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Meet Baby Annie. This beautiful 5-day old had an incredibly painful latch and some nursing challenges. After her first gentle adjustment, her latch was, according to mom, “perfect” and non-painful! Baby nursed like a champ and continued to nurse for over a year.

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Supporting mothers with chiropractic care during labor can be instrumental in achieving a smoother, more peaceful birth experience. Gentle adjustments and assessment of the biomechanics of labor positions can help mom's body to more optimally shift, open, and accommodate to all of the changes and stages of the birth process. In the labor above, mom had been having a prolonged labor (almost 24 hours) with no end in sight. With chiropractic care, biomechanical assessment, and laboring position recommendations, we were able to support her body and labor process so that her baby arrived safely at home, surrounded by her family and siblings.

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This is Devyn. After only ONE gentle chiropractic adjustment, this sweet babe went from waking 6-8 times PER NIGHT, with only a 1 hour nap during the day... to waking only 1-2 times per nightwith two 2-hour naps each day! As you can imagine, her mom is thrilled and got her longest stretch of sleep since baby was born!

BEFORE AFTER

After only THREE chiropractic adjustments and some home exercises, Jasper went from (always) dragging his left leg while crawling... to completely normal crawlingand activation! Crawling is absolutely ESSENTIAL for neurological development and brain patterning... Do you know any kiddos with a unique crawl? Have they been checked by a pediatric chiropractor?

 
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Why Chiropractic care for babies?
This is why. 
Sienna was born with a visible strain pattern and misshapen areas of her nose, face, and skull. She had some nursing challenges and her parents were dedicated to making sure her body regained balance and optimal function. 
We found subluxations in her pelvis and upper neck, along with some cranial restrictions. Sienna received gentle chiropractic care over the first few weeks of her life and now she’s nursing well and has achieved a greater state of symmetry and balance. And she can breathe through her nose! 🎉
If parents understood chiropractic care, no child would go without being checked and supported.

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"M" was a toe-walker since the time she started walking. She was unable to breastfeed or take a bottle, so her mom had to spoon-feed breastmilk to her. As she grew, she had no interest in solid foods and every mealtime was a battle that lasted hours. "M" began walking flat-footed after her 4th chiropractic adjustmentand mom reported that her eating habits totally changed - she was devouring food and the family began enjoying mealtimes togetherand could even eat out at restaurants. "M's" mom also observed major facial changes - she went from a broad, wide forehead to a more rounded and balanced head and face shape while under care.

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This little dude 💙 He asked me to pull out his first loose tooth today 😆 I first met him when he was 4. He came into the practice because he had crowding of his teeth, a narrow palate, and a prominent ridge vertically down his forehead (along a cranial suture from the hairline towards the bridge if the nose). We have done pediatric chiropractic care and craniopathy over the last year and a half and have seen huge, huge strides. That the ridge he had through his forehead? It’s gone. And his palate has expanded and normalized. So he has graduated into wellness (maintenance) care and we check him twice a month to make sure everything is continuing to grow and develop in a balanced, healthy way. Three cheers for this sweet #chirokid and his amazing #holisticmama and dad who understand the value of wellness care for his optimal development! Do you know what chiropractic care can do for your child?

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At 4 weeks old, my soon-to-be practice member stopped pooping daily. His mom took him to an MD who said to do rectal stimulation and talked about meds to manage it if that didn’t help. Baby went 4-5 *weeks* pooping only 3-4 times After his third chiropractic adjustment he has pooped multiple times per day and his bowel function has normalized.  Was it a medication deficiency? Did he really need rectal stimulation? Or was a possible cause overlooked until his amazing mama thought to bring him in to see a chiropractor? His body didn’t need interventions. It needed someone to assess and adjust subluxations - areas of the spine and pelvis that were out of alignment and creating a disturbance in neurology and function to the gut and colon. After his adjustments, his body normalized ON ITS OWN. This is why we say, “the power that made the body heals the body.” Health and healing is ALWAYS an inside job. Do you know any babies with constipation? Or adults? Have they been checked by their chiropractor yet? WHY NOT?

 
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“You may not even realize it’s a chiropractic issue”

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This is McCoy. McCoy has had issues with eyesight and stabismus (poor eye muscle control allowing the eye(s) to look crossed) for most of his life. He has been under care for several months and just had his bi-annual eye exam. For the first time in his life - his prescription stayed the same! He’s had appointments with his eye doctor every 6 months - and now they’re moving him to annual check ups. Best part? His parents are diligent with getting him adjusted and doing our recommended neuro-exercises at home - and his weaker eye muscles are showing improvement and stabilization too.

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RESOLUTION OF POST-PARTUM FOOT-DROP and NEUROPATHY

At a house-call for a post-partum mom and her newborn, mom had a tingling & pins-and-needles sensation in both feet. One of her feet felt completely numb and she couldn't pick it up well to walk.After a full assessment, a gentle chiropractic adjustment was performed to balance the pelvis, sacrum, and spine. When she stood up, the numbness was almost completely gone and she was able to walk without her foot dragging, and she no longer had the pins-and-needles feeling in her feet. After a follow-up visit, she had complete sensation back in both feet and was symptom-free.

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“I can't say enough how amazing this practice is, doctor Mackenzie has helped our family on numerous occasions... from things like back tension, to weight gain and nutritional concerns, to morning sickness during pregnancy, to my child's ear ache, to my babies latching and pooping issues, to my broken toe. There really isn't anything they haven't been able to help us with. I highly recommend this practice to anyone, you will not be disappointed, and the care is a phenomenal” - KC

 

This is Gwen. She presented at 4 days old with breastfeeding difficulties and torticollis. She had a diminished suck reflex and mom had bruised and blistered nipples on both sides. Gwen's suck reflex normalizedafter 1 visit. After her third adjustment, she achieved a pain-free latch and mom's tissues were nearly healed. Her torticollis resolved after her 4th visit.

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“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I cannot praise chiropractic care, Gateways Chiropractic and Mackenzie Gillam McNamara DC enough. My kids eat better, they sleep better and they BEHAVE BETTER after they get adjusted. And little Annie sure does enjoy them!” - Paige J.

Mackenzie is AMAZING! My wife and daughters love her! What sets her apart is the fact she is not doing this as a job. She is truly passionate about what she does and she actually cares about the people she helps. 10/10 fully reccomend.

"Near the end of my pregnancy, there was concern about the baby being in breech position. Dr. McNamara was able to identify imbalance in my pelvis and muscles that weren't firing properly. She did adjustments and other work to get them firing to maintain the proper balance to allow the baby to go into an ideal birth position. I was able to deliver at home as planned with no problems. My midwives even commented that having the adjustments and doing the exercises recommended made the delivery easier than it would have been without. I'm a firm believer in prenatal chiropractic." - CB

 

This is Casper. Casper’s mom brought him in to see us because he was*only* able to turn his head to the left.He could not turn right at all. Not only that, but his whole body curved to the left, a posture he maintained even when resting or being held. We carefully assessed his spine, pelvis, cranium and nervous system. He had significant restrictions in his upper neck. As I did a “touch and hold” adjustment - with a very gentle, but very specific contact on his neck, he started turning his head to the right, just a little. As I continued holding the gentle contact, cradling his head, he eased more and more to the right, finally relaxing into a position with his head turned to the right and his right cheek resting comfortably on the adjusting table. And that left lean? It unwound too. Mom returned a week after Casper’s first adjustment. She said he can turn his head to the right and his body no longer is stuck and twisted to the left.I always prep parents: babies may have a longer, deeper sleep or a bigger, stinkier poop than usual in the first two days following the first adjustment (signs of the nervous system relaxing). And, as predicted, Casper’s mom said he basically slept and pooped for the whole day after his adjustment. The best part? Mom reports that she and he feel more connected to each other because now Casper can gaze at her while he’s nursing, since his body and neck are free from that contorted left-leaning tension pattern. Life is good. Life with Chiropractic is better - Helping the body and brain come into balance together - Connecting from within and to each other- this is what it’s all about. It’s a beautiful thing!

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This little friend hadn’t had regular bowel movements since he was born. Babies should be pooping every day. He was pooping on average every 3 days. Chiropractic care helps to reduce stress in the nervous system, which often allows the digestive system to achieve more normal function (under stress our body prioritizes blood flow to muscles of the arms and legs to fight or run away, to the brain to think... and away from the guts because digestion is not so important if you are under stress or perceived threat). After a few weeks of gentle chiropractic adjustments he is now pooping every day. 🙌🏻For both adults and kids, we NEED to eliminate waste effectively to be healthy. Daily bowel movements are a great indicator of health. If people really knew what chiropractic was all about, everyone would have a family chiro- and see them on the regular. It’s not about pain or your back. Its not “this” adjustment for “that” problem. It’s about your brain and optimizing your expression of health and life. Get adjusted. Express more life.

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"Every pregnancy, I deal with pelvic floor issues and discomfort.With my last pregnancy, I struggled withvulvar varicosityfor all of the second and third trimester. For anyone who doesn’t know what that means, it’s sort of comparable to hemorrhoids, but in the soft outer tissue of the vulva. So I had a bulging vein and all of the mucous membranes were incredibly painful and itchy. I had to wear special underwear and a support garment with groin straps. Everything I looked up said there was nothing I could do to resolved it and had to wait for it to go away after birth. When I developed the same thing with this pregnancy, I was really upset at having to go through all that daily discomfort for so long. However, when I mentioned it to Dr. Mackenzie, she included several adjustments to help activate and balance my pelvic floor muscles. It really helped, already by the next day I felt less pressure, less bulging, and my skin was less itchy and painful. I saw Dr. Mackenzie a few more times over the coming months for adjustments and enzyme support and at this time, I do not even consider that I have vaginal varicosity. I don’t have any of the symptoms that I had before. I wish I had gone to her with my last pregnancy instead of suffering the whole way through!"

Dr. Mackenzie is one of the most incredible women I have ever met. She has helped myself along with several of my kiddos with everything from tongue tie release, to neurological and adjustment work for ADD, to using the Webster technique to help turn my breech little man, to acupuncture, to helping provide different enzymes for filling those nutritional gaps, and so much more! I am forever grateful for the physical and emotional support she has provided for my family. She has is truly been a light in our lives. Don’t hesitate to make your appointment!!

 
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“In five babies, I’ve never noticed one being so completely mad about being born as we experienced with Ellie. Maybe it was being overdue, maybe it was the precipitous birth, maybe it was both, maybe it was something else completely. But she was not happy. She didn’t want to feed. She didn’t recognize me. She hated changing diapers and clothes. She didn’t like being held or put down. She would sleep only curled on my abdomen with me sitting up. She would literally scream until nearly midnight every night trying to fall asleep. It was a really hard transition for her and me and all of us as a family. 

I am so very lucky to have had the support of my amazing midwife, brainstorming texts with my dear friend Jen York, IBCLC and gentle, loving adjustments from Mackenzie McNamara DC over these last 12 days. They never once thought I was crazy and they helped Ellie and I ground and connect to one another. She’s aligned and balanced and so much happier now. She wakes up content with these huge blue eyes and we just stare at each other thankful God put us together. 

I love and adore this sweet, sweet soul so much and appreciate everyone who’s helped us get here past all the screaming. 💛💛💛💛💛”

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Chiropractic + Cranial work for the win! 😁 Many people say craniopathy is bogus and can’t make a difference for adults... welp... This powerful combo can make huge shifts for adults too 💙👇🏻 Read on...

My fav. yoga teacher, Jo’s “TMJ” story: 
“Since I was 22 after I had gotten braces as an adult I had TMJ issues. When I opened my mouth to yawn or eat a burger my bottom jaw would get stuck and I couldn’t close my mouth without using my hands. My smile was slightly crooked and it could be painful sometimes, and even feel like I had an earache. They recommended surgery to reset it, but I didn’t want to do that since the biggest part of my job is talking...” 

Jo came in for wellness care - to take care of her body and keep her yoga practice 🔥🔥... She didn’t tell me she had chronic TMJ issues. So we began adjusting her and doing cranial work with the intention of keeping her body in a state of balance and grace. A couple of months into care she proclaimed: “My smile is straight now! And my jaw doesn’t come unhinged anymore!” 😮😮😮

Nice bonus to her wellness adjustments, right?

It is AMAZING what heals and unwinds in our bodies when we simply remove the interference to our structure, function, and neurology. 

Maybe she didn’t “need” that invasive, painful, expensive surgery after all 🤯⁉️

So many reasons to smile! 😊

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“Prenatal Chiropractic care is something that I wholeheartedly believe that every pregnant mama needs to engage in. I was treated by Dr. Mackenzie throughout my entire pregnancy in turn it allowed my body to experience the most beautiful transformation. With regular visits Dr. Mackenzie was able to treat all the symptoms of my changing body early through extremely gentle adjustments. She was so knowledgeable regarding a woman’s body and it’s ability to transform during pregnancy. Because of her care I was comfortably able to carry my child over 42 weeks gustation. I was able to move so comfortably it was as if I wasn’t even pregnant. Even during early labor I was able to continue to harvest and plant on our family farm. Keeping all of the lines of communication open inside my body through chiropractic care also allowed for my body to be pain free during my postpartum period. Adding chiropractic care to your pregnancy toolbox is a non negotiable in my opinion as it allowed me to change the stereotypical thoughts of pregnancy (aches, pains, uncomfortable, tired) to a beautiful energy filled connection with my baby!” - DS

“I brought my daughter to see Dr. Mackenzie after getting results from a stool analysis showing candida overgrowth and being unhappy with the recommendation I had been given from another healthcare practitioner. Dr. Mackenzie suggested we start my daughter on a digestive enzyme (Pan) and enzymes and probiotics (SmI) to kill off the candida. We followed the protocol for a month while avoiding gluten, dairy, and sugar. Within that time frame my 2 year old started counting to 10, singing her ABC’s, and reading books to herself without any prompting from us. We also noticed that she had started to become much more confident in herself and less fearful of things that she had been refusing to do on her own before, such as slides and steps. It was like we had a different child.When we went in for a follow-up we weighed my daughter because one of the other concerns I had was that she had not gained weight in 6 months and had fallen off the chart. Within the one month she was on the supplements that Dr. Mackenzie recommended she gained 3 lbs! I am so thankful that we found Dr. Mackenzie and that we were actually finally able to see improvement in my daughter. I would highly recommend her to anyone who feels they are stuck in their health journey or is just ready to get started with a healthy lifestyle.” - Alyssa H.

 
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This kiddo had an injury to the face over a year ago - bloodied his lower left lip and the impact caused his top front teeth to shift and his upper gums turned black and blue. The top left tooth never fell out but remained in a mis-aligned position. 

The top photo is almost a YEAR post-injury. 

He came to the office for a routine chiropractic check-up - and we happened to discuss the swollen lip. I added in some gentle cranial work and myofascial release around the top and bottom front teeth. It added maybe 2 minutes to the chiropractic care provided that day.

Mom sent the bottom picture two days after his adjustment. 😮 The top left middle tooth (which had taken the most damage and was the most displaced), shifted into a more normal, aligned position. 

And, as you can see, there is now SPACE between those top two teeth. 

P.S. For clarity- I did not “move” his teeth. I did a gentle release of the restricted tissues in the mouth surrounding them - and the teeth later “moved” on their own. We gave the body a chance to restore balance by removing the interference to normal motion - and his body did EXACTLY what it’s designed to do - heal and find a higher state of balance. Even after a YEAR of being stuck! 🙌🏻🎉

Do you have your kids checked after tumbles, falls, and injuries? 

Why not?? 

Who is assessing their bodies for balance? Who is helping to remove the stuck stress so they can achieve more optimal balance and potential? 

And who’s checking their moms and dads?
Let’s do this. 

Neuro-Emotional Technique and Kids::: I could tell you about it or I could just share this 😭❤️

I am friends with a local mom who is going through a divorce and subsequent move. Her 6 year old daughter had been having trouble with the transitions, so she asked if I thought trying Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) could help.

We did a 30 minute session and I got this message later that day from mom:

“Girl, I could kiss you. I wanted to test the NET for her [after the session], and I asked her if she wanted to go to our old house and say goodbye. She was all about it. We went and made a good final memory – running around and chasing each other in the basement and said goodbye to all the rooms. After leaving she said how much she loved the house and wished she still lived there, but that was it. Every other time ended in a massive tantrum and crazy behaviors for 2 days. The air is so much lighter, I’m actually crying typing this. I was having a hard day mentally/emotionally/physically and feel as though I could still be a good mom because “daughter” was so much easier than usual. 

Watching her face as she cleared the grief from leaving the house was so intense. I could see all of her pain. It was hard to watch, as a mom, especially because I can feel it as an empath too. I am so, so glad I brought her to see you. 

She said that she was glad she went and that she feels better. I can tell she liked you. I can’t get over how much lighter and happier she seems.”

This is what it's all about. 
🧡💛💚💙💜❤️ Taking care of the WHOLE you - mind, body and spirit.

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A mom-friend had some concern over her daughter having a potential speech delay... so she brought her into the office. I did an assessment and a gentle chiropractic adjustment - to make sure her spine, cranial system, and pelvis were in a state of balance - which can have a powerful effect on the nervous system.

And I got this text later that night... ❤️ 

It’s not about symptoms or disease or pain management.

Chiropractic is, and always has been, about the nervous system. And the expression of life. ✨

Get adjusted, Express more life. 
Pretty simple. 
In a society as sick as ours, it’s a total paradigm shift.
And it’s amazing. 

Chiropractors are unique in the healthcare field. We offer something no one else does. Optimizing the function of the brain and nervous system 💥bringing the body and brain into a state of balance and grace. 

Do you have a chiropractor on your family’s healthcare team?
If “no,” why not?? 

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"When I was in 5th grade I had a tailbone injury. For a while it was extremely painful and we were always told that there was not much to be done and that it would heal over time. Fast forward 30 years and I still had an achy tailbone and compensated by sitting to the side, learning over the years how to keep the pain to a minimum. Through Dr. Makenzie I learned that my tailbone injury had many more effects than just pain. She taught me that it had a tremendous effect on my nervous system, leading to me being extremely sensitive to sound and any sort of sensory stimulation. These symptoms profoundly effected my every day life. I also learned that there was a chance it was a contributing factor to my chronic anemia.

I visited Dr. Mackenzie and she was able to adjust my tailbone and support me through enzyme nutrition. It has been a game changer for me. The experience of the adjustment was incredible in itself. I could actually feel my system settling down and I have continued to “unwind” so to speak. I have noticed that it feels like the volume has been turned down on life in general and I have a greater capacity to handle the everyday life situations that come along. My husband and children have noticed as well, commenting that I seem so much more at ease and able to enjoy life more fully. We drove 8 hours each way and I'd do it again in a heart beat.
I am so very grateful for Dr. Mackenzie’s willingness to listen to me and hear my struggles and for her knowledge in knowing how to help me."

- Erin G.

 

Dr. Mackenzie is a true healer. Our whole family has been seeing her since my kiddos were a few days old. She has helped us with so many issues and is a key part to our wellness. My kids will even ask for me to make an appointment when they aren't feeling well, because they know how 1 visit can make them feel so much better. She has helped our family with earaches, gut and digestion issues, nutrition guidance,
pregnancy discomfort, latching issues when I was nursing, problems with allergies and sinus issues, and more. I honestly recommend Dr Mackenzie to all of my friends because she has made such a difference in our lives. - Kim Chestnut

Dr. Mackenzie has helped me with so much physically and spiritually. Her intuitive and compassionate care are healing on another level. I feel fantastic after chiropractic adjustments from her. She offers other healing modalities that have changed my life in many ways. I greatly appreciate all the care she puts into her work and her patients.

- Andi Webb

Words cannot fully describe the quality of care and presence that Dr McNamara offers. She integrates superb chiropractic care with many other healing modalities. This is custom care at its best as Mackenzie is able to tune into the needs of each patient and respond accordingly. Being in her company is very healing and soothing. I have always left her office feeling lighter and with a renewed sense of hope. - N.J.

Every moment spent with Mackenzie
McNamara DC is absolutely magical. Her skills
and talents are like nothing I have ever
experienced before. I love how she connects
with me on all levels; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. I'm convinced she is an angel sent from the heavens above to share her healing gifts. I truly enjoy every moment spent with her and feel so blessed to have found her.

If you are in search of chiropractic care for
yourself or your children I highly recommend

-Lindsay Mooney

 
 

Dr. Mackenzie is a true healer and listens to what the body really needs. I've benefited from her adjustments, nutritional support with digestive enzymes, and the incredibly transformative emotional healing of NET.

My children's eyes light up when I tell them we're going to get adjusted with Dr. Mackenzie! They leave her office so peaceful and relaxed.

I highly recommend her to anyone, including my family members and clients. I drive over an hour to Gateways and it's always worth it! - Leah Diffey

My family and I recieve the best care and genuine connection at Gateways Chiropractic. Dr. Mackenzie McNamara is incredibly skilled, knowledgeable and intuitive. The energy work she provides is extremely beneficial and healing, even for long standing issues. In addition to chiropractic and enzyme support, sound healing, acupuncture and NET with Dr. Mackenzie have supported me through several major surgeries and helped me release stored trauma and fear. I've also seem my health improve and decreases in my chronic pain. - Mandy Lanham

Dr. Mackenzie did a wonderful job with our 4 month old. He’s been struggling with constipation and reflux for a couple of months. She’s very thorough and explains what is happening better than any other Doctor we’ve been to. Just hours after his first adjustment, the changes we noticed were significant!

I highly recommend Gateways Chiropractic if you’re looking to restore or maintain the health of your body! - Michael Lea

Mackenzie is a tried and true chiropractor that really helps heal people both inside and out. She takes a more holistic approach than most chiropractors I've encountered and takes a deep interest in her patients. I see her often and would highly recommend for those seeking healing! - Jack Baumann

 

Dr. Mackenzie is an overall caring and compassionate woman. We've always felt taken care of as a family and have experienced the true healing of her chiropractic work. In addition, She is dedicated to be her best and consistently progressing in her education and training towards her practice. Thank you Mackenzie! - Cassaundra Roskowske

Mackenzie is on another level. She's an intuitive healer and you can feel that when she adjusts you. She has a very gentle touch. I completely trust her with my own and my children's health. I have been to various effective chiropractors but Mackenzie is the gold standard. - Missy Burton

Dr. Mackenzie is a gifted, natural healer. She cares tremendously about her patients and that shows through her treatments. She is very knowledgable doctor who always puts the patients best interest first. My son and I have received adjustments, acupuncture, and NET through her and our care has been exceptional. I highly recommend Dr. Mackenzie! - Caitlin Cross

I went to Gateways for years before moving out of state. Dr. Mackenzie adjusted me before, during, and after my pregnancies, as well as my babies. Her adjustments made breastfeeding go from a nightmare to seamless. Her care during my third pregnancy saved me - she tested and found the perfect supplement for what I had going on. I preached her name all over Saint Charles 😄She is one of the best at what she does and I am so grateful for her care. - Shannon Wheeler

 

Gateways Chiropractic is an absolutely amazing place! Dr. Mackenzie perfectly blends deep knowledge of the body with an intuitive healing touch that creates an experience of overall wellness for body, mind, and soul. I cannot recommend her and her practice highly enough! - Kirsten Metz

Amazing chiropractor. Mackenzie McNamara does great works and walks you through her whole process while working on you. She adjusts you and gets you realigned to feel great. I highly recommend Gateway Chiropractic for your Chiropractic needs. - Austin Jones

I’m so grateful for Gateways Chiropractic! I have been to several chiropractors, but Dr. McNamara was the first to identify a problematic and systematic issue for me! She is intuitive and listens to your needs! I would highly recommend her! - Sarah Runk

Dr. Makenzie is intuitively gifted and I’m so grateful for her genuine care. She sincerely cares and listens with her heart. She has this magical energy that is so healing and soothing. I highly recommend Gateways Chiropractic. - Shannon Koenig

 

Every session I have with Dr. Mackenzie leaves me feeling connected, light and embodied. She provides a wealth of knowledge of the human body from many angles and supports the wisdom within your own body for optimum health. Life changing! - Maria Hawn

My kids and I love being adjusted by Dr. Mackenzie! She is great at what she does and a true healer! Her office is very comfortable and you never have to wait long. - Paige J.

Dr McNamara is truly special. I was having lower back pain, and she was able to help improve my situation drastically. I especially enjoy her energy work. Highly recommend! - Britney Stiles

I started seeing Dr. Makenzie when I was 4 months pregnant. Best thing I could have ever done. She helped me with back pain throughout. I can also tell if I haven’t seen her for a couple months. My entire body will ache until she touches me again. lol I go see her next week and I can’t wait!!! - Nikki Powell

I’m struggling to find the words. The experience was so deeply needed and transformative on just the 1st visit, my excitement on possibilities is beyond explanation. Welcoming atmosphere, a doc that is a truly great listener and has a deep passion for helping you become your best self. If you are struggling with whole body/mind/spirit care…. This is where you need to find yourself. - Keeton K

Mackenzie is truly a gift! I am blown away by her knowledge and intuitive abilities that continuously support my families healing. - Elle W

Dr. Mackenzie is a one of a kind healer. Her passion and knowledge for babies and pregnant women is beyond any other chiropractor I know of, and I am a chiropractor myself. She has a very specialized practice in these two areas and I love that I have someone I can refer babies and pregnant mothers to that exceeds my level of care. It takes advanced training well beyond the regular chiropractic education to address pediatric care and pregnancies. Look no further. You will love Dr. Mackenzie and her staff. - Jason C

Cannot recommend McKenzie highly enough-she is the most thorough & intuitive chiropractor I have ever been to.
This lady knows her stuff & you will benefit from her expertise! - Amber Hart

 

I am confident that most people would agree with me when I say 2020 was quite a memorable year. I had spent the first six months preparing the home I had lived in for twelve years to be placed on the market for sale. My twins were also graduating from high school in May. And in the midst of the planning and doing, a pandemic arrived. My body hurt and the emotional and mental stress took it's toll on me physically as well. I had met Dr. Mackenzie at a Food Enzyme Institute Seminar a couple of years prior. I don't live in Missouri, but I knew she was who I needed to see. She did not disappoint! The way she integrated various techniques to help me release what I needed so that my muscles could relax enough to get and hold an adjustment, physically felt so good. She then showed me the way into the acupuncture room. Such an awesome space! As I was feeling the energy moving through my body, Dr. Mackenzie created a safe space for me to feel my emotions, be vulnerable and cry. It was what I needed to physically, mentally and emotionally start feeling like myself again. I got through closing and relocation feeling strong and prepared for what needed to get done. Since then, I have traveled back to see Dr. Mackenzie several times. My words fail to express how grateful I am for the care I received. I walked out of that first appointment empowered. Thank you Dr. Mackenzie for sharing your gifts and talents with me! - Sofia G.

I feel like a new person! I am so thankful I took the step to come and see Dr. Mackenzie and Gateways Chiropractic. She is amazing and I am feeling better than I have in a long time. After two back to back pregnancies, child loss and navigating life with a newborn again, I was left feeling sluggish and achey. I woke feeling sore (and not the good kind of sore from working out) and it was a struggle to get up and down from the floor when I was playing with my kids. I needed something. A friend of mine said her neighbor had gone to Gateways Chiropractic and despite it being a bit of a drive, I decided to give it a try. I needed something! From my first meeting with Dr. Mackenzie, I knew it was a good fit. She educated me on things that made sense and made me feel comfortable and excited to give everything a try. I committed to weekly sessions and then added in acupuncture and digestive enzymes. I am feeling amazing - I have increased energy and feel like I can move without pain. Give it a try - you won't be disappointed!  - Annemarie M. 

“I was so thankful for Dr. Mackenzie’s presence during our home visit for our one day old baby. Just minutes before Mackenzie had arrived at our home for our infants first adjustment, my toddler daughter was swooning over her new brother and accidentally fell off of our bed hitting her head firmly on the hardwood floor. Dr. Mackenzie was able to ease my mind and my little ones body during this stressful time by soothing my toddler during a beautiful comprehensive adjustment. My daughter was so content and comfortable under her care. Her timing and compassion could not have come at a better time for our entire family! My daughter would like to let everyone know that Dr. Mackenzie‘s hands allowed her to stay healthy!”

If you want to be cared for and not just treated I would recommend you visit Gateway Chiropractic. You’re in good hands with Dr. Mackenzie. - John M.

 
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“Dr. Mackenzie has been a true blessing to my family. My daughter who was under the age of two at the time was not feeling well. She was not having wet diapers and I took her to the ER. They couldn’t figure out what was going on. Dr. Mackenzie got us in quickly to get my daughter adjusted. I was nervous because I had never had my child adjusted before. Before we left she had a very wet diaper! She also started sleeping better! We see Dr. Mackenzie on a regular basis for continued wellness visits. Dr. Mackenzie is very knowledgeable when it comes to children. My son, who is three years old, has sensory processing disorder and autism. He loves seeing Dr. Mackenzie when his brain “feels crazy”. He says she helps him feel better and it is seen in his behaviors! We have fewer melt downs and he performs better at therapy!”

  • Amanda H.

“Before taking digestive enzymes, I had not had a solid BM in over 3 months (since the birth of my daughter via C-section). I was having diarrhea multiple times a day for over 3 months! The enzymes were a complete game changer for me. I noticed improvement in my GI system within 3 days! I highly recommend using Dr. McNamara’s tests to determine what enzymes you’re lacking to get a complete picture of your GI health! - K.D.

Dr. McNamara is a true healer. I can't imagine where I'd be today without her work. She was the one who listened to me after I spent months and thousands of dollars trying to find answers in the Allopathic healthcare system. I was told I would be on pharmaceuticals for the rest of my life but still was not getting better from their treatments. But she understands the body. She understands health. She gets to the root. She sees beyond the main stream perspective.” - L.D.