Hi, I’m Nellie Keys
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
Somato-Energetic & Traditional Chiropractic
West Des Moines
Accepting New Patients
Nellie provides gentle, patient-focused Network Spinal and precision manual adjustments to reduce pain, restore alignment, and improve nervous system function. She creates personalized plans combining hands-on care, posture and movement education, and restorative strategies to boost comfort, resilience, and wellness. Accepting new patients for chronic pain, sports or workplace injuries, and stress-related tension. Book an appointment to start individualized spinal and nervous system care.
Nellie's Services
Discover the services Nellie offers to help you move forward with confidence, wherever your next step takes you.
Patient Population
Ages: All ages
Gender: All Genders
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Nellie provides integrative chiropractic care grounded in BioGeometric Integration (BGI), a gentle, precision-based approach that aligns structural balance with overall function. Her sessions focus on restoring natural biomechanics, improving nervous system communication, and supporting long-term posture and movement health.
What to expect
Thorough assessment: Nellie combines clinical evaluation with BGI analysis to identify patterns of asymmetry and tension that contribute to pain or dysfunction.
Gentle, precise adjustments: Treatments use light, targeted contacts to reestablish balance in the musculoskeletal system without forceful manipulation.
Holistic planning: Care integrates lifestyle, movement, and ergonomic recommendations to support lasting change. Nellie works with you to clarify goals and create a practical plan that fits your daily life.
Ongoing support: Consultations are available for planning, problem-solving, and refining your care—ideal for goal-setting, progress reviews, or addressing new concerns.
Who benefits
People with chronic or recurrent neck, back, or joint discomfort
Those seeking non-forceful, evidence-informed structural care
Individuals wanting a coordinated plan that combines hands-on care with movement, posture, and lifestyle strategies
Symptoms this helps with
Neck pain and stiffness
Low back pain
Shoulder pain and restricted range of motion
Headaches and tension-related head pain
Hip, knee, and other joint discomfort related to alignment or movement patterns
Postural fatigue and muscle imbalance
Recurring strains or injuries linked to asymmetry
Outcome focus Nellie aims to reduce pain, improve movement efficiency, and create resilient posture patterns that support daily function and long-term wellbeing. Book support to clarify your goals, map next steps, and identify opportunities for growth in your movement and health.
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Nellie’s Network Spinal Services provide gentle, individualized care using network spinal techniques to support spinal health, nervous system regulation, and overall well-being. Sessions focus on restoring ease of movement, improving posture, and reducing tension through subtle, rhythmical contact and movement patterns tailored to each person’s needs.
Who it benefits
People with chronic or recurrent neck, back, or shoulder tension seeking noninvasive, ongoing support.
Those recovering from injury who want to promote safer, more efficient movement and reduce pain flare-ups.
Individuals with stress-related symptoms or autonomic nervous system dysregulation (poor sleep, persistent fatigue, anxiety).
Athletes and active people aiming to optimize performance, resilience, and recovery.
Anyone looking for a gentle, body-centered approach to improve posture, mobility, and body awareness.
Symptoms it commonly relieves
Chronic or intermittent neck, mid-back, and low-back pain or stiffness
Recurrent muscle tension, spasms, or tightness in shoulders and upper back
Headaches and tension-type headaches linked to neck strain
Limited range of motion and restricted spinal mobility
Sleep disturbances and fatigue associated with stress or nervous system imbalance
Anxiety, irritability, and other symptoms related to autonomic dysregulation
Poor posture and alignment-related discomfort
Session approach Each session is individualized: the practitioner assesses movement patterns and tension, then uses gentle, precise contacts to encourage the nervous system to reorganize toward greater ease and resilience. Sessions can be used as short-term relief for flare-ups or as part of a longer plan for ongoing improvement in function and well-being.
Professional Experience & Credentials
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
Specialized training in Network Spinal
“I was drawn to IFM because of its whole-person approach to care. Here, patients aren’t reduced to symptoms — they’re seen, heard, and supported in ways that honor both mind and body. My role fits right in, because Integrative Chiropractic Care and Network Spinal are all about helping the body heal itself and thrive.”
My Background
My path to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic started with something deeply personal — my own life-changing experience with Network Spinal care. I wasn’t just fascinated by the science, I was transformed by it. It shifted how I related to stress, healing, and life itself, and I knew I had found the work I was meant to do.
I went on to earn my Doctor of Chiropractic degree and train in several gentle, low-force, somato-energetic approaches, as well as traditional manual chiropractic techniques. Today, I offer chiropractic care tailored to you — from light touch, breath, and subtle spinal contacts to classic hands-on adjustments — all with the goal of helping your nervous system release stored tension, create new patterns, and tap into its innate ability to heal and reorganize.
I’ve always been fascinated by how the body carries our stories. Stress, tension, and trauma don’t just live in our minds; they live in our nervous system. Helping people release those patterns and reconnect with themselves feels less like a job and more like a calling.
After our session my body felt super relaxed. I would describe it as a “zenful” physical state of mind and body which was really great. I slept really great and that was much needed as well
— Network Spinal Patient of Dr. Nellie Keys
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