Get Out of Pain and Back to Living.
5 Star Rating Item
In Practice Since 1994 Item
Most Insurance Accepted Item
Serving South Des Moines 30+ Years
About Us
Our Commitment to Your Wellness Journey
Dr. Sara graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences in 1994 and has been in practice on the Southside of Des Moines ever since. She is also Certified in Acupunture and is now a Certified Functional Medicine Physician. She attended undergraduate at Wartburg College. She is married and has 2 boys. She loves to run, kayak and hike. She also likes to visit the national parks and attend sporting events.
Our Vision
To empower every individual to live pain-free, move confidently, and achieve long-term wellness through modern, patient-focused therapeutic care.
Our Mission
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Services
How We Help You Feel Better
Chiropractic Care
We find the root cause of your pain and fix it — without drugs or surgery. Dr. Sara uses gentle hands-on adjustments, soft tissue work, and therapeutic tools tailored to your body.
Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine by a Certified Acupuncturist. We treat pain, stress, shoulder tension, smoking cessation, and more with this gentle, relaxing therapy.
Functional Medicine
Your labs say normal — but you still feel terrible? Functional medicine finds what conventional care misses. Comprehensive hormone, thyroid, gut, and nutrient testing to find and fix your root cause.
Nutrition & Supplements
Professional-grade supplements from NutriDyn and Standard Process — recommended based on your lab results, not guesswork. Clinical-strength nutrition that actually works.
Meet Dr. Sara Neil, DC
Chiropractor
Dr. Sara Neil has been serving families on the Southside of Des Moines since 1994 — over 30 years in the same
community she calls home. She holds three credentials most chiropractors do not: Doctor of Chiropractic (Northwestern
Health Sciences University), Certified Acupuncturist, and Certified Functional Medicine Physician. Whether you come in with back pain, fatigue, hormone imbalances, or a habit you want to break, Dr. Sara connects the dots and builds a plan that actually works
What Our Patients Are Saying
Posted on Google MelindaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've been seeing Dr. Neil for over a month now and I feel so amazing every time I leave. She gets into that extra deep space that evades everyone else. Highly recommend, if you can get in!Posted on Google Aria STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Friendly and affordable, never had a bad experience there. Staff is always friendly and helpful.Posted on Google MarvaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Neil is a life saver for me! I have used chiropractic for 30+ years. After returning to Des Moines l found South Des Moines Chiropractic Center with Dr. Neil and her team. The chiropractic care l receive from Dr. Neil plays a major roll in my overall health and well being. I feel very fortunate to have such personalized care from people who care.Posted on Google Ronald PriceTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I have been using this chiropractic center for years. We love the staff and care that we recieve here. The receptionist treats us like family every time we come in. They always engage us in conversation about our week and our lives. I would not go anywhere else to have chiropractic service done on my back. She always knows how to make my back feel like I am on cloud 9. Even if you don't have insurance her rates are great. I would recommend to anyone looking for a new or better chiropractor.
We Help With All of This
- Low Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Neck Pain
- Tension Headaches & Migraines Plantar Fasciitis
- Shoulder Pain
- Knee & Hip Pain
- Hormone Imbalances
- Sports Injuries Fatigue & Low Energy
- Gut Health & Bloating
- Tingling or Numbness in Arms
- Smoking Cessation
- Stress & Anxiety Post-Surgery Recovery