Our Care & Services

We can see what others cannot.

Most healthcare providers assess patients based on symptoms—they ask what hurts and make a diagnosis. The problem? Symptoms are the end result of dysfunction, not the cause. By the time symptoms appear, the underlying problem has often been present for months, years, or even decades.

We take a completely different approach. Using advanced INSiGHT neurological scans, we can actually see what’s happening in your nervous system—whether or not there are obvious symptoms present. We don’t guess. We measure, track, and show you concrete evidence of change.

Family chiropractic wellness at Alive and Free Chiropractic in Cooper City, Florida
Gentle neurological chiropractic at Alive and Free Chiropractic

What To Expect At Alive & Free Chiropractic

At Alive & Free Chiropractic in Cooper City and across Broward County, we understand that stress, pain, and health challenges affect the entire family—from adults dealing with chronic tension, fatigue, or sleep struggles, to kids facing sensory, focus, or developmental challenges.

Here’s what makes us different: We don’t chase symptoms. We focus on the nervous system—the master control system that runs everything in your body.

Your first visit is about understanding your story. We’ll take time to listen, learn about your health history, and discuss your goals. Using our advanced INSiGHT scans, we’ll measure how well your nervous system is functioning and identify exactly where interference is preventing your body from healing and adapting.

Then we’ll create a clear, personalized care plan tailored to you or your child. Every step is designed to give you answers, hope, and direction—often for the first time in your healthcare journey.

Chiropractic evaluation and care at Alive and Free Chiropractic

The AFC Process: How We Care for Your Family

At Alive & Free Chiropractic, our process is designed to uncover the root causes of stress in the nervous system and create a clear path toward healing. Whether you’re bringing in your child, preparing for birth, or working through your own health challenges as an adult, this step-by-step approach helps us deliver care that’s personalized and effective for your whole family.

Step 1 – Consultation

Your journey begins with a one-on-one consultation where we take time to truly listen and understand your story.

For children: We dive deep into their health history—how was pregnancy? How was the birth? Were there early ear infections, colic, or sleep issues? When did you first notice concerns? These questions help us connect dots that other providers have missed.

For adults: We explore your stress levels, sleep quality, lifestyle, and any chronic issues affecting your quality of life.

For expecting moms: We discuss how pregnancy is changing your body and nervous system, and what you’re hoping for in your birth experience.

Families often tell us this is the first time they’ve felt fully heard—and the first time someone helped them understand why these challenges are happening in the first place.

Step 2: INSiGHT Scans

Next, we use our advanced INSiGHT scanning technology to get an objective picture of how your nervous system is actually functioning. These gentle, non-invasive scans measure stress and tension patterns in your autonomic nervous system.

We’re specifically looking for:

  • Subluxation – interference in the nervous system that disrupts the signals between your brain and body
  • Dysautonomia – when the nervous system has lost its ability to adapt and self-regulate
  • Vagus nerve dysfunction – often connected to digestion issues, sleep problems, mood dysregulation, and immune challenges

For children: These scans help explain why your child struggles with sleep, focus, behavior, or immune function—and show us exactly what needs to be addressed.

For adults: The scans reveal how years of accumulated stress are affecting your body and connect directly to issues like chronic tension, fatigue, migraines, and anxiety.

For expecting moms: We see how your body is adapting to pregnancy and identify any interference that could affect your comfort or birth experience.

The difference: Many chiropractors adjust based on how things feel or where you report pain. We can actually visualize what’s happening in your nervous system. This is the difference between guessing and knowing.

Step 3: Personalized Care Plan

Using your health history, exam results, and INSiGHT scans, we build a fully customized Care Plan. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all recommendation—it’s tailored to your specific findings, stage of life, and goals.

For children: Frequency and duration matched to their unique developmental needs and the severity of what we found.

For adults: A plan that fits into your busy schedule while addressing chronic stress and health challenges at the root.

For pregnancy: Care designed to ease discomfort, support proper alignment, and prepare your body for the birth you’re hoping for.

Why intensive care matters: The nervous system learns through repetition—this is basic neuroscience. You can’t undo years of accumulated stress with a handful of visits. Our care plans are designed to create enough consistent input to actually shift patterns that have been building for years or even decades.

Step 4: Report of Findings

This is the most important conversation we’ll have together. During your Report of Findings, we’ll show you exactly what we discovered in your scans and explain what it means for your health—or your child’s health.

You’ll see:

  • Clear visuals of where interference exists in the nervous system
  • How these findings connect to the symptoms you’ve been experiencing
  • The specific path forward we recommend based on what we found

Important: We ask that both parents (or both decision-makers) attend this appointment together—either in person or via video call. Both of you need to see these findings and be part of the decision about moving forward. This ensures everyone is aligned and committed to the journey ahead.

By the end of this appointment, you’ll have clarity about what’s been happening inside your body and a concrete plan to address it. Most families tell us this is when everything finally clicks—when they finally understand why they’ve been struggling and feel genuine hope that things can change.

Step 5: Gentle, Specific Adjustments

Once you’ve committed to your care plan, we begin with safe, specific chiropractic adjustments designed to restore proper nervous system function.

For infants and children: Adjustments are incredibly gentle—about the pressure you’d use to check a ripe tomato. Children often don’t even realize they’ve been adjusted.

For pregnancy: Supportive, balancing adjustments using specialized techniques like the Webster Technique to support comfort and optimal positioning.

For adults: Effective adjustments targeting the specific areas of interference we identified in your scans.

What to expect initially: We prepare families for what we call the “neuro-behavioral detox.” As the nervous system begins reorganizing, you might experience temporary changes—increased tiredness, emotional volatility, or even temporary increases in some symptoms. This isn’t a sign that care isn’t working. It’s often a sign that real change is happening. The nervous system is reorganizing, and that process can be bumpy before it smooths out.

As care progresses: Families typically notice better sleep, calmer moods, more energy, fewer aches and pains, and a stronger sense of connection. Every adjustment builds on the last, helping your entire family move toward a life that’s calm, connected, and adaptable.

    Wellness Is the Destination

    Most people think of chiropractic as something you do when you’re injured or in pain. You develop a problem, get treated, feel better, and stop going until the next problem. This leads to a frustrating cycle of recurring issues.

    We believe something different: Caring for the nervous system should be a lifelong practice—just like caring for your teeth or maintaining physical fitness. You don’t brush your teeth only when you have a cavity. You don’t exercise only when you’re overweight.

    Wellness care is the natural continuation after we’ve restored proper nervous system function. It maintains that function over time, prevents problems from recurring, and supports ongoing health for years and decades.

    Our goal isn’t to get your family out of pain and send you on your way. Our goal is to help your family build health that lasts a lifetime. We want to see entire families thriving generation after generation because they understand and prioritize nervous system health.

    Holistic chiropractic care at Alive and Free Chiropractic
    Pediatric chiropractic visit at Alive and Free Chiropractic

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    Results-Focused, Family-Friendly Chiropractic Care

    From chronic stress and back tension to sleep issues and headaches, our chiropractic care plans help adults feel better and stay that way. We also support pregnancy comfort and alignment, and help kids self-regulate, focus, and sleep more peacefully. Every plan is tailored, gentle, and guided by objective INSiGHT scans so you can track real progress.

    Family chiropractic care at Alive and Free Chiropractic Cooper City

    Adult Chiropractic

    Helping adults break free from chronic stress, tension, sleep struggles, and fatigue by restoring proper nervous system regulation. We address the root cause—not just the symptoms.

    Neurologically-focused chiropractic care for children at Alive and Free Chiropractic

    Pediatric Chiropractic

    Helping children struggling with focus, behavior, sleep, sensory issues, and emotional regulation by removing interference in the nervous system. Gentle care that gets real results.

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    Family Chiropractic

    Helping entire families experience better sleep, more energy, stronger immunity, and deeper connection through neurologically-focused care. Because when one person struggles, the whole family feels it.

    Prenatal chiropractic care at Alive and Free Chiropractic

    Prenatal Chiropractic

    Supporting expecting moms with Webster-certified care for comfort, proper alignment, and optimal positioning. Helping you prepare for the birth experience you're hoping for.

    Our Training & Credentials

    Dr. Cody and Dr. Maria have invested extensively in advanced training that sets them apart from typical chiropractors:

    International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)
    The gold standard for pediatric chiropractic certification. Dr. Maria holds her full ICPA 200-hour certification, and Dr. Cody is an active ICPA member—representing a commitment to the highest level of training in caring for infants, children, and pregnant mothers.

    PX Docs Certification
    Both doctors hold advanced PX Docs certification in neurologically-focused pediatric care. This training goes deep into understanding the developing nervous system and how to help children struggling with neurodevelopmental challenges.

    Webster Technique
    Dr. Maria and Dr. Cody are trained in the Webster Technique—a specialized prenatal adjustment protocol that supports optimal fetal positioning and maternal comfort, supporting pregnant mothers throughout their journey.

    Why This Matters: When you bring your family to AFC, you’re not receiving generic chiropractic care. You’re receiving care from doctors whose entire professional lives have been devoted to understanding the unique needs of children, pregnant mothers, and families facing complex neurological challenges.

    Spinal health assessment at Alive and Free Chiropractic in Cooper City, Florida
    Patient receiving chiropractic care at Alive and Free Chiropractic