About Us

Learn What Makes Ideal Health A Chiropractic Wellness Studio

- Our Promise To You

Putting Family First In Healthcare

As a wellness focused practice, we take a different approach to healing. Of course we want to help you get pain relief as fast as possible, but our primary goal extends much deeper than that (literally!). Pain is just a symptom, much like muscle tightness, acid reflux, bed wetting, numbness and tingling, neck stiffness, or any other condition you may be dealing with, all of which serve as our body's way of warning us that something is going on beneath the surface. Our job is to identify this underlying cause and correct it, allowing your body to function at its best!

Traditional healthcare often focuses on treating these symptoms (like taking something for a headache) which ultimately leaves patients feeling helpless. Our goal is to shift the way you think about healing, allowing you to take back control of your personal health!

And, you’ll be happy to know, we practice what we preach! Our two oldest boys were caught by dad during their un-medicated hospital births while our third son was born at home. We are extremely proud that they have had completely drug free lives; no vaccines, no pain relievers, no antibiotics, not one single medication ever. Does this mean they’ve never been sick? Of course not! We believe in supporting the body during a health crisis instead of suppressing symptoms.

Our ultimate goal is to empower you to make educated choices about your health because without your health, what do you really have?

- Healing Starts With You

What You Can Expect On Day 1

In our office, we use x-rays and computerized scans, as well as a physical exam and extensive consultation to determine if we can help you. You always have two sets of eyes looking at every scan and every x-ray. And then we dig deeper. We talk with you about nutrition as well as chemical and emotional stressors. We give exercises and stretches and advice on posture (did you sit up taller after reading that?). We combine our unique areas of expertise which allows us to serve so many families in our community.

Chiropractic Care

As the foundation of our practice, we use chiropractic adjustments, either by hand or through the use of instruments like our flexion-distraction table, to deliver gentle corrections to the alignment of your spine. This allows your nervous system to facilitate full-body healing!

Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy often helps people relax, take time out for themselves and find relief from pain. Massage therapy, in conjunction with chiropractic care, acupuncture, diet, exercise and holistic practices, can help us all to function optimally and have a better quality of life.

- Meet Our Doctors

Experienced Doctors In Whole-Person Focused Healing

Dr. Jeremy

Chiropractic

Dr. Sandy

Chiropractic

Dr. Laura

Chiropractic

Dr. Tom

Acupuncture

- 2026 Reader's Choice Award Winner

Best Elk River Chiropractor 2026

Ideal Health is incredibly honored to be voted as Elk River's Best Chiropractic Clinic in 2026. To be recognized with such an award by our community means the world to us. Our patients at Ideal Health are the backbone of our practice, and we wouldn't be able to do what we do without your continued support!

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- Frequently Asked Questions

Everyone's Health Journey Is Different, But We Want You To Feel Comfortable On Your First Visit

Do you accept insurance?

You can use health, personal injury, auto or workers compensation insurance. However, how much coverage you’ll receive depends on your individual plan. Some or all of the doctors in our office are in-network providers with the following insurance companies:

- Aetna

- BCBS

- Cigna

- HealthPartners

- Medica

- Medicaid

- Medicare

- UCare

- United Health Care

- Veteran’s Administration (VA)

We also offer cash plans to make care affordable for families. We strongly believe that your health care decisions should be made between you & your doctor, but we will work with your insurance company to maximize your insurance benefits.

Is chiropractic care safe?

Yes! Over the past 20 years, we have safely given 10s of 1000s of adjustments to newborn babies, athletes, pregnant moms, senior citizens and office workers. As a new patient, you will not be accepted into our practice until we have completed a comprehensive examination and review of the pertinent findings. These results determine if you are a good chiropractic case.

Will I have to get adjusted for the rest of my life?

Absolutely! Of course we’re kidding. Obviously, how much care you choose to have is up to you. While most people experience fast pain relief, many don’t stop there. They choose to correct the underlying problem by continuing with regular adjustments, adding exercises, working on nutrition & building healthy minds. Ultimately, the choice is yours.

What type of techniques do you use?

We utilize a number of different adjusting techniques based on each individual patient’s needs.

Manual adjustments – We use our hands to adjust various joints of the body to help restore proper motion and function. If you’ve been adjusted this way, you may have heard a popping or cracking sound.

Drop tables – Parts of the chiropractic table move up and down slightly to aid in the adjustment. While the tables may sound loud, this is a very gentle, effective way to give an adjustment.

Mechanical flexion-distraction – A special chiropractic table which pivots causing an increase in spinal motion. You may find this especially comfortable if you’ve had a disc bulge or herniation.

Impulse IQ – A computerized instrument that produces a controlled force that has 3 adjustable settings. If you have found manual adjustments just a bit too much, this is a great option for you!

Webster technique – a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effect of sacral subluxation and/or SI joint dysfunction. In doing so, neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is facilitated. Your midwife or OB may refer you to a Webster certified chiropractor for an evaluation while you’re pregnant.

Craniosacral therapy – A process of using light touch to affect the skull, pelvis and spine. Patients report a feeling of calm, relaxation and stress relief after receiving this procedure.

Acupuncture – Involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.