Melissa Peters, D.C.

Holistic Chiropractor | Integrating Interdisciplinary Practices for Comprehensive Patient Care

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

About

Dedicated chiropractor with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating diverse musculoskeletal conditions. Committed to providing holistic care through innovative treatment plans that examine the pain catalyst, improve joint mobilization, and incorporate the mind-body connection.

Experience

  • Clinic Director & Chiropractor at My Chiro, LLC
    2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

    ✔Promoted quickly to clinic director at the Des Moines, IA, location after being initially hired as a chiropractor at the Cedar Rapids, IA, clinic. ✔Oversee operations at the Des Moines office—a fast-paced walk-in model—while working to enhance patient satisfaction and increase patient volume. ✔Collaborate with a diverse team of providers to implement treatment strategies, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

  • Associate Chiropractor at Salem/Freeman Chiropractic
    2018 - 2022 · 4 yrs

    ✔Served as the lead chiropractor at the Freeman satellite location, using ancillary modalities including Ultrasound, ESTIM, IASTM, and Kinesiology Taping. ✔Earned Acupuncture Certification, integrating this skill into comprehensive patient care plans that addressed individual needs. ✔Leveraged skills and insights to foster practice growth and increase patient recruitment and retention.

  • Associate Chiropractor at Pinnacle Sport & Spine
    2017 - 2018 · 1 yr

    ✔Implemented rehabilitative techniques combining chiropractic care with Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation, Kinesiology Taping, and Rehabilitative Stretching to enhance recovery outcomes.

  • Associate Chiropractor at Burkert Chiropractic Center (BCC)
    2015 - 2017 · 2 yrs

    ✔Leveraged X-ray diagnostics to optimize treatment plans and enhance patient results.

  • Teaching Assistant at 5 Points Wellness & Massage School
    2013 - 2015 · 2 yrs

    ✔Pursued an internship while preparing for Part IV boards, gaining hands-on experience while teaching anatomy and physiology to massage therapy students.