Hi, I’m Melanie.
Christ-follower, wife, mama, chiropractor, and someone who loves supporting families in the most transformative seasons of life.
My journey into chiropractic actually began in the barn. I grew up riding horses and fell in love with the way movement, structure, and the nervous system all affect the body — human or animal. An equine chiropractor let me help during an adjustment when I was just a kid, and something in me lit up. I knew this work would be part of my life.
After studying equine science in college at William Woods University, I went on to Palmer College of Chiropractic. While I initially planned to work only with horses, something changed as I fell in love with pregnancy and pediatric care. I began to understand how beautifully God designed the body to grow life, birth life, and nurture life — and how deeply the nervous system is involved in each phase.
Then I became a mama.
Freshly postpartum, a chiropractor friend came to my home to adjust my newborn and me. I wasn’t ready to leave the house yet, but I really wanted to support my body after all it accomplished and to set a foundation moving forward. That simple visit solidified my desire to help mothers navigate this newness.
And that’s how Dawn Chiropractic was born.
Why Dawn?
Dawn is inspired by my daughter’s name, Aurora, which means “dawn” or “light.
Her arrival brought a new season of life for me — one that deepened my understanding of motherhood and enabled me to better care for a population I am passionate about. Becoming a mother opened my eyes to the incredible changes women experience during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and to the importance of supporting mothers and babies during these transitions.
A dawn represents a new beginning. It is the first light of a new day, a reminder that each day brings a fresh start - where Christ’s mercies are new. I love that imagery for this season of life because motherhood is exactly that — a new beginning filled with growth, change, beauty, and challenges.
Through Dawn Chiropractic, my heart is to create a space where mothers and babies feel supported, understood, and cared for as they navigate these incredible transitions. My goal is to provide gentle, specific, nervous-system-centered chiropractic care that honors the way God designed our bodies to adapt, heal, and thrive.
While my passion for equine chiropractic remains a part of my long-term vision, Dawn Chiropractic is where my journey as a chiropractor and as a mother has led me today — caring for families during their new days. While supporting families, I am also pursuing my certification in Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy to achieve my goal of adjusting animals!
My Approach
Gentle, specific adjustments tailored to the individual
Nervous-system-centered care through techniques designed for exactly that
Evidence-informed + faith-rooted perspective
Education that clarifies
Care that honors the body’s God-designed ability to heal