Brain Blossom Sprouts | Baby & Toddler Chiro Shakopee, MN

As a parent, it's hard watching your little one struggle.

Maybe it's meltdowns that feel bigger than the moment calls for. Maybe it's a little one who seems to be bouncing off the walls, or one who's a little behind on coordination compared to their peers. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone. I'm happy to help.

What Is Sprouts?

Sprouts is my brain-based program for little ones from birth to 3 years of age, built on the Brain Blossom™ approach I've used for over 15 years. I started calling this age group's care Sprouts because that's exactly how I think about it, little ones just taking root. The name's grown into a program in its own right through the certifying body I trained with.

At this age, your little one's nervous system is doing an enormous amount of work: building coordination, wiring up focus, and learning to manage big feelings. Sprouts is gentle, hands-on care aimed at clearing anything getting in the way of that development, so your baby's or toddler's brain and body can do their job well.

Signs Your Little One Might Benefit from Sprouts

Big emotional outbursts that feel bigger than the moment calls for
Trouble settling, or constantly seeming "wound up"
Coordination or balance that feels a little behind where you'd expect
Missed or slow-to-arrive milestones
Sensitivity to noise or textures, or a strong need for routine
Sleep that's harder than it should be

None of this means anything is wrong with your little one. It usually just means their nervous system could use a little support while it's still laying down the patterns it'll build on for years. In practice, Sprouts means gentle, age-appropriate adjustments (nothing like an adult adjustment, ever), plus simple things you can do at home between visits.

For Kids 3 and Up, or More Involved Needs

I do see children age 3 and up too, my specialty is just Sprouts. If your child is a little older, or you're noticing something that feels bigger than typical behavior for their age, like a diagnosis such as ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder, I also offer the full Brain Blossom Program™. It combines chiropractic care, nutrition and gut support, and brain-based exercises, with progress check-ins every few months, built for those bigger needs.

MORE ABOUT ME

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Share Your Story

We start with your toddler's full history, whatever you've noticed, big or small.

Gentle Assessment

A hands-on assessment, no scary equipment, no rushing. I'll explain what I'm looking for and why.

A Plan That Fits

Simple things to watch for at home, paced to your toddler and your family.

Common Questions

Do you see children age 3 and up?

Yes, I do. My specialty is Sprouts for little ones from birth to 3, but I also work with older kids through the full Brain Blossom Program. Reach out and we'll figure out what's the right fit for your child.

What's the difference between Sprouts and the full Brain Blossom Program?

Sprouts is for little ones from birth to 3 who are developing typically and just need extra support during this fast-changing window. The full Brain Blossom Program is a more involved approach for older kids, or those facing bigger learning, social, or behavioral challenges.