Excel Chiropractic and Wellness

i have been diagnosed with POTS (post-orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) since i was around 11 and i am now 18. until i got treatment at the start of july, anytime id stand up too fast i would go blind for a moment, get vertigo, blood pressure would raise or drop by at least 20 (just from standing up) and most times i would have to brace myself and fall to the floor to recover. i started treatment with brian chapp and my symptoms have completely subsided. he ended up explaining to me that one of my vertebrate was shifted, pressing on one of my nerves that goes to my heart and lungs. i also had shortness of breath and digestive issues due to vertebrae suppressing nerve signals, and chiropractic care has improved my quality of life astronomically. as someone who deals with mental illness, i have learned through this healing journey that you cannot fully heal the mind if the body is not healed as well. my mindset was changed but my body still held on to trauma and stress and with my treatment here, i feel like i have turned a new leaf! i have motivation to do things, i got back to work (i had to quit my job due to scoliosis and sciatica) which dr chapp has also helped heal!! my pain used to be a daily 7/10 and now is around a 1or2/10 on a bad day! i also mentioned i had struggled with tmj issues my whole life and dr. chapp offered to help treat it! i wasn’t aware chiropractors also can work with the jaw! my right temporal-mandibular joint would pop completely out of the socket any time i opened my mouth. this led to chronic discomfort and headaches (especially at night and bad weather) and i also had visible facial asymmetry. my mom had to get jaw surgery when i was young and i remember how brutal the recovery is. i thought that would be my future and only option. i now have improved jaw stability, and the joint is no longer as loose! i no longer get migranes and can sleep soundly! highly recommended chiropractic treatment for nerve disorders as well as mental health struggles and tmj issues! a happy body=a happy mind 😄

I've been seeing Dr. Ferguson for over 10 years, and I can't imagine going anywhere else. He's been a huge part of my overall health and wellness, helping me stay feeling my best through every season of life. He's knowledgeable, takes the time to listen, and genuinely cares about his patients. I recommend him to friends, family, and clients with complete confidence because I know they'll receive exceptional care. If you're looking for a chiropractor you can trust, I can't recommend him enough! All of the staff at the front desk is great as well! I've never had a poor experience!

I live in Des Moines, but won’t trust my chiropractic care to anyone but Excel. I recently had a long season of dealing with neck and jaw pain during which I saw each of the competent docs. As I was healing they gave me confidence my body would heal and taught me how to make progress on my own. There was never any pressure to schedule unnecessary appointments. And while the doctors are great, their office staff is the most fun and personable. It’s just a great experience from the moment you walk in the door, which is why it’s worth the three-hour drive!

I’ve been seeing Dr. Akerson at Excel for almost a decade and I’ve had such a good experience! The staff is always friendly and I never feel rushed in my appts! If there have ever been any times that I’ve needed to get in randomly for an injury, they’ve always been so good at getting me in ASAP. I recommend this place to everyone I know!

Highly recommend. They take time to educate you, and make you feel very comfortable. They’ve helped me manage my dizziness and provide relief for my TMJ. Even with my specific concerns, they will make sure everything else is feeling good and in place where it should be. I’m so happy I tried them out when my coworker recommended Excel! If you’re thinking about it, make an appointment. You won’t be disappointed.