Connected Family Chiropractic began accepting new patients on Monday, September 14, 2026. The opening followed the return of Dr. Michael Liscombe, DC, and Dr. Lauren Tuite, DC, to the United States after several years of practicing together in the Netherlands. The Coeur d'Alene practice provides chiropractic evaluation and care for pregnant patients, infants, children, athletes, adults, and older adults.
The practice's initial new-patient visit includes a consultation, three nervous system scans, a neurological and spinal assessment, and a first chiropractic adjustment when the treating doctor determines that an adjustment is appropriate. Patients also receive a report of findings and a proposed care plan. The clinic currently offers the initial examination for $49.99 during September and October 2026. The practice has described the regular components of the visit as having a stated $150 value.
Dr. Lauren Tuite, DC, said the opening brought the family-focused approach the doctors developed overseas to their new practice in North Idaho. "Accepting new patients on September 14 is the next chapter after years of family practice overseas," Dr. Tuite said. "We want to provide gentle care, specific adjustments, and a clear process for families from the first visit forward."
Dr. Tuite earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker University in Dallas after studying kinesiology at the University of Arkansas. She is originally from Texas and has completed additional training in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. She is also certified in the Webster Technique, a chiropractic technique used by practitioners who work with pregnant patients. The practice identifies women's health and family care as areas of focus.
Dr. Michael Liscombe, DC, also earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker University. He studied kinesiology at Furman University, where he played Division I lacrosse, and continued his education at the University of Calgary. His published biography identifies children, athletes, and active adults among the patient groups he works with.
"Our goal during the first visit is to listen carefully, complete an appropriate evaluation, and explain what we observe," Dr. Liscombe said. "Patients should understand the process and have an opportunity to discuss their questions before recommendations are made."
The doctors practiced together in the Netherlands before establishing Connected Family Chiropractic in Coeur d'Alene. According to the practice, their experience overseas influenced its focus on family care and on providing patients with a structured evaluation before discussing ongoing chiropractic services. The clinic's published materials describe its approach as nervous-system-focused chiropractic care, with treatment recommendations based on a patient's history, examination findings, and clinical presentation.
The practice also uses INSiGHT scanning technology as part of its evaluation process. Its published materials describe three types of scans: heart rate variability, surface electromyography, and thermal measurements. The resulting information is considered alongside the consultation and clinical examination. The practice describes its COREscore as a measure generated from the scanning data and uses the information as an additional part of its assessment and care-planning process. These scans are presented as adjunctive evaluation tools rather than as standalone diagnostic tests.
Connected Family Chiropractic uses low-force chiropractic techniques as part of its clinical approach. Technique selection can vary based on age, health history, examination findings, patient comfort, and the chiropractor's professional judgment. The practice states that the same approach is not applied to every patient and that recommendations are made after the initial evaluation.
The clinic's service information covers several stages of life. Its prenatal materials discuss chiropractic care during pregnancy, while its pediatric materials describe care for infants and children. Other published information addresses chiropractic care for teens, athletes, adults, and older adults. These pages describe areas of interest such as spinal care, movement, posture, and physical activity without presenting chiropractic care as a substitute for other forms of medical evaluation or treatment.
The first visit is structured to give the doctors information before an ongoing care plan is proposed. The consultation covers the patient's history and current concerns. The scans provide the measurements described by the practice, while the neurological and spinal assessment supplies additional clinical information. If an adjustment is appropriate, the chiropractor may provide one during the visit. The report of findings then gives the patient or parent an opportunity to review the information and discuss possible next steps.
The September 14 opening followed the doctors' return to the United States and the establishment of their new Coeur d'Alene clinic. The introductory examination fee remains available during the September and October 2026 opening period.
Connected Family Chiropractic is operated by Dr. Michael Liscombe, DC, and Dr. Lauren Tuite, DC, at 1801 Lincoln Way #1 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The practice provides chiropractic evaluation and care for patients at different stages of life. Its approach includes consultation, clinical examination, INSiGHT scanning as an adjunctive evaluation tool, and low-force chiropractic techniques when appropriate. Dr. Tuite brings additional training in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care, while Dr. Liscombe's background includes kinesiology and collegiate athletics. Together, the doctors bring their experience practicing in the Netherlands to their new family-focused clinic in North Idaho.
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For more information about Connected Family Chiropractic, contact the company here:
Connected Family Chiropractic
Dr. Michael Liscombe, DC
(208) 914-6363
info@theconnectedfamilychiro.com
1801 Lincoln Wy #1, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
