Today’s conversation is with Dr. Kim Rodriguez, founder of the running group Latinas Running and owner of the chiropractic practice Kirocare Family Wellness in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Rodriguez’s own health journey ultimately led her to place where she’s created, and hopes to maintain and grow spaces for athletes of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities to feel comfortable getting outdoors and enjoy moving their body.

In college, Kim was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and struggled with the changes it brought to her body. But rather than hiding from challenges, Kim decided to turn this into a moment of empowerment and along the way found running. While on her running  the Disney Princess Half Marathon, she realized that there weren't many people who looked like her and took that opportunity to create a space for anyone else who feels underrepresented in the running community and so Latinas Running was born.

In addition, in her chiropractic practice Kirocare Family Wellness she creates a body positive environment where she hopes her patients know that health does not have one size or look. 

Dr. Rodriguez encourages people to set boundaries when it comes to comments about their physical appearance and to find their best self whatever that may look like.

For more, follow her practice on Instagram: @kirocarefamilywellness 

or visit https://kirocarefamilywellness.janeapp.com/

Check her personal IG: @dr.kimpossible

And Latinas Running at @latinasrunning