Caitlin Quraishi

Cultivate Health

We got the chance to speak with Caitlin Quraishi of Cultivate Health on what it's like to be a female founder, what she's learned, her struggles along the way and what she wants to share with others.

Please tell us more about your business. How did you start? Who do you work with? What are some of your offerings? What do you love about it?

This year marks my 10th year as a chiropractor! When I graduated from Life University, I moved to Washington State. I practiced for 6 years and ran my own coverage business for practices. In 2022,

I moved back to Georgia and opened my own practice, Cultivate Health, specifically to focus on pediatrics and pregnancy.

I have a chiropractic assistant, Olivia that helps me run my practice. You can find her warm smile greeting you at our door or holding babies in the office! We offer nervous system focused chiropractic care and chiropractic specific cranial work.

One of my favorite parts of practice is watching little ones grow up under care — from adjusting moms during pregnancy to seeing their babies now running around the office at 2 years old! Caring for whole families allows me to support not just individual health, but the connection and balance that ripple through the entire home and that brings me so much joy!

Achieving a balance between personal life and business demands is a hot topic. What strategies have you found effective for maintaining harmony in your life?

Creating clear boundaries has been a huge learning process for me.

For me, that looks like protecting my family time and giving myself permission to rest. I also build rhythms into my week that support my nervous system — movement, quiet time, and connection — so I can show up better for both my practice members and family. That looks like walks with my dogs, reading (one of my favorite things to do), and kayaking with my husband. I do not compromise when it comes to self care- my weekly adjustments and massage are a must.

Learning to say ‘no’ or ‘not at this time’ has definitely been a learning process — one that’s taught me how to protect my energy and stay aligned with my priorities.

How do you leverage community and collaboration in your business strategy? We're keen to explore how female entrepreneurs are strengthening ties and creating synergies with other businesses and community members.

Community and collaboration are at the heart of my business strategy. I actively seek partnerships with local businesses, healthcare providers, and organizations that share our mission of supporting families’ health and well-being. By collaborating on workshops, events, and shared initiatives, we create synergies that amplify our impact, bring resources to more families, and strengthen relationships across the community.

For me, it’s not just about growing my practice — it’s about cultivating a network where everyone can thrive, support one another, and make a meaningful difference. Our biggest collaboration to date was our recent event called The Climb-Team Cartersville. We gathered a village of perinatal providers that support families to come together for a free family fun day in our community to raise awareness for perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International.

Failure is often seen as a taboo subject, but it can be a powerful teacher. Could you share an experience where you faced failure and how you turned it into a learning opportunity?

For a long time, I really struggled with severe test-taking anxiety. No matter how hard I studied, my grades never reflected the effort I was putting in, and it often left me feeling like I was failing. It wasn’t until college that I finally sought help and discovered the tools and support I needed to manage my anxiety and perform at my best. I also discovered that I had some processing issues and just needed a little extra time to relax and pull the information from my memory bank.

That experience completely changed my perspective on failure — it taught me that struggling doesn’t mean you’re incapable, it just means you haven’t found the right strategy yet. What felt like failure at the time actually became one of my biggest teachers in resilience, self-awareness, and learning how to advocate for my needs.

Every entrepreneur faces hurdles along the way. Can you talk about a significant obstacle you've overcome and what you learned from it?

Early in my career as a chiropractor, I realized I had to break free from the expectations of what my career was supposed to look like — owning a certain kind of practice, following a traditional path, or fitting a particular mold. Instead, I gave myself permission to explore what truly brought me joy and fulfillment. That’s when I discovered coverage work — stepping in to serve other doctors and their patients — and it quickly became one of the most rewarding and freeing experiences of my career. It reminded me that success doesn’t have to look the same for everyone.

What advice or tips would you have for other female founders starting their businesses?

Find a mentor — someone you trust who can help you see the big picture, challenge your thinking, and remind you to stay the course when things get tough. Having that person to bounce ideas off of and offer honest feedback is invaluable.

Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and do the things that feel uncomfortable — that’s where the real growth happens. Take the leap. Building a business is a roller coaster of emotions, but it’s all absolutely worth it.

Every step, even the hard ones, shapes you into the leader you’re meant to be.

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