Essential Health - Dr. Mike Hanson
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Whole‑body healing through neurological‑based chiropractic, functional nutrition & the 7 Systems Plan
This holiday season, we’re honored to partner with One Leg Before the Other to support local veterans in a simple but meaningful way ❤️
Many veterans in our community are in need of something most of us take for granted: pants. Through this partnership, there are three ways you can help make a difference:
🎄 Donate gently used pants you no longer wear
🎄 Grab a tag from our office tree with a pant size and purchase a new pair
🎄 Grab a giving tag to donate financially and help bless veterans this season
All donations are due back to our office by January 1st.
Sometimes it’s one small step—one leg before the other—that can make a big impact. Thank you for helping us show our veterans love, dignity, and support this holiday season.
Did you know your gut and brain are constantly talking to each other — and when one is out of balance, it can feel like fireworks in the wrong way? 💥🧠
Over 90% of serotonin (your “feel good” chemical) is actually made in the gut! That’s why gut health isn’t just about digestion — it impacts:
✨ Mood & focus
✨ Energy levels
✨ Sleep quality
✨ Behavior (especially in kids!)
If your gut is inflamed or unbalanced, those signals can feel chaotic — like fireworks going off in your nervous system.
💡 Signs your gut-brain connection needs support:
1) Brain fog
2) Fatigue
3) Anxiety or irritability
4) Sugar cravings
5) Constipation or loose stools
Healing the gut is about more than food. We help patients repair the gut lining, balance bacteria, and calm the nervous system so the brain and gut can communicate clearly again.
📞 Ready to restore your gut-brain balance? Call us or fill out the form online at https://www.essentialhealthsf.com/get-started-today
07/29/2025
🎒📚 Backpacks, Screens & Developing Nervous Systems — School Is Just Around the Corner!
As summer wraps up and routines begin to shift, now is the perfect time to help your child start the school year aligned, focused, and thriving.
Cranial (or skull) adjustments — a precise technique that supports optimal brain and nervous system function in kids of all ages. 🧠
Why adjust the skull?
Even small restrictions or tension patterns in the bones of the skull can affect:
✅ Brain development and sensory integration
✅ Sleep, focus, and emotional regulation
✅ Sinus drainage and ear infections
✅ Posture and spinal alignment
✅ Overall energy and immune function
This little guy loved his visit — and yes, giggles during adjustments are a real thing in our office! 🦒💚
🗓️ With school just weeks away, this is the ideal time to schedule a neurological pediatric visit before the backpacks, homework, and screen time begin again.
💡 Did you know? The cranial bones remain slightly moveable throughout life — especially during growth years. Tension here can influence everything from digestion to behavior.
07/01/2025
A quick reminder the office will be closed this Friday, July 4th for the holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone when we return on Monday, July 7th.
06/24/2025
🎉 Join Us This Saturday at the Block Party! 🎉
We're excited to be part of this weekend’s neighborhood celebration! Stop by our booth (Essential Health - Dr. Mike Hanson) to say hi, learn more about what we do, and take advantage of an exclusive discount on Functional Medicine appointments—available only during the event!
🧠 Neurological-based chiropractic care
🩺 Root-cause functional medicine & lab testing
🥗 Personalized nutritional plans
🌿 Functional healing from the inside out
💥 Life-changing results
Bring a friend, enjoy the fun, grab a smoothie at Nekter Juice Bar, and take the next step toward feeling your best! 🙌
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5023 S Bur Oak Place
Sioux Falls, SD
57108
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 1pm |
| 3pm - 6pm | |
| Tuesday | 1pm - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 1pm |
| Thursday | 1pm - 6pm |
| Friday | 8am - 12pm |
