Welcome to Covenant! Our clinic uses innovative approaches that create kids who are unstoppable and families who are educated and empowered. ACADEMY
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We love kids, especially those with behavior, communication and socialization challenges. We have created a different experience at this clinic. At Covenant, kids are not seen by their deficits. Parents are not judged by their child’s behaviors. We change the way behaviors are understood. We use clinical tools to dig deeper, to understand the WHY behind behavior, language and socialization issues. Then, we get busy bringing that child to the best possible level of health and functioning. To “medicate or live with it” are not the only choices. We love moms and babies, especially those who want support for healthy pregnancies and healthy babies from the start. One of our goals is to be proactive. We monitor for developmental differences and address them right away. We don’t wait for a fire. For us, this is a sacred mission. We want families to know that they’re in the right place... they’re supported, heard and understood... they’re not alone with these challenges. We can help. This is healthcare transformed.
Dr. Sonia McGowin, D.C. Chiropractor MAPS Physician
Renee Davis, IBCLC Lactation Consultant
Jonathan Hagood, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist
Jackie Steuber, PT, CST Physical Therapist
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Moms & Babies ur Moms & Babies program provides care for those families seeking a holistic, natural approach to health. We offer: Preparation for Pregnancy Care to help a woman have the healthiest possible pregnancy. This may include labs to check for nutrient deficiencies &/or food allergies. Prenatal Chiropractic adjustments by our Webster-certified doctor. Moms tell us they have less back pain, shorter labors and quicker recoveries when they’re adjusted throughout their pregnancies. “4th Trimester” adjustments to help moms recover from labor and delivery. Infant chiropractic offers a bridge of care between the hospital and the medical doctor. Our doctor monitors for developmental milestones and offers immediate strategies if any red flags are noted. Lactation Consultation before and after birth to assure success no matter how a woman chooses to feed her child. Weight-Check Wednesdays for moms to drop in, weigh babies and chat with the IBCLC and the doctor. This program is for women who want to become pregnant, pregnant and postpartum women, newborns, infants, toddlers, children. This is also for moms who want to give parenthood the right start, and babies who had a stressful birth.
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The SPOT for TOTs he SPOT for TOTs is a multi-specialty clinic devoted to babies, children and adults with Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) like tongue tie and lip tie.
We offer: • Skilled, comprehensive examination for TOTs. • IBCLC on staff (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) • Pre-release bodywork, including Chiropractic Adjustments, CranioSacral Therapy, and Massage Therapy. • Referrals to Orofacial Myology therapists. • Post-release bodywork and therapy, to assure the best possible outcomes.
This program is for: Babies who:
Babies or children who:
• have already been identified as having tongue, lip or buccal ties • struggle with nursing (latching effectively, transferring milk, noisy nursing [clicking], painful for mom) • have ‘reflux’, excessive spitting up, projectile vomiting • have colic &/or gas
• breathe through their mouth • have an open mouth posture &/or a tongue thrust • snore • are selective eaters (picky!) &/or who gag easily • have poor posture • have speech issues
Adults with:
• sleep apnea • bad breath • headaches, neck pain
• TMJ pain • digestive complaints • poor posture
Covenant Rising The Covenant Rising program is designed for patients with complex challenges such as Autism, PANS/PANDAS and ADD/HD. We also see progress with issues such as behavior concerns, digestive issues, eczema, difficulty sleeping, picky eating, learning disabilities and socialization challenges. When certain biochemical processes are not working, behavioral issues can occur. Our approach identifies these problems and corrects them. This approach does not just focus on managing symptoms; the goal is finding the root cause of the child’s situation. Sometimes it’s nutrient deficiencies, sometimes it’s food allergies or sensitivities; other times it’s something more complex like gut pathogens or mitochondrial dysfunction. No matter the cause, Dr. Sonia works to create a detailed care plan that addresses each issue. As the child’s health improves, interventions evolve, but the high level of support remains.
"When a child feels better, they behave better." This program is for people of any age with the complex diagnoses listed above. It’s perfect for those who aren’t local, and therefore can not participate in the Covenant Academy program.
Covenant Academy
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ovenant Academy offers hope for struggling kids! It is a drug-free, innovative approach to address developmental delays, focus, behavior, language and socialization challenges. It includes:
A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION.
Through this exam, we learn how a child is processing their world. We identify gaps in their brain development, retained primitive reflexes and eye movement differences. We find out WHY they’re struggling and address those specific issues!
NEUROSTRUCTURAL CORRECTIONS to assure proper alignment and health of the
spine. A healthy nervous system is critical for the development of appropriate language, behavior and socialization skills.
LAB TESTS to rule out if they have nutrient deficiencies or food sensitivities that could be
contributing to their challenges.
NUTRITION SUPPORT is based on the lab tests described above. Dr. Sonia makes
recommendations for supplements and possibly diet changes that will reduce inflammation and correct deficiencies so that their bodies are in the optimal state to learn and grow.
ONE-ON-ONE BRAIN TRAINING SESSIONS at our clinic. (Coming soon.) SELF PACED ONLINE BRAIN TRAINING ACTIVITIES to complete at home. This program is for kids with: ASD (autism), PANS/PANDAS, ADD/HD, dyslexia, developmental disabilities, APD (auditory processing disorder), learning disabilities, behavior issues, language delays, anxiety, toe-walking, fine/gross motor issues, and bed-wetting.
Covenant Lifestyle Chiropractic care is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, no matter your age. Keeping your nervous system healthy allows for a full expression of health and life. Massage therapy isn’t a luxury. It’s an important part of overall health. Pairing massage with chiropractic gives excellent outcomes for pain and healing. IonCleanse detoxification footbaths are available at our clinic. The IonCleanse by AMD helps the body detoxify through the healing power of ions. Many children and adults have impaired detox pathways. Using the IonCleanse is safe, non-invasive and relaxing, but don’t let that fool you! It’s a powerful tool, and should be part of a healthy lifestyle. Food allergy and sensitivity testing gives us important information about the body’s response to food. At Covenant, we have several options for the testing that include blood as well as hair and saliva, making it easy for patients of any age. Along with results, patients receive individual guidance on how to manage their diets in relation to their allergies and sensitivities. Nutrition testing and consultation can shed light on nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances and digestion challenges. A variety of test options are offered including, hair, saliva, urine, stool and blood. Based on results, a detailed care plan is offered that may include supplements, herbs, homeopathy and changes in diet. Remedy Testing is a non-invasive hair and saliva bioresonance test that offers information about hormones, food sensitivities, environmental sensitivities, toxins and nutrient deficiencies. It also offers an individualized plan to address the findings; these may include homeopathy, supplements, flower remedies or herbs. This program is for adults and neurotypical children.