You don’t have to decide on your own. That’s what we’re here for! During your consultation, we listen to your story, review your health history, and learn about your goals. From there, your provider will recommend bodywork techniques, such as acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, or Graston Technique. We explain each option clearly, so you feel confident and comfortable in your care.
Therapeutic Body Work in West Des Moines
Hands-on Healing
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Consultation Required?
Yes
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Treatment Length:
15 to 45 minutes
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Downtime:
None
From Stressed to Strengthened
Sometimes you can just tell when your body is stressed.
From aches and pains to daily tension, it often tells the story of what it’s been through. With therapeutic body work in West Des Moines, our expert team at Price Chiro & Wellness Center can help you release that strain. Services like acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, PEMF therapy, dry needling, and the Graston Technique can help you experience true relief and get back to feeling like yourself again.
These therapies support faster recovery, reduce inflammation, and help restore comfortable, better movement by improving circulation and mobility,
What It Treats:
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Chronic pain
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Headaches
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Tendonitis
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Stress
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Anxiety
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Inflammation
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Poor circulation
The Price Promise
Rooted in Care
We take the time to listen and understand your story, so we can provide steady care that supports lasting change.
Clarity First
We explain every step of your care, answer your questions, and share practical tools you can use outside of your visits.
Honest Healing
We lead with authenticity and compassion, creating care plans that align with your values, goals, and physical needs.
Specialized Areas of Care
Cupping
Cupping is a therapeutic technique that uses gentle suction to lift soft tissue and promote blood flow. This helps release tight muscles, reduce built-up tension, and support the body’s natural healing response without invasive pressure.
Many patients use cupping to improve mobility, ease chronic aches, and support recovery after physical strain. The sensation is typically relaxing, and any temporary marks fade naturally as circulation improves and tissue health is restored.
Gua Sha
Gua sha is a therapeutic technique that releases tension and improve circulation in soft tissue with smooth strokes along the skin. A gentle scraping motion helps break up tightness, reduce inflammation, and encourage the body’s natural healing process.
Our providers use it for muscle recovery and pain relief. Gua sha can also improve mobility and offer relief from chronic stiffness. Many patients find the treatment deeply relaxing, with benefits that build over time.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses very thin, sterile needles at specific points to stimulate the nervous system and support the body’s natural healing processes. This approach improves circulation, reduces tension, and helps restore balance throughout the body.
Patients often choose acupuncture to relieve pain, manage stress, and improve sleep or energy levels. Sessions feel calming and intentional, supporting both physical comfort and long-term well-being over time.
Dry Needling
Dry needling targets tight muscle bands that contribute to pain, stiffness, and limited movement. A trained provider inserts a thin needle directly into trigger points to release tension, improve blood flow, and restore proper muscle function.
Patients often choose dry needling to relieve chronic pain, improve mobility, and support faster recovery after injury or overuse. Treatments focus on functional movement and help the body return to a more comfortable, balanced state.
Graston Technique
The Graston Technique uses specialized instruments to gently mobilize soft tissue and break up areas of restriction. This hands-on approach helps improve circulation, reduce scar tissue, and restore healthy movement patterns.
Patients often use the Graston Technique to things like address chronic pain or limited range of motion. By supporting healthy tissue and flexibility, treatments improve mobility, reduce discomfort, and promote more efficient recovery over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most healthy adults are good candidates for bodywork techniques, like acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and the Graston Technique. These therapies are especially helpful if you struggle with chronic pain, tension, stress, stiffness, inflammation, or limited mobility. They’re also a great option to support athlete recovery, improve circulation, or simply relax and restore balance.
Your provider will review your health history to make sure treatment is safe for you. In some cases, such as pregnancy, certain medical conditions, or if you use blood-thinning medications, we may adapt or recommend alternate approaches.
Everyone heals at their own pace. Many patients notice relief after one session, while others benefit from a series of visits to fully address pain, tension, or other chronic concerns. Your provider will create a personalized care plan based on your goals and check in with you along the way, adjusting as needed.
Preparing for therapeutic body work in West Des Moines at Price Chiro & Wellness Center is simple. We recommend the following:
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows easy movement
- Make sure you’re well hydrated
- If you’ve had recent injuries, medical treatments, or are taking medications, bring that information with you so your provider can tailor your care
- Arrive a few minutes early to settle in and complete any paperwork
- Come ready to relax and communicate openly about your experiences
Most patients feel lighter and more relaxed. They may also notice improvements in their mobility after a session. It’s possible to experience mild redness, light pressure marks (from cupping), or temporary soreness. These effects usually fade within 1 to 2 days as your body adjusts.
Better Balance Starts Here
Whether you’re beginning your wellness journey or building on progress you’ve already made,
our team is here to help you realign with your best self.
Grounded
Beginnings
Your first visit to Price Performance Chiropractic & Wellness Center in West Des Moines is all about you.
Whether you’re looking for a chiropractor or seeking our wellness services, we focus on your health, current concerns, and unique goals. Our providers guide you through every phase of the process, so you feel heard, confident, and supported moving forward.
Your Healing Guides
Led by our team of doctors, our team is the heart of Price Chiro & Wellness Center. Each provider brings not only their expertise but a genuine commitment to listening, personalizing treatments, and guiding you along your healing journey.
