Meet the Team
Waukee Wellness & Chiropractic
At Waukee Wellness & Chiropractic, Dr. Wes Nyberg and staff provide a wide variety of services from chiropractic care, massage therapy, personal training, and nutritional consulting. Our goal is not only to help your body heal, but also to prevent pain and illness in the first place. With over 10 years of experience, Dr. Wes Nyberg is prepared to help you reach optimal health and overall wellness.
Great health is not just achieved by eating healthy or exercising alone. At Waukee Wellness we take a comprehensive approach to health. In so, we provide services from chiropractic care, massage therapy to personal training and nutrition guidance – all the tools you need for a healthy, vibrant life.
Meet the Doctors
We look forward to helping you feel better and live a healthier life
Dr. Wes Nyberg, DC
Dr. Wes Nyberg started Waukee Wellness & Chiropractic in late 2007. Dr. Wes brings a patient-centered focus to care. He cares for all his patients with honesty, love, and support. Dr. Wes has served on state and national boards to help advance the chiropractic profession. He is committed to continual learning and strives to make Waukee, Clive, Urbandale, Adel, and surrounding communities healthier. He believes that we all have the right to live well, and it is about making healthy lifestyle choices to experience the blessings of living healthy. Chiropractic is a critical component to this lifestyle.
Dr. Wes is married with 2 sons and lives with his beautiful wife, Katie. Katie is a labor and post-partum doula and doula instructor. She is the President and CEO of The Iowa Baby Ladies. Dr. Wes’ children attend Des Moines Christian and are active in X Country, band, choir, and hockey. The family currently resides in Clive, IA.
Education
- B.A. in Psychology, University of Iowa
- Doctorate of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic
Licensure
- Doctor of Chiropractic
- International Academy of Orthopedics
- Certified in the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and TMJ conditions
Memberships & Associations
- Iowa Chiropractic Society
- Executive Board member, Iowa Chiropractic Society
- Waukee Chamber of Commerce
- Sports Injury Coverage for Des Moines Christian Schools
- BLS-CPR/AED Certified
- SafeSport Certified
Dr. Vicki Tlach, DC
Dr. Vicki graduated from Palmer College in 2012. She is certified in the Webster Technique, a specialized chiropractic technique used to help alleviate symptoms during pregnancy, such as low back pain, sciatica, and other pelvic symptoms by improving proper biomechanics of the pelvis and spine. She is excited to bring her knowledge and care to the Waukee, Clive, Urbandale, Adel, and surrounding communities. Dr. Vicki is married, has two children, and loves working with infants and kids in pediatric and family care.
Dr. Vicki’s husband, Brian, is a Lead Application Chemist with Incotec where he works with seed coating to improve quality and plantability for farmers across the globe. Her kids are in early elementary schools in Ankeny. The family currently resides in Ankeny, IA
Education:
• B.S in Biology, Loras College
• Doctorate of Chiropractic, Palmer College of ChiropracticLicensure
• Doctorate of Chiropractic
• Webster Technique CertifiedMemberships and Associations
• Iowa Chiropractic Society
• Iowa Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)
Meet the Staff
We look forward to helping you feel better and live a healthier life
Cassie Brooks
Hey friends! My name is Cassie Brooks. That’s right, I’m back! I missed all the wonderful people at Waukee Wellness, and my passion for helping people drew me back to Dallas County’s favorite chiropractic office! I worked at Waukee Wellness and Chiropractic for 7+ years and couldn’t be more excited to be back! I am now married with two beautiful sons and two big dogs. I love spending time with my family and friends, being outside, and playing card games. I look forward to catching up with everyone and creating new relationships with everyone I have yet to meet!
Abbey Harris
Chiropractic Assistant
Hey there, I’m Abbey Harris, originally from Redfield, IA. When I’m not in the office, you can find me soaking up the sun by the water with my fur baby, Lola, or making memories with my family and friends. I believe in living life to the fullest and spreading positivity wherever I go. I’ve always had a passion for helping others, which led me to pursue a healthcare career. My journey took an exciting turn when I discovered the world of chiropractic care. With its focus on holistic wellness and patient-centered approach, I knew it was the perfect fit for me. Now, as a chiropractic assistant at Waukee Wellness & Chiropractic, I’m dedicated to building lasting relationships with our patients.
Katie Nyberg
Prenatal/Post-Partum Consultant
I am married to Dr. Wes and Waukee Wellness is definitely a family business! While you might occasionally see me in the office with our boys getting adjusted (or decorating for a holiday!), I spend time working on social media and education for our patients. I work primarily as a labor doula, postpartum doula, childbirth/new parent educator, and doula trainer through my personal business, The Iowa Baby Lady. If you are a pregnant patient in our office, be sure to let Dr. Wes know if we can be of any help. I love talking to patients about their birth options in Des Moines and staying comfortable during pregnancy and birth!
Paige Harnish, LISW, CHIMP
Mental/Behavioral Health Therapist
Originally from Cedar Rapids, I moved to the Des Moines area in 2013 after graduating from the University of Iowa with a master’s degree in social work. My personal passion for health and wellness led me into the field of medical social work where I have spent the majority of my career. I work as an integrative mental health provider committed to helping people achieve whole body wellness. My work focuses on identifying, treating, and resolving barriers and symptoms that interfere with a person’s ability to reach full mental and physical potential. I believe in taking a holistic and collaborative approach to helping clients.
Hollie Midtlyng
Licensed Massage Therapist
Hi, my name is Hollie Midtlyng and I am sole owner and operator of Healing Hearts with Hollie. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist, level II Reiki Practitioner, and postpartum doula. I studied massage at LeJames International in 2010 graduating with the required 600 hrs needed to become licensed here in Iowa. I am a member of the AMTA and continue to learn through a variety of continuing education classes. I have also studied at the School of Metaphysics and completed their first cycle of lessons in mastering consciousness in 2019. I have been practicing Reiki since 2020 and became a postpartum doula in 2022 through CAPPA. Massage is the first profession that I remember having an interest in, and it truly makes me happy to help others feel relaxed and balanced. Reiki adds energy work to the physical work of balancing the body and can help calm the mind and clear negative feelings and emotions. I love helping others in any capacity that I can, and it has led me down the paths to where I am today. I am excited to be here at Waukee Wellness, and it brings me joy to welcome you into my own space.
