Barbie Castrucci

For years, most people who knew me didn’t realize I was living in constant fear. On the outside, I looked fine. On the inside, my life revolved around migraines, seizures, medications, and uncertainty.

For four years, I took daily seizure meds and daily migraine meds just to function. Even then, I was still having 5–6 seizures every month, along with relentless migraines that made work, parenting, and even simple routines unpredictable. I never knew when the next episode would hit and that fear alone was exhausting.

Everything changed the day I walked into Family Chiropractic. I didn’t know much about corrective chiropractic, and I certainly didn’t expect what came next…but after my very first adjustment, something felt different.

And now:

• I haven’t had a single seizure since the day I started.
• My migraines — once 4–5 per month — are now down to two in the last three months.
• They’re lighter, shorter, and manageable.
• And the biggest shock of all: I’m off all medications. Completely.

For the first time in years, I wake up without fear. For the first time in years, my body feels like mine again.

I can’t fully put into words what this has meant for my family. What Dr. Cotey and the team at Family Chiropractic gave me wasn’t just symptom relief - it was hope, clarity, and a path toward true correction. They didn’t mask the problem. They helped fix what was actually causing it.

FUN FACTS
• I love to kayak and explore the beautiful coastal waterways of Florida! Whether it's gliding past mangroves or discovering hidden coves, each adventure brings a sense of peace and connection to nature.
• I have two kids - a son, 19 and a daughter, 12.
• I completed a 5 year mentorship program with the international board of environmental health and safety.