From the founders of the internationally recognized FOCUS Approach to
Neuro-Deflective Behaviors & the Brain Blossom Program
The Doctors
Welcome to The Brain Blossom Center, where Dr. Amy Spoelstra and Dr. Hannah Layden are dedicated to nurturing the development and well-being of children in our community. Friends both personally and professionally, Dr. Amy and Dr. Hannah are not just colleagues—they are united by a shared mission to empower families through innovative, brain-based chiropractic care.
Dr. Amy Spoelstra
Dr. Amy and her husband David live in northern Idaho with their beautiful daughter Meela. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic.
Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders ™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program ™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Dr. Amy and her family love to travel and experience new cultures! Her favorite things are exploring new places with her family, learning about different cultures and people, yoga, a good cup of coffee and to study….seriously….she loves to study!
Dr. Amy has extensive post-doctoral training in pediatric chiropractic and has contributed to the Practice-Based Research Network with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. She has developed a research branch of the FOCUS Academy and has published research on the topics of chiropractic and its impact on development.
Dr. Hannah Layden
Dr. Hannah Layden was born and raised in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. She received a soccer scholarship to Oklahoma, where she received her undergraduate education. She then attended Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, California.
After a few years into family practice, Dr. Hannah was excited to move to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to join Dr. Amy Spoelstra at Spoelstra Family Chiropractic & FOCUS.
Dr. Hannah has trained alongside Dr. Amy Spoelstra since 2017, gaining extensive knowledge in brain development and neuro-deflective behaviors. She is a FOCUS certified doctor and a FOCUS Academy faculty member. She helps Dr. Amy teach doctors worldwide how to help individuals with learning, behavioral, socialization, and developmental challenges.
She also has advanced postdoctoral training in pediatrics and pregnancy through the International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association. She is Webster certified, has completed over 200 hours in seminars, and has contributed to practice-based research projects.
Dr. Hannah always knew that she wanted to positively impact the lives of others. She is beyond grateful that being a chiropractor has given her the platform through neuro-based chiropractic, education, and empowering her practice members to live their lives to the fullest!
Dr. Hannah’s heart is happy to be living in such a beautiful place, close to Canada, with her son, Quinn. She enjoys playing soccer, camping, hiking, skiing, biking, traveling, and making memories with Quinn.
Together, Dr. Amy and Dr. Hannah have created The Brain Blossom Center to offer innovative services that promote the development and function of children in North Idaho. They are excited to support families on their journey toward optimal health and well-being.
Office:
100 Vermeer Drive Suite C Ponderay, ID
Call:
208-667-7434
Email:
[email protected]
Site:
www.brainblossomcenter.com
