Why Your Child's Spine Matters
It's normal to have your baby's eyes, heart or hearing checked. But what about their spine?
You can give your baby the best chance at a healthy life with simple chiropractic checkups that can impact the rest of their life.
The spine is the gateway for communication between the brain and body. When your baby or child has proper spinal alignment, the brain and body can communicate at optimal levels. This allows for the greatest possible expression of health.
Understanding Subluxations in Children
Misalignments, or subluxations in the spine, are caused by traumas, thoughts and toxins. Though it's easy to see where adults experience the "Three Ts," you might be wondering how a baby is exposed to these causes.
- Traumas: The birthing process, learning to walk, falls, sports injuries, backpack weight
- Thoughts: Emotional stress from school, relationships, family changes, anxiety
- Toxins: Processed foods, sugar, artificial ingredients, environmental chemicals
Children accumulate subluxations from falls, bumps, poor nutrition, and daily stress, and these small misalignments compound as they grow. We focus on finding and correcting subluxations early, before they become hardwired into your child's nervous system. Our gentle care helps balance the vagal nerve, reducing fight-or-flight responses and supporting emotional regulation, better sleep, improved digestion, and overall wellness. A balanced nervous system through chiropractic is the foundation for a healthy, thriving child.
Gentle, Effective Care for Children
After completing testing using the INSiGHT Subluxation Station, we can precisely determine which areas of your child's body need attention. With the gentlest touch, we can restore balance and alignment to their system.
The chiropractic technique we utilize, known as KST, allows us to perform cranial-sacral work, and is ideal for newborns and children alike. We're proud to offer new parents an initial newborn examination free of charge if they've been coming to the office for their prenatal care.
What to Expect on Your Child's First Visit
Watch these videos to see what to expect on your child's first visit.
Our Highly Credentialed Pediatric Chiropractors
Dr. Saylor established Van Every Family Chiropractic Center in 1997 and brings almost 30 years of clinical knowledge to pediatric care. She earned her Pediatric Diplomate (DICCP) in 2000. This board-certified chiropractic specialty was established in 1993 by the Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics of the International Chiropractors Association. The comprehensive certification program entails 30 modules or more than 360 hours taught over the course of three years. Dr. Saylor is recognized as one of the top experts in KST (Koren Specific Technique) and helps teach this technique to chiropractors around the world.
Dr. John Johr has been practicing for 25 years and has studied many tonal techniques, combining them with KST for a comprehensive approach to pediatric care, tailored to each child's comfort and needs.
Dr. Zach Conner, DC is one of only two certified teachers of Talsky Tonal Chiropractic (TTC). His care is tailored to each child's needs, with an emphasis on supporting nervous system function and development.
When you bring your children to Van Every Family Chiropractic Center, you can have complete confidence knowing they're in the hands of board-certified specialists with decades of combined experience and advanced training specifically in pediatric chiropractic care.
Can Chiropractic Help with Colic?
Chiropractic care helps restore proper nervous system function, which often brings real relief for babies dealing with colic.
With the way we care for babies, it's a little different, because we find a lot more belly upsets and diaphragm disturbances due to the crying, so the adjustment is very different too.
At Van Every Family Chiropractic Center, we get to the root of why a baby is so upset, determining what's wrong and then fixing the issue. To do that, we do a lot of cranial-sacral work, specifically looking at the rotation of the sacrum. Those two areas are the key.
We usually see an immediate resolution with babies and colic. The crying is almost always gone after the first adjustment.
Three generations of our chiropractic family
Some people are more than patients. They’re family, and their stories become part of ours.
This is Rachel, Dr. Saylor’s little cousin, and she has been part of the Van Every Chiropractic family since she was just a little girl!
Rachel grew up getting adjusted, spending time at the office, and eventually working Saturday mornings alongside Dr. Saylor for years.
And now, life has come full circle!
Rachel brings her own little girl in for adjustments, along with the sweet baby growing in her belly!
From being the little girl on the adjusting table to becoming a mama bringing in the next generation, these are the moments that make what we do so special.
Three generations of love, family, and chiropractic care.
We love watching our chiropractic family grow!
What Parents Say About Our Pediatric Care
You've helped my daughter so much and I'm looking forward to having you do the same for me!
Meribeth R.
Denelle and Dr. Saylor went above and beyond to help our son feel comfortable in their office. He has severe anxiety and they were so kind, calm, and knew just what to do to get him in their office for his scan. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts!
Braxton W.
The staff is very patient and accommodating with my young toddler. This makes for a stress free visit for everyone.
Cheyenne M.
Absolutely fabulous, especially with my young autistic son. So glad to have found Van Every Chiropractic.
Megan W.
Free Newborn Exam Offer
We're proud to offer new parents an initial newborn examination free of charge if they've been coming to the office for their prenatal care.
Testing and Care Approach
After completing testing using the INSiGHT Subluxation Station, we can precisely determine which areas of your child's body need attention. With the gentlest touch, we can restore balance and alignment to their system.
It depends on your child and what they are experiencing. When you bring your children in for care, you can have complete confidence knowing they're in excellent hands.
Pediatric Chiropractic in Royal Oak and Nearby Communities
If you are searching for a pediatric chiropractor near you, we are right on Rochester Road in Royal Oak. Dr. Saylor, our pediatric diplomate, and Dr. John and Dr. Zach see babies, toddlers, kids and teens every week, and many families make the short drive from the towns around us.
- Chiropractor in Berkley, MI: about 8 minutes from our office
- Chiropractor in Ferndale, MI: about 12 minutes from our office
- Chiropractor in Troy, MI: 10 to 12 minutes from our office
- Chiropractor in Birmingham, MI: about 12 minutes from our office
- Chiropractor in Clawson, MI: about 4 minutes from our office
- Chiropractor in Madison Heights, MI: about 7 minutes from our office
Our office is at 4203 Rochester Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073, on Rochester Road between 13 and 14 Mile. Call or text us at (248) 616-0900, or visit the New Patient Center to see what happens at a first visit.
Schedule Your Child's Visit
Give your child the gift of health. Contact Van Every Family Chiropractic Center today! We accept insurance and offer Saturday appointment hours.
Contact usFrequently Asked Questions About Pediatric Chiropractic
Yes. Pediatric chiropractic at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center uses extremely gentle techniques like Koren Specific Technique (KST). The pressure used on infants is no more than you would use to test a ripe tomato. Dr. Anna Saylor holds a DICCP pediatric diplomate.
Children can be checked from birth. Many parents bring their newborns in within the first weeks of life, especially after difficult births. We offer a free newborn examination for families already receiving prenatal care at our Royal Oak office.
Pediatric adjustments at our office use the ArthroStim instrument or gentle fingertip contacts. There is no cracking, popping, or twisting. Children are often adjusted while sitting in a parent's lap or lying comfortably. Most children enjoy their visits.
Our pediatric chiropractors help children with colic, ear infections, sleep difficulties, digestive issues, developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, and general wellness. We focus on restoring proper nervous system function rather than treating specific symptoms.
The Diplomate in Chiropractic Pediatrics (DICCP) requires over 360 hours of specialized training across three years. Dr. Anna Saylor earned this board-certified credential in 2000, ensuring your child receives care from a doctor with advanced pediatric expertise.
Yes. Van Every Family Chiropractic Center is at 4203 Rochester Rd in Royal Oak, between 13 and 14 Mile. Dr. Anna Saylor earned her Pediatric Diplomate (DICCP) in 2000, a three-year, 360-hour training program in chiropractic care for children. Families also come to us from Berkley, Ferndale, Troy, Birmingham, Clawson and Madison Heights.
Berkley is about 8 minutes away, Ferndale and Birmingham about 12 minutes, Troy 10 to 12 minutes, Clawson about 4 minutes and Madison Heights about 7 minutes. Call or text us at (248) 616-0900 and we will help you find a time.