Drug-free, personalized chiropractic care from Jefferson City's trusted clinic since 2006.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center provides pediatric chiropractic for residents of Centertown and the surrounding area. With nearly two decades of experience, Dr. Wheat and Dr. Galbraith deliver drug-free care from their Jefferson City office, about a 15-minute drive west from Centertown. Most insurance plans are accepted — call (573) 636-3555 to verify yours.
Centertown sits along Highway 50 west of Jefferson City, a convenient straight shot for residents heading in for appointments. The community values dependable, drug-free healthcare options, and Wheat Chiropractic has served Centertown families for years. For pediatric chiropractic, Centertown residents choose Wheat Chiropractic because the practice has been voted Jefferson City's Best Chiropractic Office by City's Best Magazine every year since 2014 and the News Tribune Reader's Choice every year since 2016. That combination of national recognition and local trust means patients do not have to drive to Columbia or St. Louis for quality chiropractic care — it is available right here in Jefferson City, about a 15-minute drive west from Centertown.
Chiropractic care for children is gentle, safe, and growing in popularity as more parents seek drug-free options for their kids. The birth process itself can stress a newborn's spine, and the tumbles, falls, and growth spurts of childhood add up. Wheat Chiropractic treats children from infants to teens using very light pressure—often no more than the pressure used to test a tomato for ripeness. Adjustments for kids look nothing like adult adjustments; they are quick, gentle, and often performed while the child sits on a parent's lap. Common reasons parents bring their children include colic, ear infections, bed-wetting, growing pains, postural issues from heavy backpacks, and sports injuries. The goal is to keep the nervous system functioning at its best so the body can heal and grow without interference. No medication, no forceful manipulation—just gentle, precise care.
Yes. Pediatric adjusting uses very light pressure—often no firmer than checking a ripe tomato—and is tailored to a child's size and stage. Dr. Wheat has treated children of all ages, and Centertown parents are welcome to stay in the room during every visit.
Parents bring children for colic, ear infections, bed-wetting, growing pains, posture issues, and sports injuries. Chiropractic supports the nervous system so the body functions at its best, and many Centertown families use it as a drug-free wellness tool.
Even newborns can be evaluated—the birth process can stress a baby's spine. Dr. Wheat has treated infants through teens, and Centertown parents can call (573) 636-3555 to discuss whether care is right for their child.
Child visits are typically shorter and less expensive than adult visits. Many insurance plans cover pediatric chiropractic, and the front desk verifies your benefits before the first appointment so Centertown families know their cost.
Yes — it is a straight 15-minute drive east on Highway 50. The route is simple and well-maintained, and many Centertown patients schedule early-morning or late-afternoon appointments to fit around work.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 900, Jefferson City, MO 65109 in Jefferson City — about a 15-minute drive west from Centertown (roughly 11 miles east on Highway 50). We welcome patients from Centertown, MO (ZIP 65023) and the surrounding communities.
We also provide pediatric chiropractic to patients in the cities surrounding Centertown: