Fox Glove Chiropractic

At Foxglove Chiropractic, we are dedicated to promoting health and wellness in our community through a natural approach to healthcare. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all members and all ages through chiropractic care, passive and active modalities, community outreach programs, and education.

We are a family-oriented clinic, focusing on whole family care from birth on. This means we would love to see you from the day you are born until you are 100 years old or older. In this day and age, our bodies are exposed to many different stressors, both physical and emotional, which can cause a variety of issues in the body. Many of these issues are caused by impeded pathways in your nervous system, which is the control center for your whole body. Chiropractic helps the body heal from these stressors naturally by removing nerve interference through adjustments and a variety of other therapies.

Our clinic is located in the heart of Valley Junction on the east side of the street. We are currently only accepting Medicare, which means we do not accept other insurances, but can accept HSA/FSA payments. Upon request, we can give you a copy of the bill with services listed so that you can turn it in to your insurance. We do this to better serve you, when billing through insurance, the insurance company dictates how many visits you can have in a year as well as what types of services you are eligible for. At Foxglove Chiropractic, we feel that these decisions are ones that should be made between the doctor and the patient who best know the situation.

We are dedicated to patients' comfort in everything we do. At Foxglove Chiropractic, we have a variety of different ways of adjusting, and we work with you to find the ones that work best for you. Dr. Ruth has been trained in Palmer package which includes diversified, Gonstead, and Thompson. She has also been trained in instrument-assisted adjusting as well as other low-force adjusting methods. In addition to the training Dr. Ruth received at Palmer, she has also taken further classes on infant, pediatric, and prenatal care through the ICPA. Dr. Ruth is a Webster certified doctor for the care of pregnant patients through the ICPA.

Our Services

At Foxglove Chiropractic, we offer a variety of services to cater to your needs. Our services include chiropractic adjustments, passive and active modalities such as electrical therapies, ultrasound, cold laser, mechanical massage, exercises, and stretches. We also offer community outreach programs and education to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Our chiropractic adjustments are tailored to your specific needs and can help alleviate pain, improve range of motion, and enhance overall health. We use a variety of techniques including diversified, Gonstead, and Thompson, as well as instrument-assisted adjusting and other low-force methods.

Our passive and active modalities are designed to complement your chiropractic care. Electrical therapies can help reduce pain and inflammation, while ultrasound can promote healing and reduce muscle tension. Cold laser therapy can stimulate cellular processes to promote tissue repair and healing. Mechanical massage can help relax muscles and improve circulation, and exercises and stretches can help improve flexibility and strength.

In addition to these services, we also offer community outreach programs and education to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. We believe that knowledge is power, and by educating you on how to take care of your body, you can live a healthier, happier life.

Meet Our Staff

Our staff is dedicated to providing you with the best possible care. Dr. Ruth McDanel, DC, is our lead chiropractor. She was born and raised in West Des Moines and attended Iowa State University in Ames where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Anthropology. She then went on to study at and is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. She graduated with honors with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

While at Palmer, Dr. McDanel took the core "Palmer Package" courses which included diversified, Gonstead, and Thompson techniques. She also elected to take extra courses in techniques that focused on low-force adjustments (Activator, SOT, and Flexion-Distraction) as well as rehabilitation methods. She also worked as a teaching assistant for several classes which focused on physical therapy techniques and diagnosis.

In her free time, Dr. McDanel enjoys reading, horseback riding, knitting, and going for hikes. She also loves traveling to other countries to learn about other cultures, make new friends, and learn about their histories. So far, she has visited Italy, Monte Carlo, the French Rivera, Ireland, and Scotland. She hopes to continue her travels in the future.

Dr. McDanel also has a Siberian husky named Fiona, who sometimes accompanies her in the office.