202: Pediatric Chiropractic Care in Schools: A Conversation with Dr. Lona Cook

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.    Resources: Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Lona Cook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cooklonadc/  Website: www.on-sitechiropractic.com    Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom  Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/    Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc    Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast  https://www.instagram.com/thefuturegensd  https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/  https://www.facebook.com/thefuturegensd/  If you would like to learn more about the truth behind the pandemic, please check out The End of C0V1D.  Click the link to sign up: https://theendofcovid.com/ref/352/    Get the Heart of Freedom III Replay here: https://hof3replay.thefuturegen.com/hof3recording  Join the Future Generations Community here: https://community.thefuturegen.com  San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. 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