Highlands in Bloom is a licensed residential treatment center in Agoura Hills, California. Our clinical program is developed and overseen by Clinical Program Director Stacy McNeal, PhD, LMFT and Medical Director and Psychiatrist Dr. Todd Hill. Functional chiropractic care is available as an optional self-pay service at Highlands in Bloom for residential clients whose presentations benefit from structural and nervous system support alongside the core residential treatment program.
Please Note: The optional services listed below are provided by independent licensed professionals who are not employees or direct staff members of Highlands in Bloom. These services are coordinated through our clinical team and selected for their alignment with the integrative philosophy of our program, however they are delivered by outside practitioners and billed directly to the client on a self-pay basis. They are not covered by insurance through Highlands in Bloom and are not included in the standard residential program fee. Our admissions and clinical team is happy to help coordinate access and connect you with the appropriate professionals. Please reach out to us at (805) 892-6313 or through our contact page for more information.
What Is Functional Chiropractic Care?
Functional chiropractic care is a whole-body approach to musculoskeletal and nervous system health that goes beyond symptom-specific spinal adjustment to address the systemic health outcomes connected to structural alignment, nervous system function, and brain-body communication. Functional chiropractors assess the relationship between structural alignment, neurological function, and overall physiological health, using a range of techniques to support nervous system regulation, reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance the body’s self-regulatory capacity. Functional chiropractic is distinct from conventional chiropractic in its focus on systemic health and nervous system optimization rather than symptom-specific pain relief alone.
Functional Chiropractic and Nervous System Regulation
The spine houses and protects the spinal cord, the primary pathway of nervous system communication between the brain and the body. Structural misalignments and areas of tension in the spine and surrounding tissues can create interference in these communication pathways, contributing to nervous system dysregulation, autonomic imbalance, and the chronic sympathetic activation associated with anxiety, burnout, chronic pain, and autoimmune inflammatory cycles. Functional chiropractic work supports nervous system regulation by addressing these structural contributions to dysregulation, complementing the somatic, breathwork, and mindfulness-based nervous system regulation practices embedded throughout the Highlands in Bloom residential program.
Functional Chiropractic and Autoimmune Conditions
For clients managing autoimmune conditions including fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and chronic fatigue, functional chiropractic care can provide support for pain management, mobility, structural inflammation reduction, and nervous system regulation that complements the clinical and nutritional interventions addressing the immune and psychological dimensions of these conditions. The relationship between spinal health, the autonomic nervous system, and immune function is an active area of research in chiropractic neuroscience, with growing evidence that nervous system optimization through chiropractic intervention can contribute to improved immune regulation and inflammatory balance.
Functional Chiropractic at Highlands in Bloom
Functional chiropractic consultation and care at Highlands in Bloom is available as an optional self-pay service coordinated through the clinical team to ensure appropriate integration with each client’s individualized treatment plan. All functional chiropractic recommendations are reviewed in coordination with Medical Director and Psychiatrist Dr. Todd Hill and the clinical team. This service extends the integrative, whole-body philosophy of the residential program into the structural and musculoskeletal dimension of health, providing a comprehensive physical health support option for clients whose presentations include pain, structural imbalance, or nervous system dysregulation with a musculoskeletal component.
FAQs
How is functional chiropractic different from regular chiropractic?
Functional chiropractic focuses on systemic health outcomes, nervous system optimization, and the relationship between structural alignment and overall physiological function, rather than focusing primarily on symptom-specific pain relief. It takes a whole-body approach that is particularly relevant for clients managing chronic illness, nervous system dysregulation, and autoimmune conditions.
Is functional chiropractic care included in the residential program?
Functional chiropractic care is an optional self-pay service at Highlands in Bloom and is not included in the standard residential program fee.
Can chiropractic care help with fibromyalgia?
Functional chiropractic can provide support for pain management, structural inflammation reduction, and nervous system regulation that is relevant to fibromyalgia presentations. It is used at Highlands in Bloom as an adjunct to core clinical care rather than as a primary treatment for fibromyalgia.
Is functional chiropractic safe for clients with autoimmune conditions?
All functional chiropractic recommendations at Highlands in Bloom are reviewed in coordination with Medical Director and Psychiatrist Dr. Todd Hill to ensure clinical appropriateness for each client’s individual health status and presentation.
Take the First Step
Highlands in Bloom accepts clients from across California and the United States. Our admissions team is available daily for a complimentary, confidential clinical consultation. Call us at (805) 892-6313 or visit highlandsinbloom.com/contact. We are in-network with Blue Shield of California and Aetna and accept most major PPO plans.