Drug-free, personalized chiropractic care from Jefferson City's trusted clinic since 2006.
Patients from Jefferson City can receive pediatric chiropractic at Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Jefferson City. The clinic has served central Missouri since 2006 and accepts most major insurance plans. Call (573) 636-3555 to schedule an appointment from Jefferson City, MO.
As Missouri's capital city, Jefferson City sits along the Missouri River and is home to the State Capitol, Lincoln University, and a growing medical corridor. Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center has been part of this community since 2006, serving everyone from state employees who sit at desks all day to families in the surrounding neighborhoods. Jefferson City families seeking pediatric chiropractic rely on Wheat Chiropractic because every treatment plan is drug-free and non-surgical, using hands-on care and supportive therapies to address the root cause rather than masking symptoms with medication. Every care plan is written out and reviewed with you before treatment begins, so you know the timeline, the cost, and the expected results. For residents of Jefferson City, MO, that transparency is a big part of why they keep coming back.
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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City families know their cost.
Yes — our office at 1001 Diamond Ridge has on-site parking. Patients coming from the Capitol or downtown can reach us in about 10 minutes via Missouri Boulevard, and parking is never an issue.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 900, Jefferson City, MO 65109 in Jefferson City — just minutes away from Jefferson City (under 5 minutes from downtown). We welcome patients from Jefferson City, MO (ZIPs 65109, 65101, 65192) and the surrounding communities.
We also provide pediatric chiropractic to patients in the cities surrounding Jefferson City: