E67: What makes Kimberly Roberto with West Cobb Chiropractic a good neighbor?
E67: What makes Kimberly Roberto with West Cobb Chiropractic a good neighbor?
The Connection Between Nervous System Health and Overall Wellness: Insights from West Cobb Chiropractic
In a recent episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kimberly Roberto of West Cobb Chiropractic. With almost three decades of experience in the West Cobb area, Dr. Roberto and her husband have built a wellness clinic that focuses on what they call the "five essentials of health" - chiropractic care, nutrition, mindset, exercise, and minimizing toxins. Their holistic approach addresses the entire person rather than just treating symptoms, offering a refreshing alternative to conventional healthcare approaches.
One of the most eye-opening discussions during our conversation centered on the fundamental connection between spinal health and overall wellness. Dr. Roberto explained that the conventional healthcare system often overlooks the critical role of the nervous system in maintaining health. "Americans are suffering with heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, autoimmune conditions," she noted, "and unfortunately, glaringly missing is from the healthcare system is to look at the very system that controls everything in your body, indirectly or directly, and that's your nervous system." This perspective challenges the common misconception that chiropractic care is solely for treating back and neck pain. While chiropractors have an excellent track record with these issues, Dr. Roberto emphasized that these symptoms are "just the tip of the iceberg."
The science behind chiropractic care is both fascinating and logical. As Dr. Roberto explained, "For your lungs to breathe, your heart to beat, a wound to heal, messages have to go from the brain down that spinal cord out to your organs and tissues." Even the slightest interference in this communication pathway - even by a millimeter - can cause significant health issues. This understanding transforms how we should think about spinal health, elevating it from a matter of comfort to a cornerstone of overall wellness. The nervous system essentially functions as the body's command center, and ensuring its optimal function through chiropractic adjustments can have far-reaching effects throughout the body.
What makes West Cobb Chiropractic unique is their comprehensive approach and family focus. They aren't just treating individuals; they're caring for entire families and generations. "We've been in practice so long now, we see parents and their kids and now their grandkids and whole families," Dr. Roberto shared. This multi-generational approach allows them to help families build health legacies. Their practice is built primarily on referrals, a testament to their effective approach and the trust they've built within the community. They also offer numerous free educational events, workshops, and dinners to share their knowledge with the community, reflecting their commitment to education and prevention rather than just treatment.
For both Dr. Roberto and her husband, this work is more than just a profession - it's a calling deeply rooted in personal experience. Her husband suffered from debilitating migraines in his youth that medications couldn't help, finding relief through chiropractic care. Dr. Roberto herself is a holistic nutritionist, bringing her passion for cooking and nutrition to their practice. Even more poignantly, both have experienced the loss of parents to health conditions that were largely lifestyle-related, strengthening their resolve to help others avoid similar suffering. "It just really helps us push forward our mission and really helping people to be healthy as long as possible," she explained.
If you're interested in exploring how chiropractic care and holistic wellness approaches might benefit you and your family, West Cobb Chiropractic offers consultations to help you understand their comprehensive analysis and education process. Located on Dallas Highway near the Mars Hill Road intersection, they provide convenient access to their services. Their website, westcobbchiropractic.com, contains all the information you need to get started on your wellness journey. As Dr. Roberto emphasized, they're on a mission "to help drag people out of the paradigm that's keeping most Americans just stuck and sick and suffering." It's a powerful vision for healthcare that treats causes rather than symptoms, empowering patients to take control of their health destiny.
To learn more about West Cobb Chiropractic go to:
West Cobb Chiropractic
(770) 919-7171
