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👩🏻‍⚕️Dr. Nicole | Ankeny’s Activator & Webster Certified Chiropractor
✨Gentle Pregnancy & Pediatric Care
🌿Supporting Moms through the Shifts of life

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POV 👉🏻 You found the pregnancy chiropractor that actually feels safe.

At The Shift, we are intentionally designed for pregnant mamas:

✨ The table lowers on it’s own so you don’t have to climb
✨ Customized pregnancy pillows for every trimester
✨ Gentle, non-HVLA Activator adjustments
✨ Webster Technique to reduce tension in the pelvis and round ligaments
✨ Creating space for baby to move into optimal positioning
✨ Nervous system support for calmer, more comfortable pregnancies
✨ Preparing for safety and ease during labor and delivery

No twisting. No cracking. No force.

Just specific, light-force care that honors your changing body.

Pregnancy is not something to “just get through.” You deserve to feel supported and you are not meant to live in pain.

We’re certified, we’re intentional, and we’re genuinely honored to care for you every step of the way 🥰

If you’re looking for a place that actually feels like home during one of the biggest seasons of your life, you just found it. 💗

DM me “pregnancy” and I’ll answer any questions you have, or click the link in my bio to book your first visit.

#ankenymoms #prenatalchiropractic #webstertechnique taken in The Shift Chiropractic Lounge by @thechiroshift

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8 months ago

Iowa is getting COLD, and with freezing temperatures on the way, we’re heading into that time of year when it feels like someone in the house is always getting sick. 🥶

One thing I wish more people understood is that chiropractic care is about SO much more than pain.

Your nervous system is constantly communicating between your brain and the rest of your body. It is your body’s central command center… controlling everything from how your body functions, responds to stress, and maintains balance. You literally can’t live without it!

When I adjust you, my goal is to support healthy movement and nervous system function so your body can do what it’s designed to do.

I see the value of consistent care in my office every single day, and it’s one of the reasons I’m so passionate about what I do. Taking care of your body shouldn’t just happen when something hurts. It’s about being intentional with your health and giving your body the support it needs through every season.

And with cold and flu season approaching, it’s a great time to make your health a priority and support your immune system through consistent adjustments. 🤍

Have you been putting off your next adjustment? Let’s get you back on the schedule!

Click the link in my bio to book your next visit.

#ankenychiropractor #gentlechiropractic #ankenyiowa #ankenymoms chiropracticcare taken in The Shift Chiropractic Lounge by @thechiroshift

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a day ago

Rock, paper, scissors… but when it comes to your health, we’re choosing the “why.” 🪨✂️

Google can tell you what your symptoms might mean. ChatGPT can give you a list of possibilities. And honestly, it’s easy to just wait until something hurts enough that you finally do something about it.

But there’s another option.

Look deeper. Ask why. Find the root cause.

Whether it’s your baby struggling with colic, feeling stuck in fight-or-flight, or waiting until pregnancy discomfort becomes miserable, you don’t have to just push through it.

Care should be about understanding what’s going on in your body and creating a plan from there.

Because finding the why beats guessing every time. 🤍

If you’ve been putting something off or wondering if it’s “worth getting checked out,” this is your sign to stop guessing and start asking why.

Click the link in bio to schedule!

#ankenyiowa #gentlechiropractic #healthjourney #nervousystemregulation #ankenymoms taken in The Shift Chiropractic Lounge by @thechiroshift

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2 days ago

This is the kind of care that means the most to me. 🤍

Getting to care for Shelby and her family through so many seasons, including pregnancy, has been such an honor.

I never want you to feel like just another appointment. I want you to feel heard, supported, and truly cared for.

Thank you, Shelby, for trusting me with your family. 🤍

If you’re looking for that kind of care, I’d love to meet you. Click the link in my bio to schedule!

#ankenyiowa #gentlechiropractic #healthjourney #nervoussystemregulation #ankenychiropractor taken in The Shift Chiropractic Lounge by @thechiroshift

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4 days ago

When there’s an opening in the schedule and Aidan immediately starts trying to squeeze himself in. 😂

Meanwhile, Keely is just trying to get some work done at the front desk…

He knows he loves how he feels after his adjustment, so he’s not wasting an opportunity. 😂

Being the chiropractor’s kid has its perks. 😉

#ankenychiropractor #nervoussystemhealth #chiropracticcare #theshiftchiropractic #ankenymoms taken in The Shift Chiropractic Lounge by @thechiroshift

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5 days ago

Come watch us turn our trunk into a little heavenly setup! ☁️✨

Our first Ankeny uptown Trunk-or-Treat with The Shift, and we had SO much fun!!

Sparkly tattoos, bubbles, candy + so many sweet little faces stopping by to say hi. 🤍

Getting to do this together was honestly the best part. We loved meeting all of you and soaking up every minute!

Thank you to everyone who came out and made our first year so much fun. 🥹🎃

#uptowntrunkortreat #ankenyiowa #ankenychiropractor #healthandwellness gentlechiropractic by @thechiroshift

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8 days ago

Come see us tonight at uptown trunk or treat! 🎃👻

We’ll have some fun goodies, treats, and a few surprises for you!

Come say hi, grab a treat, and hang out with us. We’d love to see you there! 🤍

#ankenyiowa #ankenychiropractor #trunkortreat taken in The Shift Chiropractic Lounge by @thechiroshift

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9 days ago

If your little one seems to always have congestion, sinus pressure, or ear concerns, this is something I want you to know about.

This is my son, Aidan, and in this video I’m using the Activator over my thumb to gently work around his sinuses, followed by a gentle ear adjustment.

This isn’t the full adjustment. It’s an additional piece of care I like to use alongside an upper cervical adjustment when it’s appropriate for the child.

It’s incredibly gentle. No cracking, no forcing anything. Just specific care based on what I’m seeing and what his body needs.

Aidan has never had an ear infection, and while every child is different, I love being consistent with his care and supporting his body before problems come up.

And yes… sometimes that means a little kiss from mom in between. 🤍

If you’ve been wondering what a pediatric adjustment actually looks like, send me a message with “BABY” and I’ll show you what to expect.

#ankenychiropractor #chiropracticcare #pediatricchiropractic #gentlechiropractic #ankenyiowa taken in The Shift Chiropractic Lounge by @thechiroshift

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11 days ago

You take care of everyone else. When was the last time someone took care of you?

Wherever you’re reading this, in a dark room with a baby, in your car before class, or in the five minutes you finally got to yourself, I want you to hear this: being this tired is not a personal failing.

Right now it might look like a tight neck, headaches by afternoon, sleep that never feels like enough, and a body that stays on high alert even when everything is “fine.” You look like you have it together. Inside, you feel stretched thin and not quite like yourself.

Here’s what I see every day. A body that has been in survival mode for so long it forgot how to relax. That’s not something you push through. It’s something you support.

That’s what chiropractic care does here. It’s gentle, it’s intentional, and it works with your nervous system, not against it. No twisting, no cracking, nothing scary. If you’ve been nervous about chiropractic, this video is what it actually looks like.

Now picture a few months from now: deeper sleep, shoulders that finally drop, more patience, more energy, and feeling like you again. That’s what so many of my patients tell me they notice.

This isn’t a luxury, and it isn’t one more thing on your list. It’s how you keep showing up for everyone who depends on you without running yourself into the ground.

Come as you are. Bring the kids, they’re welcome here. You can get adjusted, reset, and keep going with your day.

Ready? Tap the link in my bio to book your first visit, or send me a message and we’ll find a time that works. 🤍

The Shift Chiropractic Lounge | Ankeny, Iowa
Prenatal, postpartum, pediatric, and family care

#ankenychiropractor #gentlechiropractic #ankenyiowa #ankenymoms #nervoussystemhealth taken in The Shift Chiropractic Lounge by @thechiroshift

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12 days ago

Postpartum mama, I see you. 🤍

You spent months growing and carrying your baby, went through birth, and now your days are filled with feeding, holding, rocking, carrying, and taking care of everyone else.

It’s so easy to forget that your body needs care, too.

Postpartum chiropractic care can be a gentle way to support your body as it adjusts to everything it has just been through.

Whether you’re dealing with tension, discomfort, feeling worn down, or just don’t feel quite like yourself yet, you deserve to have someone slow down and care for YOU.

Because when you feel supported physically, you can feel more present and supported in the season you’re in with your baby.

You don’t have to wait until you’re completely depleted to take care of yourself.

If you’re postpartum and need a place to be cared for, I would love to connect with you. 🤍

Click the link in bio to schedule.

#ankenyiowa #postpartumjourney #gentlechiropractic #healthandwellness #nervoussystemregulation taken in The Shift Chiropractic Lounge by @thechiroshift

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15 days ago

Okay so if this is your first time seeing a baby get adjusted, I know what you might be thinking.

Is that safe?? Does it hurt? What are you even doing??
Totally fair. Honestly those are the right questions to ask. So here’s what it actually looks like. The pressure I use on a baby is about what you’d use to check if a tomato is ripe. That’s it. No cracking, no twisting. Most babies just lay there looking around… and a lot of them fall asleep 😅

And before I ever touch your baby, we talk. How’s sleep. How’s feeding. Are they fussy at the same time every day. Do they always turn their head one way. And how are YOU doing, because I actually want to know.
A lot of the time the little things you mention in passing are exactly what tell me what their nervous system is dealing with.

This is for you if your baby is struggling with sleep, feeding, gas, or just never seems settled… and everyone keeps telling you they’ll grow out of it, and you’re still sitting there thinking okay but something feels off.
You’re not overreacting. You’re paying attention. That’s your job and you’re doing it.
I’ve cared for so many babies and their mamas over the years, and I’m certified in pediatric and prenatal chiropractic, so you’re not guessing with your little one here.

DM me “MOM” and i’ll walk you through what a first visit looks like 🤍

#prentalchiropractor #ankenyiowa #pediactricchiropractor #ankenymoms #nervoussystemregulation taken in The Shift Chiropractic Lounge by @thechiroshift

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16 days ago

I know how “easy” it can be to brush things off and tell yourself it will go away on its own or that it’s just part of being a mom.

But my question to you would be, what is the cost of putting off care when your body is communicating to you that something is wrong?

If you’re dealing with headaches, neck pain, low back pain or pregnancy discomfort it is all information to you from your body.

Our job is to dive deep and find the things that are leading to the symptoms.

Every new patient starts with a thorough exam including things like x-rays and neurological scans to ensure that we gather all the information possible so that we can deliver the care you need and get you the results you’re looking for.

Because your care should be based on you. Not assumptions.

And as you move through care, we’re not just going to hope you’re feeling better. We use physical benchmarks and re-exams to make sure we’re actually seeing progress and that your care is moving you toward where you want to be.

If you’ve been wondering whether chiropractic could help, I’d love to walk through that with you. Click the link in bio to schedule 🤍

#ankenyiowa #ankenychiropractor #nervousystem #healthjourney #ankenymoms taken in The Shift Chiropractic Lounge by @thechiroshift

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