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24 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Chiropractic Care in Cedar Rapids
At River Valley Chiropractic, we prioritize educating patients about holistic health and wellness through chiropractic care, diet, and lifestyle adjustments. Our mission is to address immediate health concerns while empowering patients to take active roles in their long-term well-being. With a focus on personalized treatment plans, we combine traditional and alternative medicine to meet individual needs, utilizing advanced techniques like Graston, decompression traction, and acupuncture.Our team, led by Dr. Kent Miskimen, brings decades of experience in sports injury rehabilitation and functional medicine, ensuring tailored care for all agesfrom newborns to seniors. We emphasize structural correction, immune system support, and ongoing maintenance to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Graston Technique
Acupuncture
Massage Therapy
Lean Life Weight Loss
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual health goals.
- Our team uses advanced techniques like Graston and decompression traction.
- We prioritize patient education for long-term wellness success.
- Emergency services available for urgent care needs.
- Experienced in sports injury rehabilitation and functional medicine.
What people say
Personalized treatment plans
Effective pain relief
Professional expertise
Chronic condition improvement
Marathon injury recovery
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Spinal adjustments correct misalignments to alleviate nerve irritation and improve bodily function. Our evidence-based approach addresses back pain, neck pain, headaches, and sciatica while enhancing overall wellness. Patients benefit from reduced inflammation, improved mobility, and better organ function through regular adjustments tailored to individual needs.
Graston Technique
This specialized therapy uses stainless steel instruments to treat soft tissue injuries and chronic pain conditions. By breaking down scar tissue and fascial restrictions, it accelerates healing and restores normal movement patterns. Patients experience faster recovery from sports injuries, tendonitis, and muscle strains through this non-invasive technique combined with traditional chiropractic care.
Acupuncture
Our acupuncture treatments stimulate specific body points to relieve pain and promote natural healing. This drug-free therapy addresses chronic pain, stress, and digestive issues while complementing chiropractic adjustments. Patients appreciate its effectiveness for headaches, fibromyalgia, and stress-related conditions through a holistic approach to wellness.
Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massage services include Swedish, deep tissue, and sports massage techniques to relieve muscle tension and improve circulation. Our licensed therapists customize sessions for injury recovery, stress reduction, and postural correction. Regular massage therapy enhances the effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments and supports overall wellness goals.
Lean Life Weight Loss
This supervised program combines personalized health coaching with nutrition guidance to achieve sustainable weight loss. Through a three-phase approach focusing on detoxification, training, and maintenance, patients experience improved energy levels and reduced medication dependence. The program addresses metabolic health, lifestyle changes, and long-term wellness strategies.
People
Dr. Kent Miskimen
Chiropractor
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic with 20+ years of experience in sports injury rehabilitation and functional medicine. Specializes in personalized treatment plans combining traditional and alternative therapies for optimal patient outcomes.
Shelley Miskimen
Licensed Massage Therapist
Certified massage therapist with expertise in therapeutic techniques that complement chiropractic care. Specializes in prenatal massage, sports recovery, and muscle tension relief to enhance patient treatment outcomes through integrated wellness approaches.
Susan Salee
Office Coordinator
Manages patient care coordination and office operations with 15+ years of experience in healthcare administration. Focuses on creating welcoming environments and ensuring smooth patient experiences from initial consultation through treatment completion.
Questions
What conditions do you treat besides back pain?
We treat headaches, neck pain, sciatica, sports injuries, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and various musculoskeletal conditions through integrated chiropractic approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance claims but focus on transparent pricing without insurance company restrictions to maintain treatment flexibility.
How long are treatment sessions?
Initial consultations last 45-60 minutes with follow-up appointments ranging from 15-30 minutes depending on treatment complexity and patient needs.
What makes your approach different?
Our combination of chiropractic care, massage therapy, and functional medicine addresses root causes through personalized treatment plans that adapt to individual health goals and changing needs.
Are treatments safe for all ages?
Yes, we modify techniques for infants, seniors, and pregnant women using gentle, effective methods proven safe across all age groups and special conditions.
Do you offer wellness programs?
Our Lean Life program provides structured weight loss coaching combined with chiropractic care to address metabolic health and lifestyle factors affecting overall wellness.
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Reviews (5)
Tonia
Jan 05, 2022
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Kent and Shelly are great at what they do and they genuinely care about their patients. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my chiropractic needs.
Justin Shoaff
Jul 22, 2020
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The appointments are always on time, no waiting in the lobby for long periods. Full treatment plan well communicated during consultation.
Brandon Humfleet
Jul 08, 2020
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This place has great people, and knows what they are doing, we have been going to them for a bit now, and wouldn't go any place else, Love this place.
Gina Pins
Jun 13, 2020
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I've been going for many years and will continue to do so. Chiropractic care is great and beneficial, and the massage is spectacular! Office staff is kind and caring.
Karissa Yoder
May 19, 2020
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Very friendly staff. Kent and Shelly are very knowledgeable and easy to talk to if you have questions.
