The KCNA2 & Rare Epilepsy Podcast: What KCNA2 Parents Should Know About Neurologically Focused Chiropractic Care with Dr. Nate DeJong
What does neurologically focused chiropractic care actually look like for children with KCNA2, epilepsy, developmental delay, motor challenges, and nervous system dysregulation?
In this episode of the KCNA2 & Rare Epilepsy Podcast, Nancy sits down with Dr. Nate DeJong of Highest Health Chiropractic Care to talk about how he evaluates the nervous system, what families may notice first when care begins, and why progress sometimes starts with the “soft signs” like sleep, digestion, and regulation.
Dr. DeJong explains how his practice approaches complex cases by looking at the central and autonomic nervous system, using case history, physical exam, and scan data to guide care. He also shares how his team thinks about stress, neuroplasticity, healing, and collaboration with OTs, PTs, and other providers.
This conversation will be especially meaningful for parents and caregivers who are looking for ways to better understand why a child may feel “stuck,” and what it can mean to build a stronger neurological foundation.
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Important note: This episode shares one practitioner’s perspective and clinical approach. It is intended for education and conversation, and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice.
Chapters
00:00 Hope, adaptability, and not staying stuck
00:42 Introduction to Dr. Nate DeJong
02:09 How his practice began and what “neurologically focused” means
03:32 How this differs from traditional chiropractic care
05:42 What the central nervous system and autonomic nervous system do
08:19 What an initial assessment looks like
09:42 Why case history matters, including prenatal stress
12:03 The scans used in evaluation: HRV, thermography, and EMG
14:19 How care decisions are made and why rescans matter
16:17 Different approaches for fight-or-flight vs. exhausted nervous systems
18:04 Asymmetry, weak sides, and why they stay focused on the nervous system
20:27 How this work can complement OT and PT
21:40 What it means to “unstick” the nervous system
23:36 The early changes parents may notice first
24:32 Stress, protection mode, and why the body may not be ready to grow
28:21 Can symptoms get worse before they get better?
31:23 How long care plans may last
34:09 Limitations of neurologically focused chiropractic care
35:21 Three major factors that may keep a child stuck
37:49 Why collaboration and sequencing matter in care
40:00 What Dr. DeJong wants parents to know
42:02 Insurance challenges and affordability
45:01 Additional resources for families
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