Meet-a-Mom, Lauren Shelton | Hinsdale Area Moms

Meet-a-Mom, Lauren Shelton 

What’s your favorite family activity in the Hinsdale, Western Springs, La Grange, Clarendon Hills Area?
Our weekends are usually spent exploring the area. Sometimes we walk to grab breakfast at our favorite Western Springs spot, Hash Stacks. Other times, we meet up with friends to grab brunch at Prasino in La Grange.

How many children do you have and what are their age(s)?
One son, Oliver – 10 months old.

How long have you lived in the Hinsdale/WS/La Grange/CH Area? What made you decide to live here?
I grew up in Elmhurst and have always loved the western suburbs. My husband and I met in Georgia and moved back to the Midwest to be closer to family. We have lived in Western Springs since December 2019. We appreciate everything that this area has to offer – the great shops, restaurants, parks and schools. We could not be happier to be
both a part of Western Springs as residents and Clarendon Hills as small business owners!

Where’s your favorite place to eat and/or shop in the Hinsdale/WS/La Grange/CH Area?
It’s hard to pick just one spot because when my husband and I go out to eat, we love to try new places. Some of our current favorite spots are The Elm and Prasino in La Grange, Hash Stacks in Western Springs and Fuller House in Hinsdale. We also love picking up pizza from Altamura in Hinsdale on our way home from our office.

What’s one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
Most people are surprised to hear that chiropractic is my second career. I was previously a merchandise planner for Kohl’s Department Stores. Talk about a career change! I’m grateful to have found chiropractic and now get to share my passion for health and wellness with so many families in the community.

Anyone special you’d like to thank for helping you through parenthood?
Becoming a mom during a pandemic has been such an experience! I cannot thank my parents and sister enough for all the support that they’ve given us. It’s so wonderful to live close to them and be able to spend time together. If you know us, you probably know that we were told that our baby was going to be a girl, but we had the surprise of
a lifetime when the baby arrived and it was a BOY! My sister and her husband have two little boys so she hustled to bring over all their hand me downs, which was so helpful. I am also incredibly thankful for our patients, many of whom became new parents at the same time as us or have young children at home. It is really special to go through
parenthood alongside them- from sharing our teething woes to talking about how to best babyproof the house or even to just chat about our new favorite park in the area. I am truly forever grateful for the advice and insight that they have given to me as a new mom.

Are you involved in a business venture, a local organization, a creative endeavor, or in the corporate world? Please share!
My husband and I are the co-owners and chiropractors at Root & Bloom Chiropractic in Clarendon Hills. We are a family focused office that specializes in chiropractic that is gentle, specific and tailored to the age of the person- from moms and dads, to toddlers, infants, and everyone in between. People are always surprised to hear that the youngest baby that I’ve adjusted was 4 hours old and that Weston actually adjusted our little guy, Oliver, within minutes of being born! It is such an honor that parents trust us with the entire family’s care.

How has this community been instrumental in getting you to where you are now?
We have been fortunate to work with amazing fellow small business owners in Clarendon Hills and nearby towns. There are so many people that have supported our business, our vision, and our family. Needless to say, it’s been a challenging year for all small businesses, but at the end of the day, we have been so fortunate to be able to do
what we love for our community.

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