What is Pomalo?
Pomalo is a term that I fell in love with while traveling to Croatia with my husband. The word Pomalo is used to describe a lifestyle and state of mind on the coast and islands. It means to take it easy, to relax, no stress, but also slow down, no worries.
So what does Pomalo have to do with Chiropractic?
I wanted something different and that gave the message of what I wanted my practice to be. I was drinking my coffee from a mug I bought in Croatia and on the bottom was stamped the word "Pomalo" and I decided to go for it.
Naming my practice Pomalo Chiropractic holds a two-fold meaning for me. First, and most importantly, I believe that going to a chiropractor should be a stress free process. I believe chiropractic care is for everyone and should be low pressure and judgement free. I want to make coming to see me an easy process with online scheduling. When you come to my practice, I am here to meet you where you are at in your health journey. My goal is to help you feel better, and to keep enjoying what makes you happy, whatever that looks like for you.
The second part of Pomalo is personal for me. I was blessed to have a very busy successful practice back in Pueblo, Colorado. I loved having a family practice and seeing patients from hours old to in their nineties. I loved all of my amazing patients, and it was hard to make the decision to leave when my husband was offered a new position. Our families are so imporatant to us and this opportunity would allow us to be close to them again.
Starting a new practice here has allowed me to slow down, simplify, and enjoy a slower-paced practice with the Pomalo mindset.
I am happy you are here checking out my practice, and learning why I may be a great fit for you.
Meet Dr. Wilks
Hello! I guess this is the part where I tell you a little about me. I am a wife to Kris, my amazing husband, of almost nineteen years. I am a mom to three incredible children: Hannah, Caleb, and Elliott. We love to travel, camp, get a little competitive, and doing pretty much anything outside. We moved in March 2024 from Pueblo, Colorado where we lived for the last fourteen years. The move brought us closer to family and it was a great opportunity for my husband professionally. We are excited to be back in Missouri.
I attended Logan College of Chiropractic and graduated in 2008. I have had the opportunity to learn from amazing doctors and mentors who specialize in pre-natal and pediatric care. This allows me to run a diverse family practice that can help patients of all ages and stages in life.
Treatments
I use many different techniques that range from very low-force to more traditional adjusting methods. I believe that chiropractic care should be tailored to each individual patient. With every consultation and examination, I am able to work with you to decide the best type of treatment. At any time, we can modify or change our approach and style for your comfort and preference. Our whole body is connected, and I take a full body approach adjusting not just the spine, but the whole body. Some techniques/tools that I use are activator, Logan Basic, drop table, dynamic body balancing, cranial work and diversified.
I have had the amazing opportunity to learn from amazing chiropractors that has allowed me to run a diverse family practice. I have completed extensive training in treating pediatric and prenatal patients that allows me to provide insightful patient care.
Common issues I address are:
*Musculoskeletal issues (neck, back, joint pain, TMJ)
*Neurological conditions (Sciatica, radiculopathy, numbness, tingling)
*Headaches and Migraines
*Pregnancy discomfort
*Colic
*Nursing issues
*Digestive problems
*Sleeping trouble
And a whole lot more.
