Stories and reflections from our community on transformation, nervous system care, and collective healing.
The Long Arc of Wellness: Stories From Patients in Long-Term Care
Healing rarely follows a straight line, and for patients like Ebony and Sarah, the long arc of wellness has been less about perfection and more about partnership. Ebony went from sleepless nights and stress-knotted stomachs to coaching tennis again with ease, crediting the way her physical healing unlocked mental clarity. Sarah found her footing too as clearer sinuses, newfound strength, and rooted confidence reshaped how she moves through the world. Their stories remind us that long-term care isn’t a quick fix; it’s a rhythm, a relationship, a shedding of old layers over time. And in that slow, steady transformation, liberation begins.
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.
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.
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.