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Dr. Jackie St.Cyr - Doctor of Chiropractic
Network Spinal Analysis
Somato Respiratory Integration
DrumCircles/Rhythm Based Events

Dr. Jackie St.Cyr began her career in the chiropractic profession serving as a chiropractic assistant from 1980-1992. Her main focus and love was the direct "hands-on" experience of working with patients to heal their body and their life.

With confidence in her healing touch, a dream and desire to serve more, she entered the Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, in January of 1992. She graduated from Parker and received her Texas State Chiropractic license in January of 1995. Dr. Jackie also hold a Bachelor's of Science in Anatomy from Parker College.

Today Dr. Jackie's approach to health and wellness incorporates a "full-spine, whole-person" approach utilizing Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) and Somato Respiratory Integration (SRI). Studying under Dr. Donald Epstein, she has achieved post-graduate Part I and Part II Certification for Network Spinal Analysis and Certification as an SRI Wellness Educator.

Over the past 11 years, Dr. Jackie has established the Innate Chiropractic Healing Arts Center, which also offers the gentle healing modalities of Massage Therapy, Raindrop Technique, Reiki, Acupuncture, "The Relaxation Station" with Chi Machine and Roller Table, Aromatherapy and Glyconutritional products from Mannatech.

Dr. Jackie is a life-time member of the Pi Lambda Chi Sorority, a professional organization supporting women in chiropractic. She is also a member of the Association for Network Care.

Dr. Jackie has a vibrant passion for healing and for drumming! In 2003 she discovered African drumming and purchased her first djembe. She began classes with master drummer Baba Abubakr Kouyate. Fueling her passion further, she has participated in trainings with Arthur Hull for DrumCircle Facilitation and now facilitates the Healing Drum Kit Workshops and hosts drum circles in her practice and community. Other recreational music training includes Remo's HealthRHYTHMS and Yamaha's Clavinova Connection facilitator trainings.

The drive in all of her work is to empower and entrain others in re-connecting to their inner rhythms and vibration and to assist them in their journey of healing, personal growth and transformation. Dr. Jackie also enjoys computers and traveling and is crazy about eagles and hawks.

Why I am a Doctor of Chiropractic
Because I honor the unborn potential of everyone to be healthy,
Because I desire to help the newborn, the aged, and those without hope,
Because I choose to care for the patient, not the disease,
Because I wish to assist rather than intrude, to free rather than control,
Because I seek to correct the cause, not its effect,
Because I have been called to serve others,
Because I want to make a difference,
Because every day I get to witness miracles,
Because I know it's right.

Click here to learn more about Network Care with Dr. Jackie

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Lora Tod - Licensed Acupuncturist
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbs
Facial Acupuncture

Lora Tod graduated Summa Cum Laude with the combined degrees of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, in January 2007. She is also a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine.

Originally from a business background, Lora found her way to Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, and associated modalities) by embracing alternative therapies for her own health, and really seeing the impact that energy work and lifestyle changes can make on many chronic conditions. Lora completed over 900 hours of practical training in the Midwest College's free student clinic in the inner-city of Chicago. In this setting she treated hundreds of patients with long-term chronic pain and complex internal medicine problems, with great results. Lora has also had additional training in the Mei Zen facial and abdominal protocols.

Lora spent most of her childhood in Michigan, and spent nine years in Chicago before moving to Houston in February 2007, because of her husband's job transfer. While originally nervous about the move, Lora is enjoying getting to know Houston, and is especially excited about the opportunity to work at Innate Chiropractic.

Lora holds two additional degrees from the University of Michigan: a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Master of Health Services Administration. In her free time Lora likes to read and practice Dahn Yoga.

To learn more about acupuncture or to schedule an appointment with Lora Tod, click here to visit the Return to Balance Acupunture & Wellness website.

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Fender & Massey - "The Network Cats"

Fender

While driving home one day, in 1996, I was paged by a friend who was going through a tough time emotionally. I wanted to return my friend's call, so I pulled into the Chevron station at Hwy-290 and Pinemont. As I spoke on the phone with my friend, coming from somewhere near me, I kept hearing a faint, "Meow, Meow."

When I ended my phone call, I realized that next to me there was a woman sitting in a Chevy Blazer with all of her windows rolled up, looking as though she was terrified. After some comforting, I was able to get her to open her window and tell me what was wrong. She informed me that she believed there was a cat under her hood and she had called a mechanic friend of hers to come and help her. This friend was coming from Waller, TX, 50 miles away, and I had no idea how long she had already been sitting there, so I decided to try and help her. She was obviously very concerned about the cat.

When I suggested that we open the hood, she expressed fear that the cat might be mangled or seriously injured and she could not face seeing this. I didn't think this was the case because I continued to hear the soft, gentle, "Meow!" The sound also led me to believe that this was a very small kitten.

Just as we raised the hood, her friend arrived. We could clearly hear the kitten, but we could not see it anywhere. It was now becoming dark outside and none of us had a flashlight; there wasn't even one for us to buy! We were beginning to gather a crowd and one of the men had a small light on his keychain.

During all of the commotion, I spoke to the lady, whose name was Beverly, and I asked her what she would do with the kitten when we freed it. She said that she had no intention of keeping it and I could have it, if I wanted. I knew that if it was a black kitten, then it was MINE! I told Beverly this and said, "If it is a black kitten then it's a God thing!" What this actually meant was that only one week prior to this I had said that I was open to having a new kitten, a black kitten, in my life. About six months prior I lost of my cat of 8 years named Shadow. Shadow's death came very unexpectedly after receiving too much anesthesia for a flea bath!

Even when the soft mewing ceased, I just innately knew my "new black kitten" was going to be just fine. With the keychain light we found a small hole on the inside of the body of the vehicle, over the wheel. When the light was shone down into the hole, the kitten began to cry again and come towards the light. Someone shouted, "It's coming out the bottom. Get it!" I slid under the Blazer, on my back, and caught him as he came out. He was so sweet and covered with black oil, which was now all over the front of my t-shirt, but that was alright with me. He was scared but did not appear to be injured in any way. When it became apparent that I was going to keep him, the people standing around asked what I'd name him. That was easy. I stated, "I will call him Fender. He rode 50 miles over the highway from Waller, TX, to this Chevron station, over the wheel inside the body of that Chevy. He had to come a very long way to find me!"

I left with my little baby kitten in my arms and went to the home of my friend. After bathing Fender, we went to Fiesta, the only store open that late, to buy some kitten food and a litter box. Even though Fender was afraid to come too close to me for about a week, it was amazing what a ball with some string attached was able to do!

Fender has been my daily companion ever since his rescue and he has brought me great comfort during many healing moments in my life. Right now, Fender is enjoying his tough life as he stretches over the couch. He loves the people at the chiropractic center and he loves to "love on them!" He can be a bit feisty at times and will never hesitate to let you know if you annoy him. But, he also gives great hugs and loves to comfort anyone who is hurting. Fender delights in greeting clients at the front door, giving goodchin bites, eating wet food and protecting and loving his little sister, Massey!

Massey

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