special Announcement 💙
We are overjoyed to share that Dr. Valerie's baby boy, Wells Austin, arrived on May 29, 2026!
Mom and baby are doing well, and our family is soaking up these precious first moments together. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has reached out, checked in, sent well wishes, and shown so much love and support throughout this journey. Your kindness means more than words can express.
Dr. Valerie will continue enjoying her maternity leave and plans to return to the office at the beginning of August. In the meantime, we are grateful to have Dr. Laurel Ann Sams providing care in the office on Fridays to help keep you and your family on track with your chiropractic care.
Thank you again for your continued support, patience, and understanding. We look forward to seeing you in the office soon!
💙 With gratitude,
Seaside Wellness

You know that one spot in your upper back that just lives there? 🤪You foam roll it. You stretch it. You ask your partner...
05/29/2026

You know that one spot in your upper back that just lives there? 🤪
You foam roll it. You stretch it. You ask your partner to push on it approximately seventeen times a week. It feels better for maybe twenty minutes and then it's right back, tight as ever, like you never touched it.
The reason it keeps coming back is usually because stretching isn't actually addressing what's driving it. 🧐
The upper back carries a lot of responsibility for posture and stability - especially when you're spending long stretches sitting, looking at screens, or carrying tension from a stressful day. Over time, certain areas can lose normal motion, and the muscles around them stay constantly active to compensate for what the joints aren't doing.
That kind of tension doesn't respond to stretching the way a typical tight muscle would. Because the muscle isn't really the problem.
It tends to feel like:
a specific spot that always feels stuck no matter what you try
relief that lasts just long enough to get your hopes up 😄
tension that builds and builds as the day goes on
that deep ache that makes you want someone to just dig into it
Chiropractic care helps restore actual motion to those areas, which changes how the surrounding muscles respond. When the joints are moving the way they're supposed to, the muscles finally get the signal that they don't have to work so hard anymore.
And that's usually when things actually start to let go!

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Most people come in for neck pain or a sore back. And then a few weeks later they mention, almost as an afterthought, th...
05/28/2026

Most people come in for neck pain or a sore back. And then a few weeks later they mention, almost as an afterthought, that they've been sleeping better. Or that their jaw isn't as tight. Or that their kid has been so much easier to settle at night.
That's one of our favorite parts of this work! 👏🏼
Because chiropractic care focuses on how well the brain and body are communicating, the changes people notice aren't always where they expected them to show up.
Some of the things people mention that catch them off guard:
falling asleep faster and actually staying asleep
waking up feeling rested for the first time in a while
less tension through the shoulders and jaw throughout the day
improved focus at work or school
feeling more coordinated and balanced during movement
babies feeding more comfortably and settling more easily
feeling less reactive to everyday stress
digestion that feels more regular and predictable
breathing that feels a little deeper and easier
recovering from workouts faster than usual
These shifts happen because the nervous system is finally communicating more clearly throughout the body…not because each individual thing was directly targeted.
The changes people weren't expecting are often the ones that mean the most! 🙌🏻

You made it. Last week of school, finish line in sight…and then somebody gets sick. 🤧Every parent knows this pattern. Yo...
05/27/2026

You made it. Last week of school, finish line in sight…and then somebody gets sick. 🤧
Every parent knows this pattern. You somehow survived every cold and stomach bug that cycled through the classroom all year long, and then right as summer is within reach, it hits.
That timing makes a lot more sense than it might seem.
After months of packed schedules, full days, constant stimulation, and very little true downtime, the nervous system and immune system have both been running on a long stretch of demand. And when the body finally gets a signal that things are slowing down, it sometimes takes that as its cue to let everything it's been holding catch up.
That can look like a lingering cough that came out of nowhere, congestion that just won't quit, low energy that no amount of rest seems to touch, or symptoms that show up right as you're trying to celebrate the end of the year. 🥴
The nervous system and immune system are deeply connected. When one has been under consistent demand, the other tends to feel it too.
A few things that help the body reset during this transition - prioritizing actual rest even when summer excitement makes that hard, getting outside for fresh air and movement, staying on top of hydration, and allowing for a genuinely slower pace in those first weeks of summer. ⛅️
Chiropractic care supports how the nervous system coordinates immune function and adapts to stress, helping the body recover from a long school year and build a stronger foundation heading into summer. ⛱️

The pool bags are packed, the schedules have officially loosened up, and somehow the days feel both longer and fuller at...
05/26/2026

The pool bags are packed, the schedules have officially loosened up, and somehow the days feel both longer and fuller at the same time. Summer is here and we are ready for it. ☀️
But before the season gets completely away from you, it's worth taking a second to think about what's going to help your body actually handle all of it - because summer is wonderful and also genuinely a lot. 😅
A few simple habits that make a big difference all season long:
🍉 Hydrate smarter - Warmer weather and more time outside mean your body needs more than just water. Watermelon, cucumber, citrus, and coconut water are all easy ways to replenish minerals while enjoying the best of summer produce.
🌿 Eat with the season - Summer gives you some of the most nutrient-dense foods of the year. Fresh berries, leafy greens, avocado, grilled fish, and herbs like basil and mint are simple ways to nourish your body without overcomplicating it.
🚶 Keep moving - Evening walks, swimming, bike rides, backyard play - summer makes movement feel less like a chore and more like just...living. Lean into that!
🧠 Stay consistent with your care - Summer schedules shift fast. Travel, camps, and spontaneous plans have a way of crowding out the routines that keep you feeling good. Keeping up with chiropractic care through the season helps your nervous system stay regulated and adaptable no matter what summer throws your way!
Soak up the sunshine, enjoy the slower evenings, and take good care of yourself (and your precious fam) along the way! 🌞

Memorial Day is a day to pause and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country - and the ...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a day to pause and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country - and the families who continue to carry that loss every single day.
It's a reminder of sacrifice, courage, and a level of selflessness that most of us will never fully understand.
To those who have lost someone in service - your grief is seen, your loved one is remembered, and their sacrifice is deeply honored.
To those who have served and continue to serve - we are grateful for you in ways words don't quite cover.
Today, we remember. 🤍🇺🇸

☀️ Summer Maternity Leave Update ☀️Starting today, our summer maternity leave hours for Dr. Valerie will begin!📅 Our off...
05/22/2026

☀️ Summer Maternity Leave Update ☀️

Starting today, our summer maternity leave hours for Dr. Valerie will begin!

📅 Our office will be open Fridays from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
✨ Dr. Laurel Ann will be caring for patients in our office on behalf of Dr. Valerie through August.

Dr. Valerie will also be available for a limited number of appointments on select mornings in July, primarily for our sweet babies needing CST and functional medicine follow-up visits. 💛

Thank you for your continued support, patience, and love during this special season for our family! We are grateful to continue serving you throughout the summer. 🌿
Schedule Online : www.seasidewellness-sc.com

The end of the school year has entered the chat! 🎓😜…said every mom while simultaneously managing 47 calendar reminders, ...
05/21/2026

The end of the school year has entered the chat! 🎓😜
…said every mom while simultaneously managing 47 calendar reminders, three different spirit day outfits, a snack sign-up she almost forgot about, and trying to remember if today was "wear neon" or "bring a stuffed animal" day.
Between parties, performances, field days, and everything in between, this season has a way of filling every single inch of your schedule. And somehow, everything else is still expected to keep running like normal.
Laundry. Meals. Work. Activities. Life. 🫠
It's a lot - even when it's all good things!
You might notice it showing up in ways like:
feeling overwhelmed by things that normally wouldn't bother you
a shorter fuse than usual - and then feeling guilty about it 😬
forgetting things you literally just thought about
desperately needing ten minutes of quiet that never seems to come
that "why does everything feel so loud right now?" feeling
Your nervous system is doing its absolute best with managing all of it. But busy seasons have a way of leaving very little room to actually recover between demands.
Chiropractic care helps support how your nervous system processes and responds to that load, giving your body a little more capacity to handle the chaos without running completely on fumes.
You're almost at the finish line. Let's make sure your body actually makes it there feeling okay!

Today is Dr. Valerie’s last day in the office before going on maternity leave! We still have a few openings left.Also do...
05/15/2026

Today is Dr. Valerie’s last day in the office before going on maternity leave!

We still have a few openings left.

Also don’t forget to schedule your appointments with Dr. Laurel Ann on Fridays beginning May 22nd! She will do a great job caring for everyone this summer until Dr. Valerie returns!

To every mom who has eaten a cold meal, answered "mom" for the 47th time before 9am, and still somehow managed to hold i...
05/10/2026

To every mom who has eaten a cold meal, answered "mom" for the 47th time before 9am, and still somehow managed to hold it all together - today is for you! 💐

The early mornings that start before everyone else's. The snacks that appear out of nowhere because you just knew someone would be hungry. The mental load of keeping track of every appointment, every permission slip, every person's favorite everything.

The hugs that fix things. The patience you summon from places you didn't know you had. The way you keep showing up, day after day, even on the days when you're running on very little.

Motherhood is the kind of love that doesn't clock out. And the world is genuinely a warmer, better place because of the way you pour yourself into it.

We hope today feels like a little exhale. Whether that looks like breakfast you didn't have to make, a quiet cup of coffee while it's still hot ☕, or just a moment where someone else handles it for once - you deserve every bit of it!

Happy Mother's Day to the women who make everything look easier than it is and love bigger than anyone will ever fully understand. 🤍🌸

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1700 Ribaut Road
Port Royal, SC
29935

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 11:30am
12:30pm - 3pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 11:30am
12:30pm - 3pm
Friday 8:30am - 11:30am
1pm - 5pm

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+18433798836

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