Hi, I'm Dr. Marisa Sum, DC!
As a chiropractor, I specialize in central nervous system health.
As a nutritionist, I specialize in gut/brain/immune system health.
As a doula, mother & activist, I specialize in women's and children's health rights.
I am dedicated to helping you reclaim your mind, body and spirit. In order to serve more people, I am excited to share the same knowledge and resources I share with my patients here.
Wellness Isn’t Just Self-Care—It’s Community Care
When we think of “wellness,” we often imagine something private and personal. But at Kaname Chiropractic, healing is never just a solo practice—it’s something we co-create in community.
What Your Nervous System Needs Isn’t Always What You Were Taught
We’re often told to push through, keep going, and ignore our discomfort. But your nervous system doesn’t lie. At Kaname, we believe those signals aren’t failures—they’re invitations to listen, heal, and return to balance.
Back to School, Back to Balance: Posture, Nutrition & Wellness Tips for the Year Ahead
Backpacks, early mornings, homework—and a lot of sitting. The school year brings new challenges for your child’s posture, focus, and overall well-being. Small daily choices, from the way they carry their books to the food they eat before class, can make a big difference in how they feel and function. Here’s our Kaname Chiropractic guide to keeping kids strong, balanced, and energized all year long.
Postpartum as a Portal: Healing in Community with Káren & Kawi
Midwife. Mama. Six months postpartum. Káren’s story reminds us that healing doesn’t follow a timeline and instead reminds us that it follows connection. At Kaname, where care is shared and supported by staff and patients alike, we honor postpartum as a portal, and interdependence as the path.
Interdependence, Not Independence: The Collective Nature of Healing
As the U.S. marks another Independence Day, we ask: what does healing look like when we move away from rugged individualism and toward collective care?
Lean: On Healing, Home, and Taking Up Space
When Lean came to Kaname Chiropractic, they were seeking more than physical relief; they were looking for a space to feel seen, safe, and supported. In a world that often asks queer, fat and trans bodies to shrink, Kaname became a place where Lean could expand. This blog shares their journey of alignment—not just of the spine, but of identity, confidence and community—and how healing, here, became an act of resistance and belonging.
The Role of Movement in Self-Care & Healing
Chiropractic adjustments don’t just shift bones—they unlock breath, emotion and energy.
How Posture Affects Confidence & Self-Expression
There Are No Straight Lines in Nature—So Why Do We Expect Them From Our Bodies?
Best Mattresses for a Healthy Spine
When it comes to mattresses, comfort does not always mean it is good for you. The bottom lines is your lower back won't heal unless your mattress is firm.