What is “cold plunging”? Cold plunges and cold immersion therapies have been used for centuries as a way to improve health and wellness. Cold plunging is the practice of immersing the body in a full tub of ice-cold water ranging from 59° to 39° (anything below 60° is going to have benefits!) for 2-5 minutes. Sounds simple, right? And it …
Injury Prevention
Spring is almost upon us and that means more outdoor activities and sports! If you’re like us, then you may not be as active in the winter months in comparison to the rest of the year. Unfortunately, even just a few months of less physical activity can show decreased muscle strength, flexibility, and overall cardiovascular health. So whether you are …
Dr. LoRang Fell Off a Ladder!
Unfortunately, this is not a joke. TW: There are photos in this blog that may be sensitive for some readers. They include a photo of Dr. LoRang’s back with a bandage, and an IV setup. On Labor Day of this year, Dr. LoRang was on a 6 foot step ladder putting up a final piece of trim on the exterior …
New year, new deductible
The new year can bring many things. For those who have a calendar-year deductible health insurance plan, it means a deductible reset. If you’re unsure how a deductible plan works and how to navigate insurance coverage to meet your healthcare goals, here are some details for you. What does a new deductible mean for you? Let’s dig into that by …
Dr. Ryan Hartley Joins Capital Chiropractic
We are excited to announce that Dr. Ryan Hartley, a chiropractic physician, has joined the team at Capital Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center. He will begin seeing patients on November 9. About Dr. Ryan Hartley Dr. Hartley received his undergraduate degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Exercise Science and Biomechanics. He went on to graduate with honors from …
COVID-19 Clinic Updates
This post will be updated with dated messages from the clinic concerning our messaging to the community, staff, and our patients: COVID-19 Protocols: COVID Policy as of 5/20/2022: Masks are now optional at Capital Chiropractic for patients. Currently, our staff team will continue to mask in our common spaces. If you are a high risk patient or showing symptoms, we …
Nurse Practitioner Lisa Kamphuis joins the team and expands telehealth options
Capital Chiropractic adds nurse practitioner to the team We are so pleased to add the services of Lisa Kamphuis to our clinic offerings. We have been working with Lisa on this for quite some time and are pleased to launch her services via telehealth. After this COVID-19 pandemic subsides, you’ll be able to see her in the clinic as well! …
Launching Telehealth Visits!
Effective immediately, Dr. Chris LoRang and Dr. Corrin Schreyer are accepting appointments for telehealth visits. Patients can now continue treatments or become new patients from the comfort of home. Book a telehealth appointment now. FAQs about telehealth appointments: What is telehealth? Telehealth is the use of electronic communication to provide health care information and services remotely. Our clinic will be using …
Dr. Terry Wahls LIVE in Des Moines on March 29 (Ticket link)
Get Tickets Now This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited – reserve your tickets today. About the Event Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center presents Dr. Terry Wahls at a free public lecture in Des Moines on Sunday, March 29 at 4 p.m. at Des Moines University. After Dr. Wahls’ first well-attended talk in June 2018 …
Dr. Corrin Schreyer, D.P.T. joins Capital Chiropractic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 7, 2020 DR. CORRIN SCHREYER, D.P.T., JOINS CAPITAL CHIROPRACTIC & REHABILITATION CENTER Des Moines, Iowa – Dr. Corrin Schreyer, Doctor of Physical Therapy, has joined Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center as an associate and will begin seeing patients at the clinic on February 3, 2020. Dr. Schreyer will be the only physical therapist in the Historic …