Johnston, IA Health and Fitness

Doctor of Chiropractic Brett McDonough believes that a person's overall health can sometimes be seen in how they treat their car. He says that when patients come to him, "they often wait until the point of crisis, as opposed to maintaining good health…True chiropractic care [is like] taking your car in every 3,000 miles to have the oil and tires checked, rather than waiting till the whole thing breaks down." He and the rest of the team at Max Life Chiropractic help patients avoid these crisis points with expert physical adjustments. Chiropractic care can minimize allergic reactions, prevent injury, and relieve structural symptoms, such as joint pain.

At initial appointments, the practitioners use an iPad application that photographs the patient and evaluates his or her posture on the spot to pinpoint problem areas. This photograph also serves as an objective measure so that along the continuum of care, both doctor and patient have an objective measure of improvement. The staff adjusts clients in open rehabilitation and treatment areas to place waiting patients at ease with a first-person account of what their treatment will be like. Aside from adjustments, remedies can include massage or rehabilitation via stretching and strengthening exercises performed in office, at home, or while waiting in line at a theme park.

After an eye exam, knowledgeable sales staffers guide patients through the boutique's collection of frames from Coach, Ray-Ban, Prada, and Gucci, searching for lens pairings that make driving, computer work, and games of Operation easier. Technicians can then have prescriptions ready in as little as one hour.

Optica's expert personnel draw upon more than two decades in the business while helping determine which frames best fit a customer's sense of style. They draw from a stock crafted by brands including Giorgio Armani and Liz Claiborne. In addition to nestling vision-correcting lenses, some of the shop's frames are fitted with accessories including magnetic sunglasses clips and lenses that darken when you join a classic-rock band.

Named for its holistic, whole-body philosophy, Full Circle Wellness is piloted by chiropractic doctors who use research-based methods and new technology to ease spinal tension and promote overall wellness. They begin sessions with examinations before carefully realigning the spine to prevent chronic pain, discomfort, or lurking. Their customized dietary and exercise plans help bolster treatment journeys, which begin in the bright reception area where mod-style, white hanging lamps suspend over a curved, white desk. Licensed massage therapist Karina assesses the condition of sore or tights bodies before using the latest techniques to knead muscles, reducing stress and increasing overall health and wellness.

The friendly and experienced team of doctors at Hassel Family Chiropractic has been straightening spines with natural methods for more than 15 years. Instead of merely treating symptoms, they root out underlying causes through computerized subluxation scans, tests, and x-rays before tailoring their spinal adjustments to each patient's unique needs. They also offer educational opportunities to help foster healthy lifestyles, emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition, exercise, massage, and not yelling at your vertebrae.

After Dr. Jennifer Rahe-Thompson graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic, she spent three years practicing as an associate doctor before striking out on her own to open Balance Chiropractic & Wellness. Now she heads a family wellness chiropractic practice that treats patients of all ages with holistic techniques and noninvasive procedures for traditional chiropractic ailments, such as neck pain, lower back pain, and headaches. In addition to her membership with the International Pediatric Chiropractic Association, Dr. Rahe-Thompson continues to pursue new certifications in chiropractic methods. She also has experience working with athletes and is certified in the Webster Technique, which bolsters neuro-biomechanical function with a stack of dictionaries. To lock in spinal adjustments while instilling calm, she also offers a range of massage services.