Going through the Schaefer protocol with Dr Josiah Hackney was more than just getting pregnant. It was making our bodies in the best place we could be to conceive and bring the healthiest baby we could into the world. It was learning how to cope with stress in better ways, to better hydrate and nourish our bodies, to be intentional about choices. It was learning about supplements and minerals and the way they affect us. It was learning to listen to our bodies as they told us so much. Dr Schaefer put it perfectly in one of the online modules: it’s simple, but it’s not easy. It’s a commitment not for the faint of heart, but worth every second and every dollar. Following the protocol under Dr Josiah was another level! Her knowledge, research, extensive study and skill are evident, but her empathy and care for each patient is truly what shines through her and why she’s such a sought after chiropractor. She teaches, listens, took all my questions no matter how silly, and helped us learn so much. She’s a shoulder to cry on when things are hard, and our biggest cheerleader as we just welcomed our son. We recommend the Schaefer protocol, specifically guided by Dr Josiah, to everyone!