"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in exercise" (Thomas Edison).  My goal for every patient is not just to get you out of pain, but to get you even farther ahead.  It is a team effort in which the patient becomes educated about what is going on with his/her body, why chiropractic can help it heal, and knows his/her role in the recovery process.  I use a researched technique that combines chiropractic care with stretching and exercises.  I want to get you out of pain, but I also want to give you the tools to help keep you pain-free.  

METHODS OF TREATMENT:

My chiropractic care may consist of manual adjustments, use of the Activator, drop-table adjusting, the decompression table and/or the hydrotable, depending on each individual need.  I offer both open and closed room adjusting. Chiropractic works because we are choosing to give our body the tools it needs to heal itself, without the use of medications or surgery.

CONDITIONS TREATED BY CHIROPRACTIC:

I have successfully treated patients of all ages suffering from the following conditions (though this is not an inclusive list):
chronic pain, headaches, backaches, neck pain, sciatica, painful joints, jaw pain, shoulder pain, hip/leg/foot pain, digestive problems, sleeping problems (in newborns to adults), torticollis, bed wetting, ear infections, fibromyalgia, knee pain, hyperactivity, migraines, muscle weakness, bulging discs, and pain related to pregnancy.  For those of you who would like more information on some of the conditions that I have treated, or are wondering if chiropractic may be able to help you, a friend, or family member heal, please contact my office.  You may also enjoy checking out the articles I write every Thursday for the Daily Republic newspaper, which can generally be found on the front page of the Lifestyle section.

ABOUT ME:

I am a native of Cherokee, Iowa where I grew up on a farm.  I knew at the age of 13 that becoming a chiropractor would be my calling in life.  I was having excruciating stomach pains while running track, but no-one, including my doctors could come up with a reason why.  After all the blood work, CAT scan, and every other test and specialist had failed to produce a reason, a family friend who was a chiropractor offered his help.  It was determined that the injury was resulting from a nerve being pinched in the spine, causing intense pain during heavy running sessions.  I knew then that if a person could be capable of helping a body to heal itself without the use of medications or surgeries, then that's what I wanted to be a part of.  I attended undergrad at the University of South Dakota, where I met my wife and Mitchell native, Melissa (Schuh).  After 3 years there, I received early acceptance into Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, MN.
My office has been open since February 2002.  I invite you to make an appointment and meet my great staff: Laci, Cheri, and my wife Melissa.

INSURANCE:

Chiropractic care is covered by most forms of insurance including personal health, workers comp, medicaid, medicare, auto, and supplemental insurance companies.  For your convenience, insurance billing is handled at the office by my staff.  If you have any questions regarding insurance, please contact my office at 996-2186 and a staff member will be happy to assist you.

LOCATION:

We are located on the south end of town between Bonanza and the Pepsi plant.

Pain is not something that any of us need or want to live with.  Ignoring it will not make it go away.  Fortunately, chiropractic could help you get rid of it quickly and easily.  Call my office today to see how chiropractic can work for you.  I look forward to helping you heal!