920 Wellness Studio - Appleton

10/31 is tomorrow!

Excited to see everyone’s costumes today 💕 🎃

We can’t wait to see your costumes tomorrow! 🧡🌿

Wear your favorite costume to the clinic and help us make the day a little more festive! 🍂✨

Go Brewers! Wear your brew crew attire to get adjusted today!

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated! Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your week is spend a little time preparing ahead so that nourishing meals are ready when life gets busy. 💚

✔️ Simple, wholesome ingredients
✔️ Protein and fiber to help keep you satisfied
✔️ Easy to prep ahead for quick lunches or dinners
✔️ Convenient, flavorful, and ready when you need them!

A little prep today can mean less stress, fewer last-minute decisions, and one less thing to think about during your busy week.

Remember: consistency beats perfection! You don’t need an elaborate meal plan or hours in the kitchen to support your health. Start with one recipe, prep a few servings, and give your future self a little gift. 🙌

💗 Save this recipe for your next meal prep day!

**10 years ago, I graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic.** 🎓🤍

10 years. A whole decade of growth, learning, challenges, blessings, and becoming.

When I look back at the girl who walked across that stage 10 years ago, I can’t help but smile. She had big dreams, a passion for helping others, and absolutely no idea where the next decade would take her.

Since then, I’ve grown in ways I never could have imagined. Not just as a chiropractor and healthcare provider, but as a woman, a wife, a mother, and a business owner.

My passion for health and wellness has continued to evolve. I’ve learned that true healing is about so much more than simply addressing symptoms. It’s about listening, digging deeper, understanding the whole person, and empowering people to take ownership of their health.

I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside so many patients through some of their most vulnerable moments, celebrating their victories, and continually being reminded of **why I chose this profession in the first place.**

And somewhere along the way, while building a career, I was also building a life. A family, a home, and a version of myself that the girl graduating from Palmer could have only dreamed of.

It hasn’t always been easy. There have been moments of uncertainty, growing pains, sacrifices, and plenty of lessons learned. But every season has shaped me into the provider and person I am today.

**10 years later, I’m still learning. Still growing. Still passionate. And still just as committed to making a difference.**

If I could tell that girl one thing, it would be: *Keep going. The life you’re building is going to be even more beautiful than you imagined.*

Here’s to 10 years since Palmer, the patients who have trusted me along the way, and all that is still to come. 🥹🤍

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🥗✨ It’s Meal Prep Monday!

A little prep today can make a BIG difference all week long! 🙌🏼 Make busy days easier with fresh ingredients, cleaner choices, and nourishing meals that help you feel your best. 💚

Let’s make eating well feel a little simpler this week!

📌 Save this recipe for your next meal prep day!

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🍽️ It’s Meal Prep Monday! ✨

Let us inspire you to make this week a little easier — with fresh ingredients, plenty of protein, and simple, delicious meals you’ll actually look forward to eating!

A little prep today can make healthy choices feel so much easier all week long. 💪🏼🥦

Save this recipe for your next meal prep day! 🤍

**CLIENT WIN 🙌🏼**

Calprotectin is a stool marker that helps us assess **inflammation occurring within the intestinal tract**. When this patient first came to me in June, her calprotectin was **1,251 — significantly elevated.**

Just 90 days later, her repeat testing showed **204.** That’s a decrease of **1,047 points — more than an 80% reduction.** 👏🏼

Is 204 where we ultimately want it? **Not yet.** An elevated calprotectin still deserves appropriate follow-up, and this marker alone doesn’t tell us the underlying cause of the inflammation.

But this is exactly why I love **retesting and looking at objective data.** We aren’t simply asking, “Do you feel better?” We can also look at how markers are trending over time.

Functional medicine is about investigating what may be contributing to symptoms, supporting the body appropriately, and then **measuring our progress.**

This patient still has work ahead of her, but seeing this kind of movement in only 90 days is absolutely worth celebrating. 🤍

**1,251 ➡️ 204**

Progress over perfection. Keep going. 🌿

*Individual results vary. Calprotectin can be elevated for multiple reasons and significantly elevated results warrant appropriate medical evaluation. This post is for educational purposes and is not medical advice.*

✨ A little magical family time is on the calendar! ✨

Dr. Mikhaila will be out of the office October 14–21 while she takes some much-needed time away to make magical memories with her family. 🏰✨

During this time, she will be taking a true break from the office and will respond to texts, emails, and Jane messages when she returns home.

If you have a front-desk or administrative matter that needs attention while she is away, please email [email protected] and the Office Manager will be happy to assist.

Thank you for your understanding and for giving Dr. Mikhaila the space to unplug, recharge, and enjoy this special time with her family. ❤️

She’ll be back in the office and catching up on messages October 22! ✨