Clear and Connected Podcast

In this episode of Clear & Connected, Dr. Anthony Lopez sits down with longtime team member and office manager Kaitlin Wesley to talk about her journey with chiropractic, motherhood, leadership, and the role chiropractic has played in her family’s life.Kaitlin first discovered chiropractic in her early 20s while looking for help with scoliosis and low back pain. What she didn’t expect was how much more would change. She shares her experience with debilitating migraines, sinus issues, and how regular chiropractic care became part of a much bigger approach to her health.The conversation also goes back to the very beginning of Clear Families Chiropractic, when Kaitlin joined the team before the office was even fully built. Eight years later, she now serves as office manager and plays a major role in leading the team and shaping the culture of the practice.Dr. Anthony and Kaitlin also talk about:Her first experience with chiropracticLiving with migraines and scoliosisWhy chiropractic became a family lifestyleRaising her son with chiropractic as part of his life from the beginningHer experience becoming a motherGrowing from a new employee into a leadership roleWhy good leaders need grace, humility, and the ability to make mistakesWhat she would tell someone who is skeptical about chiropracticWhy consistency matters when trying to create long-term health changesKaitlin also shares one of the most meaningful parts of her story: being told growing up that

In the first episode of Clear & Connected, Dr. Anthony Lopez shares the story behind his journey into chiropractic and the bigger mission behind Clear Families Chiropractic.Growing up in a small Mississippi town, Dr. Anthony originally saw himself pursuing sports medicine and physical therapy. That direction changed after he was introduced to chiropractic, witnessed patients experiencing meaningful changes, and later experienced his own struggles with back pain.That journey eventually led him to Life University, where chiropractic became more than a career choice—it became a philosophy about helping the body function at its highest level.In this episode, Dr. Anthony talks about:Growing up in small-town Mississippi and his early interest in healthcareWhy he originally planned to become a physical therapistThe experience that first opened his eyes to chiropracticHow his own back problems helped change his career directionHis experience attending Life UniversityWhy the body's ability to heal and adapt became central to his philosophyHis passion for caring for children, families, and people beyond simply treating back painThe bigger mission behind Clear Families ChiropracticWhat listeners can expect from the Clear & Connected podcastThe vision for the show goes beyond chiropractic education. Future episodes will feature community leaders from Gulfport and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, patient stories, conversations with the Clear Families team, and practical discussions designed to help listeners live healthier, more connected lives.The mission: educate, inspire, strengthen the community, and help more families understand what's possible when their health becomes a priority.Welcome to Clear & Connected.