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 Wardsville, MO. The office is about a 15-minute drive south from Wardsville, 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.
Wardsville is a growing community just south of Jefferson City along Route CC. Families in Wardsville value having a trusted chiropractor close to home rather than driving into the city for every appointment, and Wheat Chiropractic has welcomed Wardsville patients for years. For pediatric chiropractic, Wardsville 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 south from Wardsville.
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 Wardsville 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 Wardsville 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 Wardsville 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 Wardsville families know their cost.
It is a straight shot up Route CC — about 15 minutes. Most Wardsville patients schedule before or after work, and the short drive makes it easy to keep regular appointments for a corrective care plan.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 900, Jefferson City, MO 65109 in Jefferson City — about a 15-minute drive south from Wardsville (roughly 9 miles north on Route CC). We welcome patients from Wardsville, MO (ZIP 65101) and the surrounding communities.
We also provide pediatric chiropractic to patients in the cities surrounding Wardsville: