Drug-free, personalized chiropractic care from Jefferson City's trusted clinic since 2006.
Children's Chiropractic is available at Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center for patients traveling from Russellville, MO. The office is about a 25-minute drive west on Highway 50 from Russellville, and the clinic has served Jefferson City and the surrounding area since 2006, giving Dr. Wheat and Dr. Galbraith nearly two decades of hands-on experience. To book, call (573) 636-3555 — no referral is needed.
Russellville is a vibrant community along Highway 50 in Moniteau County, known for its annual Oktoberfest and strong school district. Russellville families make the easy drive east on Highway 50 to Jefferson City for chiropractic care that is not available closer to home. Patients in Russellville choose Wheat Chiropractic for pediatric chiropractic because care is personalized for every age and stage, from children and athletes to expectant mothers and seniors, so the approach is always matched to the person in front of the doctor. The doctors treat the whole family — children, athletes, expectant mothers, and seniors — and the clinic has served Jefferson City and the surrounding area since 2006, giving Dr. Wheat and Dr. Galbraith nearly two decades of hands-on experience. That depth of experience shows in how carefully each visit is tailored, whether you are a first-time patient or have been in care for years.
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 Russellville 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 Russellville 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 Russellville 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 Russellville families know their cost.
Yes — Dr. Galbraith works with student-athletes from Russellville and surrounding schools. The 25-minute drive on Highway 50 is manageable for families, and we offer after-school appointment times for student-athletes.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 900, Jefferson City, MO 65109 in Jefferson City — about a 25-minute drive west on Highway 50 from Russellville (roughly 20 miles east on Highway 50). We welcome patients from Russellville, MO (ZIP 65076) and the surrounding communities.
We also provide pediatric chiropractic to patients in the cities surrounding Russellville: