202: Pediatric Chiropractic Care in Schools: A Conversation with Dr. Lona Cook Future Generations Podcast with Dr. Stanton Hom

In this episode, Dr. Stanton Hom interviews Dr. Lona Cook, a dedicated chiropractor who has brought chiropractic care into public school systems. Dr. Cook shares her inspiring journey, the challenges she faced, and the transformative impact chiropractic care has had on students and staff in schools. They discuss the potential future of integrating chiropractic care on a wider scale, the philosophical and practical aspects of the practice, and the importance of community and grassroots movements in driving change. Dr. Cook also touches on the importance of maintaining a positive tone and mindset when creating new models of healthcare and education.
 
TImestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:05 Professional Journey and Chiropractic in Schools
04:51 Impact of Chiropractic on Education
07:19 Personal Chiropractic Story
13:16 Philosophy and Practice of Chiropractic
17:06 Chiropractic in Public Schools
22:58 Expanding Chiropractic Services
26:11 Research Collaboration with Life University
27:19 Challenges and Perseverance
28:18 Impact of Chiropractic on Nervous System
30:59 Vision for Chiropractic in Schools
34:42 Building Bridges and Grassroots Efforts
40:39 Future of Chiropractic in Public Schools
48:37 Call to Action and Final Thoughts
 
Key Takeaways:
- Dr. Stanton Hom welcomes Dr. Lona Cook, an inspiring chiropractor dedicated to integrating chiropractic care into public school systems.
- Dr. Cook describes her journey in chiropractic, inspired by personal experiences with chiropractic care from a young age.
- She discusses the evolution of her practice from a traditional brick-and-mortar clinic to implementing chiropractic care in public schools.
- The program started with teachers and expanded to students, driven by positive outcomes and increased demand within the school district.
- Dr. Cook emphasizes the holistic benefits of chiropractic care for students, including improved behavior, engagement, and reduced absenteeism.
- Challenges included navigating administrative processes and overcoming skepticism from within and outside the chiropractic profession.
- Collaboration with Dr. Heidi Havik and her research team to study the effects of chiropractic adjustments on brain function and overall student well-being.
- Dr. Cook articulates a vision for widespread access to chiropractic care in schools and sees it as a tool for lifelong health empowerment. 
 
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