Drug-free, personalized chiropractic care from Jefferson City's trusted clinic since 2006.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center provides rehabilitation therapy for residents of Wardsville 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 15-minute drive south from Wardsville. Most insurance plans are accepted — call (573) 636-3555 to verify yours.
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. Patients in Wardsville choose Wheat Chiropractic for rehabilitation therapy 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.
Rehabilitation therapy bridges the gap between pain relief and full recovery. Adjustments restore joint motion, but without strengthening the muscles that support that joint, the pain returns. Wheat Chiropractic pairs every corrective care plan with targeted rehabilitation exercises that rebuild core stability, improve flexibility, and retrain movement patterns. Sessions include guided stretches, resistance-band work, balance training, and posture-corrective exercises tailored to the patient's specific condition—whether that is post-surgical rehab, a sports injury, or chronic back pain. The doctors progress the exercises as the patient improves, so the program evolves rather than staying static. By the end of a rehab program, patients have a simple home routine they can do independently to maintain results. This is what separates lasting recovery from temporary relief: the body learns to hold itself correctly, not just feel better for a week.
Each session combines guided exercises, stretches, and hands-on care targeted to your condition. The doctors progress your program as you improve, and Wardsville patients leave with a home routine so they can maintain results between visits.
Pain relief without strengthening often leads to relapse. Rehab rebuilds the muscles that support your spine or joint, which is why Wheat Chiropractic includes it in corrective care plans. Wardsville patients who complete rehab stay pain-free longer.
When performed as part of a chiropractic treatment plan, rehab exercises are often covered under major medical insurance. The office verifies your benefits before care begins, so Wardsville patients know their coverage.
Most programs run 4–8 weeks with 1–2 sessions per week, depending on the condition. Your doctor sets a timeline at the start, and the short drive from Wardsville makes regular sessions easy to keep.
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 rehabilitation therapy to patients in the cities surrounding Wardsville: