Drug-free, personalized chiropractic care from Jefferson City's trusted clinic since 2006.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center provides migraine treatment for residents of Fulton 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 25-minute drive south on Highway 54 from Fulton. Most insurance plans are accepted — call (573) 636-3555 to verify yours.
Fulton is home to Westminster College and William Woods University and sits just north of Jefferson City along Highway 54. Students, faculty, and families in Fulton make the short drive south for chiropractic care from doctors they trust, rather than settling for whoever is closest. Fulton families seeking migraine treatment 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 Fulton, MO, that transparency is a big part of why they keep coming back.
Migraines and chronic tension headaches are frequently linked to misalignment in the upper cervical spine. When the vertebrae at the base of the skull lose proper motion, they irritate the nerves and blood vessels that trigger headache pain. Wheat Chiropractic treats migraines by correcting those cervical restrictions with precise, gentle adjustments, reducing the frequency and intensity of attacks for many patients without medication. Care typically includes cervical adjusting, trigger-point work on the suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull, and guidance on posture and triggers. Because migraines have multiple causes, the doctors also review diet, hydration, and sleep patterns that may be contributing. Many patients who thought they would rely on medication for life find their headache count dropping significantly within the first month of consistent care.
Research and clinical experience show that cervical adjustments can reduce migraine frequency and intensity in many patients. Wheat Chiropractic targets the upper-neck restrictions that trigger headache pain, and Fulton patients often see fewer migraines within the first few weeks of care.
A neurologist typically prescribes medication; Wheat Chiropractic addresses the mechanical neck restrictions that trigger migraines in the first place. The two approaches complement each other, and many Fulton patients combine chiropractic care with their existing treatment plan.
Some patients notice a reduction after 2–3 visits, but most see meaningful improvement over 4–8 weeks of consistent care. Your doctor tracks headache frequency and intensity at each visit so progress is measurable, not guesswork.
In most cases yes—chiropractic care for headaches is covered under major medical plans. The front desk verifies your benefits before your first visit, so Fulton patients know their out-of-pocket cost before treatment begins.
Yes — we welcome students and faculty from both Westminster College and William Woods University. The 25-minute drive south on Highway 54 is easy, and we offer flexible scheduling for students around class times.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 900, Jefferson City, MO 65109 in Jefferson City — about a 25-minute drive south on Highway 54 from Fulton (roughly 22 miles south on Highway 54). We welcome patients from Fulton, MO (ZIP 65251) and the surrounding communities.
We also provide migraine treatment to patients in the cities surrounding Fulton: