Your new patient exam at Grounded Chiropractic is a comprehensive, holistic evaluation that blends Eastern and Western medicine to assess your body as a whole. We begin with an in-depth discussion about your health history, lifestyle, and wellness goals to create a personalized approach to your care. From there, I conduct a full-body assessment, including postural and movement analysis to identify structural imbalances, as well as orthopedic and neurological testing to evaluate joint function, nerve integrity, and overall mobility.

Using hands-on palpation, I assess spinal alignment, muscle tension, and energetic blockages, integrating Eastern medicine principles to evaluate meridian flow and balance. . For those interested, I also incorporate Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostics, including pulse and tongue analysis, to gain a deeper understanding of the body's internal state.

If necessary, additional diagnostic tools such as imaging (X-rays, MRI) or lab testing may be recommended to further investigate underlying conditions and ensure the most effective treatment plan. Based on the findings, I create a customized care plan that may include chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, visceral manipulation, soft tissue therapy, breathwork, or movement-based rehabilitation. This exam is more than just an evaluation—it’s the first step in restoring balance, optimizing function, and guiding you toward long-term wellness.

Dr. Kyle Laughlin utilizes his certification in NeuroEmotional Technique to find specific imbalances in the body related to emotional stressors and tie them with a patients chief complaint of their choosing.

NeuroEmotional Technique (NET) is a mind-body methodology used to help patients release stress-related emotional patterns that may be affecting physical health. It integrates chiropractic principles with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly the Five Element Theory, to address unresolved emotional stress stored in the body.

NET helps identify and clear "Neuro Emotional Complexes" (NECs), which are unresolved emotional patterns linked to past stress or trauma that can manifest as physical pain, dysfunction, or chronic issues

NET aligns with Five Element Theory, connecting:

Liver (Wood) – Anger, frustration; affects digestion, tension.

Heart (Fire) – Joy, overexcitement; linked to circulation and anxiety.

Spleen (Earth) – Worry, overthinking; impacts immunity, digestion.

Lung (Metal) – Grief, sadness; tied to respiration, skin.

Kidney (Water) – Fear, insecurity; governs adrenal health and energy.

And more!

Each organ-emotion pairing may have corresponding nutritional imbalances or needs, and NET practitioners may recommend dietary or lifestyle adjustments to support healing and regulation. NET provides a holistic framework for understanding how emotions, beliefs, and body systems interact—helping patients restore balance physically, emotionally, and energetically.

Dr. Kyle Laughlin uses his knowledge in both eastern and western medicine to create a yoga experience curated to your individual health and wellness goals. Sessions may consist of pranayama, breathwork, mudras and/or asanas (postures).

Health contraindications are always considered and Dr. Laughlin has experience working with special populations such as: geriatric, special needs, youth, and chronic disease patients.