Meet Our Team

Trisha Ballenger

Office Staff

Sindi is in her first year at Ballenger’s

- - She and her husband live in West Des Moines
  - They have 2 kids-Parker and Regan
  - She loves to travel and read!

Debi has been at Ballenger Chiropractic for 7 years.

- - She is a Mom of 4 and a Grandma of 9 and hoping for more!
  - She loves traveling to be with her children and grandchildren.
  - Her passion is taking the hand of the hurting and leading them to find joy and fulfillment in life.

Travis was born and raised here in the Des Moines area. He was involved in numerous sports throughout high school, which is when his passion for an active and healthy lifestyle began. He attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Health. Throughout his undergraduate studies he worked as a personal trainer and completed a semester long internship in the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at Mercy Medical Center. During this experience he assisted patients in their journey back to full health by leading them through exercises, and educating them on the importance of staying active to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

He extends his passion for health into the general population as he has gained hundreds of hours of experience working one on one with clients and patients. Travis recently attained his CA/CT Certification through Parker University. He seeks to educate patients on how to gain and maintain a pain free lifestyle through the use of functional exercises both in and outside of the clinic in addition to Chiropractic care.

Travis is in charge of the therapy/rehab portion of Ballenger Chiropractic which offers the following:

- - Passive Therapy
    - Electric Muscle Stimulation
    - Rapid Release Technology
    - Trigger Point Therapy
    - Passive Stretching
  - Active Therapy
    - FMS (Functional Movement System)
    - Active Stretching/Strengthening
    - Manual Muscle Testing
    - Rehabilitation ExercisesJoint Mobilization
    - Active Release

Dr. Luke is originally from Pella, Iowa. He attended the University of Northern Iowa, Central College, and Logan University to obtain his various degrees and specialties (see below). Dr. Luke is a firm believer in using a whole body approach (Thinking Well, Eating Well, Moving Well) in healing and maintaining health.

As an athlete himself, Dr. Luke specializes in the treatment of competitive athletes, as well as weekend warriors. He also treats a wide variety of other ailments (see below) through the use of chiropractic, acupuncture, therapy/rehab, and nutritional supplementation. Dr. Luke has a strong passion for education and is also a highly sought-after speaker in the natural healthcare field.

Dr. Luke’s degrees:

- - Doctor of Chiropractic
  - Master’s Degree in Sports Science & Rehabilitation
  - Fellow with the Acupuncture Society of America (Acupuncture degree)
  - Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences
  - Extensive training in Nutritional Supplementation (whole food vitamins & herbal supplementation)

Dr. Luke’s common conditions treated:

- - Sport injuries
  - Digestive disorders
  - Pain & Decreased function, especially pertaining to:
    - Headaches & Migraines
    - Extremity Issues – knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, wrist, ankle, foot
    - Nerve Issues – Sciatica & Carpal Tunnel
    - Joint Pain – Back pain, Neck pain, Bursitis, Arthritis
  - Chronic conditions
    - Skin issues, Asthma, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Immune system, Hormonal

Dr. Alex is originally from Kansas City, KS. She received her various degrees at Kansas State University and Logan University. 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 treatment 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. She excels at treating infertility and hormonal issues, through the use of chiropractic, acupuncture, and nutrition.

Dr. Alex’s degrees:

- - Doctor of Chiropractic
  - Doctorate in Chiropractic Acupuncture
    - Highest level of Acupuncture a practicing physician can receive
      Advanced Certified in Activator Adjusting Technique
    - Highest level of training in Activator adjusting (low-impact, gentle adjusting)
    - Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences
    - Extensive training in Nutritional Supplementation (whole food vitamins, herbal, homeopathic)

Dr. Alex’s common conditions treated:

- - Infertility, Pediatrics & Female conditions
  - Chronic conditions:
    - Digestive issues, Skin issues, Asthma, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Immune
  - 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
  - Difficult cases
    - Neurological issues, auto-immune disorders, recovery from stroke or surgery, and much more

Dr. Dyce is originally from Aurelia, IA. He received his degrees from Simpson College (Indianola, IA) and Palmer College of Chiropractic (Davenport, IA). During his time at Palmer, Dr. Dyce found his passion for working with Athletes, pregnancy, geriatrics, and basically anything with a spine!

Dr. Dyce views the body as a whole organism which cannot be broken down into individual parts or systems. This is why Dr. Dyce uses many different techniques in order to be as specific as possible with each patient he encounters on each visit.

Dr. Dyce’s degrees:

- - Doctor of Chiropractic
  - Fellow with the Acupuncture Society of America (Acupuncture degree)
  - Bachelor of Arts—Biology
  - Extensive training in postural corrective exercises
  - Extensive training in nutritional supplementation through the use of whole food vitamins and herbal supplements.

Dr. Dyce’s common conditions treated:

- - AHC (anterior head carriage)—neck pain, upper back tension/tightness, headaches, and shoulder pain
  - Athletic type injuries (sports induced or the “weekend warrior”)
  - Sciatica (pain down the back of the leg)
  - Loss of motion/function of extremities
  - Digestive problems/complications
  - Weight loss and maintenance