Providing Holistic Chiropractic Care
to the Grand Rapids Community
The body is intelligent and able to heal itself if it is given the right tools.
Just like a tree needs a strong root system in order to thrive, humans need a healthy foundation in order to find wellness. At Foundations of Health, I offer a variety of services that will help you build that solid foundation.
Discover the journey of Dr. Lexi Gessell, where personal healing sparked a lifelong passion for chiropractic care. From her own childhood relief from chronic ear infections to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Lexi's path is one of dedication and compassion.
Explore how her education at Minnesota State University and Northwestern Health Sciences University shaped her expertise, especially in prenatal, pediatric care, and functional medicine. Learn more about her certifications and holistic approach to health...
Chiropractic care focuses on the spine and nervous system. Through precise spinal adjustments, it alleviates pain, improves mobility, and enhances overall well-being. This natural, non-invasive care promotes the body's ability to heal itself, improving posture and nervous system function, leading to a healthier, more vibrant life.
Pre and post-natal chiropractic care is designed to support the health and well-being of both mother and baby. Through specialized techniques, chiropractors help alleviate pregnancy-related discomfort, promote optimal fetal positioning, and aid in a smoother delivery. Post-natally, chiropractic care assists in recovery, realigns the spine, and supports overall health, ensuring a healthier and more comfortable journey into motherhood.
Using safe, specialized techniques, pediatric chiropractic helps support proper growth and development, alleviate common childhood issues like colic and ear infections, and enhances nervous system function. This natural care promotes optimal health from infancy through adolescence, ensuring children grow up healthy and vibrant.
Functional Medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that addresses the root causes of illness rather than just symptoms. By focusing on the body's systems and their interactions, it promotes optimal health and well-being. This personalized care approach uses natural therapies and lifestyle changes to support the body's healing processes, leading to improved vitality and long-term wellness.
Chiropractic care focuses on the spine and nervous system. Through precise spinal adjustments, it alleviates pain, improves mobility, and enhances overall well-being. This natural, non-invasive care promotes the body's ability to heal itself, improving posture and nervous system function, leading to a healthier, more vibrant life.
Pre and post-natal chiropractic care is designed to support the health and well-being of both mother and baby. Through specialized techniques, chiropractors help alleviate pregnancy-related discomfort, promote optimal fetal positioning, and aid in a smoother delivery. Post-natally, chiropractic care assists in recovery, realigns the spine, and supports overall health, ensuring a healthier and more comfortable journey into motherhood.
Using safe, specialized techniques, pediatric chiropractic helps support proper growth and development, alleviate common childhood issues like colic and ear infections, and enhances nervous system function. This natural care promotes optimal health from infancy through adolescence, ensuring children grow up healthy and vibrant.
Functional Medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that addresses the root causes of illness rather than just symptoms. By focusing on the body's systems and their interactions, it promotes optimal health and well-being. This personalized care approach uses natural therapies and lifestyle changes to support the body's healing processes, leading to improved vitality and long-term wellness.
Dr. Lexi Gessell chose to pursue a career in chiropractic after finding relief from chronic ear infections as a child because of the chiropractic care she received.
This led Dr. Lexi to Minnesota State University, Mankato where she completed an Exercise Science degree and then continued on to Northwestern Health Sciences University to obtain her Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
During her time at Northwestern, she found a passion for prenatal and pediatric care, as well as nutrition and functional health. She is certified in the Webster Technique for prenatal care and has trained with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) to become proficient in pediatric adjusting.
Dr. Lexi is also a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner through the Institute of Functional Medicine. She has experience treating a variety of diseases and chronic illnesses using a lifestyle based approach.
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Most chiropractic adjustments are not painful. Patients may feel a slight discomfort or pressure as the chiropractor applies a controlled, sudden force to manipulate the spine or joints, but this typically subsides quickly. Many people even find the adjustments to be relieving. Your chiropractor will use techniques suited to your comfort level and specific health needs, ensuring a positive and effective experience. If you have concerns about pain or discomfort, don't hesitate to discuss them with your chiropractor before your session.
Chiropractic care offers numerous benefits for overall health and well-being. It can help alleviate pain in the back, neck, and joints, improve mobility and flexibility, and enhance athletic performance. Regular chiropractic adjustments can also reduce headaches, improve posture, and boost your immune system. Additionally, chiropractic care promotes a balanced nervous system, contributing to better sleep, reduced stress, and an overall sense of well-being. Whether you're seeking relief from a specific condition or aiming to maintain optimal health, chiropractic care can be a valuable part of your wellness routine.
The frequency of chiropractic visits varies depending on your individual health needs and goals. For acute conditions or pain relief, you may need to visit your chiropractor several times a week initially. As your condition improves, the frequency of visits may decrease to once a week or biweekly. For maintenance and preventive care, many people find that a monthly visit helps keep their spine and joints in optimal condition. Your chiropractor will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your specific needs, ensuring you receive the right level of care for your situation.
"Dr. Lexi does a phenomenal job, not just with her adjustments but also in Functional Medicine. She has helped our family gain back health after an illness that most likely wouldn’t have been diagnosed in a typical doctor appointment. We are grateful she is in the Northland serving her patients!"
"Our experience with Dr. Lexi has been completely positive! We are a family of 5 and each one of us see her regularly. She has helped me personally through 2 pregnancy and has cared for each of my babies. We would highly recommend Dr. Lexi to anyone looking for a chiropractor."
Robin Yoder
Emily Hoppe
"Dr. Lexi's care has been a game-changer for my health. Her expertise in chiropractic and functional medicine has not only relieved my pain but also educated me on maintaining wellness. Highly recommend!"
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