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Austin Family Chiropractic Our family has been practicing chiropractic in San Jose since 1911. Drs. Thomas Austin and Meghan Dowling are 4th and 5th generation chiropractors.

09/11/2026

Many parents think challenging behaviors or learning struggles are “just who their child is.” But what if those behaviors are actually the brain’s way of signaling it needs support?

In my office, I offer a very unique support. In addition to providing chiropractic care to reduce neurological stress, I use brain-based exercises that respect the developmental hierarchy, building foundational skills first and then connecting them to higher-level thinking.

This approach strengthens the whole brain, helping children:
🧠Improve focus and attention
💛Regulate emotions more effectively
⚡Reduce defiance and outbursts
🌈Build confidence in learning and social interactions

Even some of the most challenging behaviors can improve when we address the root neurological foundation rather than just the surface behavior.

The brain develops in a very systematic way, from bottom to the top, from primitive reflexes to complex reasoning. Skipping steps can leave gaps that show up as frustration, impulsivity, or learning struggles. By building from the bottom up and supporting all the tools of processing, we help the brain work as a whole, integrated system.

💡Behavior isn’t the problem. The brain is. And when we help the brain thrive, behavior follows.

08/19/2026

If you struggle with migraines, this study is worth knowing about.

A Norwegian randomized controlled trial compared chiropractic spinal manipulation, a validated sham treatment, and usual medication care in people with migraine.

Here’s what they found:

→ Migraine days decreased with chiropractic care
→ Migraine duration and overall headache burden also improved
→ Improvements were maintained through 12 months of follow-up after the 3-month treatment period
→ Medication use was lower at the 12-month follow-up in the chiropractic group

And importantly, this wasn’t simply a “patients knew they were getting chiropractic, so they felt better” situation. Researchers successfully blinded more than 80% of participants receiving both the real and sham interventions.

But migraines are tricky. There isn’t always one single cause. Hormonal changes, food sensitivities, inflammation, sleep, stress, and musculoskeletal factors can all play a role.

Clinically, this is why I take a bigger-picture approach with my migraine patients. Rather than focusing on just one potential contributor, we look at the individual and address the factors that may be contributing to their symptoms.

And honestly, I see great results in practice when we take that approach.

This study is promising because it adds to what I see clinically: for many people with migraines, addressing the musculoskeletal component can make a meaningful difference.

If you’re struggling with migraines, don’t just assume you have to live with them.

Chaibi et al. (2017) — “Chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy for migraine: a three-armed, single-blinded, placebo, randomized controlled trial.” European Journal of Neurology

08/09/2026

It looks like play. But we’re building brains. 🧠

The brain develops from the bottom up—and those foundations matter.

In Brain Blossom, we respect the hierarchy of development and work through the layers:

🧠 Primitive reflexes
🏃‍♂️ Gross motor skills
✋ Fine motor skills
👂 Auditory & verbal processing
👀 Visual & cognitive skills

Rather than jumping straight to the “higher-level” stuff, we build the foundation underneath it.

And the best part? Kids don’t have to sit still and “do therapy.”

They get to move. Play. Explore. Laugh. Connect with their parents. And challenge their brains in ways that are meaningful and fun.

Because we’re not just working toward better skills today.

We’re building stronger, more adaptable and resilient brains—so kids have a better foundation for handling the physical, cognitive, sensory and emotional demands of the world around them.

That’s brain building from the bottom up. ❤️

This sweet mama’s baby turned from breech to head-down after just two visits at 37 weeks. 🙌Every pregnancy is different,...
07/26/2026

This sweet mama’s baby turned from breech to head-down after just two visits at 37 weeks. 🙌

Every pregnancy is different, and I can never promise that chiropractic care will turn a breech baby. What I can do is help create the best possible environment for baby by improving pelvic balance, reducing tension in the supporting muscles and ligaments, and helping mom’s body move the way it was designed to.

Sometimes, when there’s more room and less restriction, babies simply choose to turn on their own.

Getting to be part of stories like this never gets old. 💛

✨ If your baby is breech, the earlier we can evaluate pelvic balance, the more options you may have before delivery.

07/17/2026

If you’ve ever thought…

“Why does my pain keep coming back?”

Sometimes the answer isn’t what happens in my office—it’s what happens during the other 23 hours of your day.

The way you stand.
The way you carry your kids.
How you sit at your desk.
How you sleep.
Even how you get out of your car.

Little habits repeated hundreds of times can keep irritating the same tissues over and over.

That’s why I don’t just adjust my patients. I help them identify the everyday movement patterns that are keeping them stuck so they can finally get longer-lasting relief. Playing detective is part of my job description 🔎

Which one of these are you guilty of? 👇



Many parents try everything they can to help their child.More structure.More reminders.More consequences.More therapies....
07/09/2026

Many parents try everything they can to help their child.

More structure.
More reminders.
More consequences.
More therapies.

But sometimes the challenge isn’t effort.
It’s that the brain needs better support.
At Austin Family Chiropractic, we offer The Brain Blossom Program which focuses on strengthening the foundations of how a child’s brain develops, processes
information and adapts to stress. Instead of only working on behaviors or skills from the “top down,” we support the brain from the foundation up.

Our program includes:
• brain-based chiropractic and cranial adjustments
• nutritional support to address underlying causes of stress
• brain-based games and exercises that build coordination, focus, and flexibility
• tools and strategies parents can use at home
• personalized plans based on a comprehensive brain-based evaluation

When the brain processes the world more efficiently, many families begin to notice improvements in things like:

• behavior and emotional regulation
• attention and focus
• learning and school performance
• social engagement
• adaptability during everyday stress

Every child’s brain develops at its own pace, and sometimes it just needs the right support to blossom. If you’re curious about how brain development may be impacting your child’s learning, behavior, or regulation, message me to better understand what your child’s brain may need ❤️

07/05/2026

If you’ve noticed I’ve been a little quiet around here lately… now you know why. 🤍

The past few weeks have been filled with packing, planning, unpacking, and bringing a vision to life. It was a lot behind the scenes, but every box and every late night was worth it.

I’m so excited to officially welcome you to my new office! ✨

This space gives me the opportunity to serve families in an even bigger way. I finally have the room to fully offer my Brain Blossom Program, complete with dedicated Brain Blossom Stations for in-office neurorehabilitation exercises. It’s in a peaceful, quiet location, with plenty of easy parking (because let’s be honest—that’s a win all by itself!).

Whether you’re coming in for pregnancy care, pediatric chiropractic, functional medicine, or brain-based care, I can’t wait to welcome you into this new space.

Here’s to new beginnings, growing together, and helping even more families thrive. 🌿

Same heart. New address. Endless possibilities. 💚

Happy Mother’s Day from our family to yours 💛Today was one of those days that fills your cup — quality time together in ...
05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from our family to yours 💛

Today was one of those days that fills your cup — quality time together in San Francisco, stopping at my new favorite bakery , and ending the day with a walk-off win at the Giants game! ⚾️🙌

I’m so incredibly grateful for my family and for the moments that remind me to slow down and soak it all in.

Being a mom has shaped not only who I am personally, but the heart behind the work I do with families every day. To all the amazing moms in our community: thank you for the love, patience, and care you pour into your families day after day.

I hope you felt celebrated today 🌷

05/09/2026

BIG announcement 🙌

After a year of intensive training, mentorship, certification, and behind-the-scenes beta testing… Brain Blossom is officially here.

A completely different way to understand behavioral, learning, and socialization challenges through the lens of neurodevelopment — and support kids at the root.

This work has completely changed the way I view child development, and I’m so excited to finally bring it to our community 💛

04/17/2026

I heard this exact story yesterday…and sadly, it wasn’t the first time.

She said it was an uncomplicated vaginal birth.

Then came the details:
Induced because her OB was going on vacation. Pitocin. Epidural. Vacuum. Hemorrhage.

…and somehow this still gets labeled as “normal.”

Listen—there is zero shame in how your birth unfolded. None. We all do our best with the information we have, and that matters.

But we also can’t keep pretending experiences like this don’t place real, significant stress on both mom and baby.

Your body felt that.
Your nervous system felt that.
Your baby felt that.

And then we send moms home… and say, “see you at 6 weeks.”

Six weeks.

After everything your body just went through, we check in once—and call it good?

That doesn’t make sense.

Because these patterns don’t just disappear because everyone made it through.

They show up later as tension, feeding challenges, regulation issues, pelvic floor dysfunction, and more.

You deserve care that acknowledges the full story—not just the outcome.

Because “you’re fine” isn’t the same as “you’ve healed.”

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1190 S Bascom Avenue
San Jose, CA
95128

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Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm

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+14082942894

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