Heartland Chiropractic and Wellness Center is a Chiropractor in Johnston, IA. The practice focuses on whole-body healing through chiropractic and functional medicine, serving patients from 2 hours old to 92 years young. Services include chiropractic care, functional medicine, IV therapy, SoftWave therapy, and child development support. The clinic treats shoulder and knee injuries, offers nutritional recommendations, and provides physical rehabilitation. Dr. Valerie Skow, who owns the practice and established it in Johnston in 2004, specializes in women's health across all life stages, including pregnancy and menopause. She holds a fellowship from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association for her focus on prenatal and pediatric care. Dr. Lindsay Wilson, the second chiropractic physician, focuses on helping patients feel better and stay active, and became certified in upper-body dry needling in 2025. The team also includes Meg Kinnetz, a nurse practitioner specializing in neurological conditions, a SoftWave technician, and two chiropractic assistants. The clinic aims to treat conditions with natural solutions first, working to remove irritants from the nervous system and optimize bodily functions rather than managing symptoms with prescription medications. Treatment plans are personalized and collaborative, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.
The office is located at 5521 NW 86th St, situated on Northwest 86th Street. It is about a quarter mile from La'james International College and Mercy Johnston Medical Clinic, and roughly a third of a mile from the Ampersand Sculpture public artwork. The clinic is also near The Iowa Clinic Family Medicine and The UPS Store, both within a short walk. Hours vary by day, with Monday and Thursday starting at 8:30 AM, Tuesday and Wednesday starting at 7:00 AM, and Friday ending at 1:00 PM. Saturday hours are from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The business holds a rating of 4.90 based on customer reviews. This positive feedback reflects the experience of the patients who have visited the clinic. Heartland Chiropractic and Wellness Center is a chiropractic and wellness center in Johnston, IA, dedicated to natural wellness solutions and patient-centered care.