Dr. Alex is originally from Kansas City, KS and has been a practicing chiropractor in Des Moines, IA for the past 16 years. She received her diplomate in chiropractic acupuncture 14 years ago, and has been utilizing nutrition in her practice her whole career.  Her primary specialty is muscle testing which she utilizes in chiropractic, acupuncture and nutrition. Dr. Alex has a very gentle approach to her treatment methods, as she’s mastered a variety of treatment techniques (see below) that are very comfortable, safe and effective for men, women and children of all ages. Dr. Alex’s mission is to create an environment that is warm, educational, and always welcoming.

Dr. Alex specializes in the support of chronic disorders, including: pain, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, skin conditions, immune challenges, nerve conditions, auto-immune disorders, and much more. Dr. Alex has a strong passion for the treatment of females and children, but her secret love is pediatric acupuncture.

Dr. Alex’s most commonly supported conditions:

• Infertility, Pediatrics & Female conditions

  1. Chronic conditions:

     • Digestive issues, Skin issues, Asthma, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Immune

  2. Pain & Decreased function, especially pertaining to:

     • Headaches & Migraines

     • Extremity Issues – knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, wrist, ankle, foot

     • Nerve Issues – Sciatica & Carpal Tunnel, Numbness & Tingling

     • Joint Pain – Back pain, Neck pain, Bursitis, Arthritis

  3. Difficult cases

  • Neurological issues, auto-immune disorders, recovery from stroke or surgery, and much more

  4. Emotional Imbalances, PANDAS

Dr. Alex’s degrees:

• Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan University

  1. Doctorate in Chiropractic Acupuncture

     • Highest level of Acupuncture training a practicing chiropractor can receive

     • Advanced Certified in Activator Adjusting Technique (a low-impact, gentle adjusting technique)

     • Certified in Emotion Code

     • Certified in Limbic System Rewiring of the emotional brain

     • Pro Level certified in Nutrition Response Technique

     • Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences at Kansas State University

     • Extensive training in Nutritional Supplementation using whole food vitamins, herbs and homeopathic remedies