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New Leaf Chiropractic grows from single clinic in Kingwood to multiple area practices

After working as a sports medicine trainer and a few stints as a chiropractic assistant, Lauren Baker opened New Leaf Chiropractic in Kingwood in 2009.

A closer look: New Leaf Chiropractic offers a variety of chiropractic services to patients of all ages, including pediatric care.

“The most common reason we see a baby is because of fussiness, or they're just constantly crying,” Baker said. “After one or two adjustments, they're peaceful again, because babies can't tell us when they have pain.”

The business is also a Webster-certified provider for pregnant patients, which Baker said allows the practice to work with OB-GYNs and midwives.

Also of note: In addition to New Leaf Chiropractic, Baker said she also became the owner of NuSpine Chiropractic Lake Conroe in April.

While New Leaf Chiropractic and NuSpine Chiropractic focus on human patients, Baker also runs an additional chiropractic practice that focuses on animals. Dubbed Animal Ranch Care, the mobile service provides chiropractic care to animals, including horses, dogs, cats, donkeys and miniature donkeys.

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Kendall's Plants & More brings family-friendly garden cafe concept to Humble

Kendall's Plants & More opened in Humble in early June, owner Kendall Reann confirmed via email June 30.

What to expect: The plant shop sells a variety of indoor plants with custom pots, boasts a DIY succulent bar, and hosts hands-on gardening classes and events, such as plant bingo and paint-and-sips.

Also onsite, The Tiny Tulip Greenhouse is an interactive space that features a turf lawn, a children's garden potting bench and non-messy sensory bins.

Quote of note: "I've created this space not only for the community, but to also be able to keep my children with me as much as possible and to sustain an income to be able to provide for them on my own as we step into this new chapter of life," Reann said.

Check it out: Additionally, patrons can visit Sweeter than Life Beverages—the plant shop's permanent in-house cafe that serves signature coffees, refreshing energy drinks and fair-style fruit lemonades, per the website.

Opened June 6
7932 FM 1960 Road E., Humble

Across The Region

Hopdoddy Burger Bar acquired by New York-based restaurant group

Austin-based restaurant Hopdoddy Burger Bar has been acquired by by Founders Table Restaurant Group.

What's happening: Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler will transition to an advisory role. Hopdoddy Vice President of Operations Kenny Jett will assume the role of president.

"I've had the privilege of seeing firsthand what makes this brand so special—from our incredible team members to the loyal guests who support us every day," Jett said in a news release. "I'm honored to step into this role and excited to build on the strong foundation we've created as we continue growing the brand."

The background: Hopdoddy was founded in Austin in 2010 and has 47 locations today, including in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.

Founders Table was founded in 2020. The brand's portfolio includes Chopt Creative Salad Company, Dos Toros Taqueria and Protein Bar & Kitchen.