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Chiropractic Performance Center Helping you to achieve your optimal function, potential, and wellness.

Chiropractic Performance Center is Sartell's only clinic that offers prenatal and pediatric chiropractic services by Board Certified Pediatric Specialists. Dr. Sara is also certified in Sports Chiropractic and has extensive sports injury experience, including work at the Olympic Traning Center. We also offer Graston Technique, Injury Rehabilitation, Nutrition Services, Acupuncture, Kinesiotaping and Massage Therapy.

Happy Halloween from your favorite spine people. 🎃In the spirit of things that go CRACK in the night: let's talk about t...
10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from your favorite spine people. 🎃

In the spirit of things that go CRACK in the night: let's talk about the sounds your spine makes.

Patients describe their adjustments in some truly alarming ways. "It sounded like a gunshot." "I heard crunching." "Something snapped."

Here is what is actually happening: a spinal adjustment creates a fast, controlled movement through a joint. The sound is gas releasing from the joint fluid. It's called cavitation. It's harmless. And it often brings immediate relief.

Nothing is breaking. Nothing is out of place. Your spine is just breathing.

(The real scary thing? Going years without addressing what's causing your pain.)

No tricks. Just care. Book at 320-255-0961

I just finished a continuing education course on pediatric extremity adjusting, and I have to share what keeps coming up...
10/30/2026

I just finished a continuing education course on pediatric extremity adjusting, and I have to share what keeps coming up.

Most parents don't know that a toddler who trips constantly might have a hip alignment issue. Or that a child who complains of ankle pain might actually have a joint mobility restriction that's entirely correctable.

We call it "growing pains" and move on. But often it's something we can help with.

The nervous system does its most foundational development in the first years of life. Getting that system firing without interference matters. Not someday. Now.

We believe in growing the next generation, and that starts earlier than most people think.

If your child has had a fall, been tripping, or is complaining of joint pain, bring them in. Kids are some of my favorite patients to adjust.

Book at 320-255-0961.

Your posture is talking. I'm just the one listening.Three things I notice when someone walks through my door:1. One shou...
10/28/2026

Your posture is talking. I'm just the one listening.

Three things I notice when someone walks through my door:

1. One shoulder sitting higher than the other usually points to cervical or upper thoracic tension on that side. Most people have had it so long they think it's just how they're built.

2. A chin that juts forward means your neck is working about four times harder than it should. Every inch forward adds roughly 10 pounds of pressure on your cervical spine.

3. One hip dropped or rotated tells me a story about how your whole lower back is loading. Often it traces back to a fall, a pregnancy, or a sport you played years ago.

None of these are cosmetic. They're your body's way of compensating for something that needs attention. Good news: most of them are correctable.

What does yours look like? Book a posture evaluation: 320-255-0961

If you've been thinking about coming in, this week is a good time to do it.Here's what your first visit actually looks l...
10/26/2026

If you've been thinking about coming in, this week is a good time to do it.

Here's what your first visit actually looks like: we talk first. I want to hear your history, what's bothering you, and what you've already tried. Then I do a thorough evaluation. Then I'll tell you exactly what I'm finding and what I recommend.

No pressure. No rush. You'll leave knowing more about your body than when you walked in.

I've had patients come in expecting a quick crack and leave with a whole new picture of why they've been struggling. That first conversation changes things.

Chiropractic care isn't just about pain relief: it's about optimizing health. That starts with one honest conversation.

New patients welcome. Call or visit our website to book your evaluation: 320-255-0961

Your feeding journey deserves support—not pressure. 🤍If bottle feeding is part of your plan, Lansinoh, Evenflo Balance +...
10/23/2026

Your feeding journey deserves support—not pressure. 🤍

If bottle feeding is part of your plan, Lansinoh, Evenflo Balance + Wide, and Pigeon are three of our recommended options, featuring soft or naturally shaped ni***es designed with latch and comfort in mind.

Whether you’re continuing breastfeeding, combination feeding, or exclusively bottle feeding, we’re here to support your goals. Every baby is different, and finding the right fit can take time.

🍼 Save this post for later, and message us for support finding a bottle-feeding approach that works for you and your baby!

I want to tell you about the look on a patient's face after their first adjustment.They come in guarded. A little skepti...
10/21/2026

I want to tell you about the look on a patient's face after their first adjustment.

They come in guarded. A little skeptical. Maybe they've been hurting for months and they're not sure this will be any different.

Then the adjustment happens. And for a lot of people, something shifts. Not just in their spine. In their face. In the way they walk back to the front desk.

They say things like: "I didn't realize how restricted I was." Or: "I can turn my head all the way." Or simply: "What just happened?"

From bracing against the pain... to actually breathing through it. That's what I get to see.

If you've been curious but hesitant, that's okay. We'll talk through everything before we do anything. No surprises.

Your first step is a conversation. Book yours: 320-255-0961

Every fall, my schedule fills with the same patterns.A lineman whose neck won't rotate fully. A volleyball player who's ...
10/20/2026

Every fall, my schedule fills with the same patterns.

A lineman whose neck won't rotate fully. A volleyball player who's been compensating since August. A distance runner whose hip clicks with every stride.

They don't come in thinking chiropractic is for them. They come in when nothing else worked.

Here's what I want parents and athletes to know: a misalignment at the spine or a peripheral joint changes how your body absorbs force, how fast you recover, and how much you leave on the field. It doesn't care how old you are or how much you love your sport.

Chiropractic care isn't just about pain relief: it's about optimizing health. That includes every athlete trying to finish the season strong.

If your athlete is moving differently or compensating, come in before it becomes a bigger problem.

Call or text to book: 320-255-0961

10/19/2026

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Let me talk about the thing no one mentioned at your 6-week checkup.Your pelvic floor carried an extra 25 to 40 pounds f...
10/19/2026

Let me talk about the thing no one mentioned at your 6-week checkup.

Your pelvic floor carried an extra 25 to 40 pounds for nine months. It stretched to accommodate a human being. It coordinated every push of labor. And then at six weeks, you were handed a green light and sent on your way.

No assessment. No real conversation. Just cleared.

Here is what lives in that gap:

Leaking when you sneeze, jump, or laugh? Pelvic floor dysfunction. Pain during exercise, intimacy, or daily movement? Pelvic floor dysfunction. The sense that everything does not feel right even though all your numbers look normal? Also pelvic floor dysfunction.

This is not something you just accept, and it is not something Kegels alone will fix, especially when the issue is tension rather than weakness.

We address the chiropractic side: pelvic alignment, sacral position, hip mechanics. And we partner with pelvic floor physical therapists in the area for the full picture. The pieces connect more than most people realize.

If this is you, let us figure out what is actually going on.

Book an evaluation this week. Link in bio.

One of my favorite things we do here: meeting our patients' babies.Dr. Alyssa checked in with a little one this week. Th...
10/16/2026

One of my favorite things we do here: meeting our patients' babies.

Dr. Alyssa checked in with a little one this week. The newest member of a family we have been caring for through pregnancy and into parenthood. This part never gets old.

We believe in growing the next generation, and that starts earlier than most people think. Gentle chiropractic care for infants supports nervous system development, nursing mechanics, sleep patterns, and the small physical stresses that come from the birth process itself.

It looks nothing like what most people picture. It is lighter than the pressure of a finger. Most babies fall asleep.

If you are a new mom in the Sartell area and you have wondered whether chiropractic care is right for your baby, the answer is almost always yes. Come see us. Bring the baby. Seriously.

Book a family evaluation this week. Link in bio, or text us at 320-255-0961.

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