Business Details
Your Trusted Chiropractic Care Provider in Merriam, Kansas
At Vita Chiropractic, we are dedicated to transforming lives through neurologically-based chiropractic care that prioritizes the body's innate ability to heal. Our practice focuses on removing nerve interference to optimize nervous system function, enabling individuals and families to achieve higher health and fulfill their greater purposes. With specialized expertise in prenatal and postpartum care, pediatric adjustments, and personal injury rehabilitation, we provide gentle, evidence-based solutions tailored to each patient's unique needs. Our team combines advanced certifications in Torque Release Technique and Webster Technique with a commitment to proactive wellness, ensuring care plans address root causes rather than temporary symptoms.We serve Merriam, Shawnee, Overland Park, and the Greater Kansas City area with family discount plans and transparent communication about costs and insurance coverage. Our on-site digital x-ray suite and personalized approach to new patient consultations reflect our dedication to thorough, patient-centered care. By emphasizing early detection of subluxations and maintaining spinal alignment throughout life's stages, we help patients prevent chronic conditions and improve overall well-being.
Services
Neurologically-Based Chiropractic Care
Prenatal and Postpartum Care
Pediatric Chiropractic
Personal Injury Treatment
Headaches and Migraines
Highlights and features
- We offer family discount plans for holistic wellness care
- Our doctors hold Advance Certified Proficient in Torque Release Technique credentials
- On-site digital x-ray suite for diagnostic convenience
- Specialized training in prenatal/postpartum and pediatric chiropractic care
- Gentle, non-force adjustments for all ages and conditions
Associations and certifications
- Torque Release Technique
- Webster Technique Certification
What people say
Gentle adjustments
Family-friendly services
Effective pain relief
Personalized care plans
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Neurologically-Based Chiropractic Care
Our neurologically-based chiropractic care focuses on removing nerve interference to optimize nervous system function. This approach helps patients achieve natural healing and improved overall wellness through gentle, specific adjustments. By addressing spinal misalignments that affect nerve communication, we treat various conditions while promoting long-term health benefits for individuals and families.
Prenatal and Postpartum Care
Specialized prenatal and postpartum chiropractic care using the Webster Technique addresses pelvic alignment and nerve function during pregnancy. This care helps alleviate common discomforts, supports optimal fetal positioning, and aids postpartum recovery. Our gentle adjustments promote maternal wellness while preparing the body for natural childbirth and postnatal healing.
Pediatric Chiropractic
Gentle pediatric chiropractic care addresses developmental stressors from birth through childhood. Our adjustments help with common childhood issues like colic, ear infections, and sleep disturbances while supporting nervous system development. Early spinal alignment promotes proper growth patterns and establishes lifelong wellness foundations for children.
Personal Injury Treatment
Specialized personal injury treatment focuses on rehabilitation following auto accidents and traumatic events. Our thorough evaluations document pre-injury status while gentle adjustments address spinal misalignments causing pain and dysfunction. We work with insurance providers to ensure comprehensive care for recovery from whiplash, headaches, and other collision-related injuries.
Headaches and Migraines
Targeted chiropractic care addresses the spinal misalignments contributing to tension headaches, migraines, and cluster headaches. By improving nerve communication and reducing muscle tension, our adjustments provide natural relief from chronic head pain. This approach helps patients reduce medication dependence while addressing the root causes of recurring headaches.
People
Dr. Zach Nelson
Co-Owner & Chiropractor
Dr. Zach Nelson specializes in neurologically-based chiropractic care with advanced certification in Torque Release Technique. He earned his degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College and focuses on pediatric care and prenatal adjustments using the Webster Technique. His personal experience with chiropractic healing inspired his career path.
Dr. Maustin Otterstatter
Chiropractor
Dr. Maustin Otterstatter provides chiropractic care for patients of all ages after discovering its benefits during his high school sports career. He graduated from Cleveland University-Kansas City and specializes in helping patients overcome pain through gentle adjustments and nervous system optimization.
Meagan Nelson
Co-Owner and Director of Operations
Meagan Nelson co-founded Vita Chiropractic with her husband Dr. Zach Nelson. With a biology background and personal experience in proactive chiropractic care, she manages operations while promoting family-centered wellness through accessible healthcare solutions for local communities.
Emma
Office Manager & Clinical Chiropractic Assistant
Emma manages office operations while supporting clinical care as a chiropractic assistant. With a public health degree and personal experience in neurologically-based adjustments, she helps patients understand wellness benefits and maintains Vita's patient-centered service approach.
Arlo
Office Mascot
Arlo the English Bulldog serves as Vita Chiropractic's official office mascot and patient engagement technician. This friendly therapy dog helps create a welcoming environment while providing comfort to patients during their wellness visits.
Questions
What chiropractic techniques do you use?
We specialize in Torque Release Technique and Webster Technique for precise, gentle adjustments that optimize nervous system function.
Do you treat children and pregnant women?
Yes, we provide specialized care for all ages including prenatal/postpartum women and pediatric patients using safe, gentle techniques.
How does chiropractic care help headaches?
By correcting spinal misalignments that affect nerve communication, our adjustments reduce frequency and severity of tension headaches and migraines.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring your insurance card and complete new patient forms online before arrival for a smooth check-in process.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with most major insurance providers and offer superbill documentation for out-of-network or health share plans.
What conditions do you treat?
We address spinal misalignments contributing to various conditions including back pain, neck pain, headaches, pregnancy discomforts, and pediatric wellness concerns.
