Drug-free, personalized chiropractic care from Jefferson City's trusted clinic since 2006.
If you are in St. Martins, Wheat Chiropractic offers pediatric chiropractic close by in Jefferson City. The practice has been the area's trusted chiropractor since 2006 and welcomes patients from St. Martins, MO (ZIP 65101). Appointments are available Monday through Friday — call (573) 636-3555.
St. Martins is one of Jefferson City's closest neighboring communities, just west of the city limits. For St. Martins residents, Wheat Chiropractic is practically next door—some patients can reach the office in under five minutes. St. Martins 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 St. Martins, 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 St. Martins 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 St. Martins 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 St. Martins 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 St. Martins families know their cost.
We are practically next door — about a 5-minute drive east on Route C. Some St. Martins patients can reach our office in under five minutes, making it one of the most convenient drives of any community we serve.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 900, Jefferson City, MO 65109 in Jefferson City — just a 5-minute drive west of town from St. Martins (roughly 3 miles east on Route C). We welcome patients from St. Martins, MO (ZIP 65101) and the surrounding communities.
We also provide pediatric chiropractic to patients in the cities surrounding St. Martins: