Read Health Center, Inc.

Read Health Center, Inc. Dr. Barbara Read and Dr. Changwon Lee
Ames Chiropractor
NUCCA Technique
1606 Golden Aspen
Ames, IA, 50010, USA
515-859-8597
chiropractorames.com

Discover N.U.C.C.A.
• N.U.C.C.A. stands for National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. www.nucca.org
• Accidents and injuries can weaken connective tissues and lock us in a stressed position
• This stressed position, that of being off of perfect body alignment, can lead to pain and dysfunction throughout our body.
• N.U.C.C.A. is a procedure which is designed to influence one of the highest control centers over body balance; the brain stem and central nervous system.
• N.U.C.C.A. is a highly effective way to restore balance to the spine.
• Balance leads to healing weak areas and gaining strength to our entire body.
• N.U.C.C.A. does not involve “popping” or “cracking”. The adjustment is often described as gentle.
• Patients love that it is non-invasive, accurate and stable. Dr. Barbara Read has been practicing NUCCA for 18 years and is NUCCA board certified. Call us at 515-233-8880 or to learn more visit http://chiropractorames.com/

It's time for spring gardening! Protect your back while lifting heavy bags of mulch and soil. 🌱 Don't lift heavy items w...
03/18/2026

It's time for spring gardening! Protect your back while lifting heavy bags of mulch and soil. 🌱 Don't lift heavy items while you're standing off-balance. Be sure to lift with your knees and keep your back straight. These simple steps will help protect your spine--we suggest them to all our patients.

03/17/2026

Migraines affect millions of people and can significantly impact quality of life.

But what if part of the problem involves the alignment of the upper cervical spine?

At the very top of the spine sits the atlas (C1 vertebra), where the head rests on the neck and where the brainstem is located. This area influences muscle balance, nervous system function, and circulation around the brain and spinal cord.

At Read Health Center in Ames, Dr. Read uses NUCCA care, a precise and gentle approach focused on restoring alignment at the top of the spine.

Research has explored this connection. One study titled
“Effect of Atlas Vertebrae Realignment in Subjects with Migraine: An Observational Pilot Study” examined how atlas realignment may influence migraine symptoms.

📄 Study referenced in the video:
https://ucmonograph.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Effect-of-Atlas-Vertebrae-Realignment-in-Subjects-with-Migraine.pdf

📍 Read Health Center - Ames, Iowa

Share your experience so others can find great care. Leave us a Google review at https://tinyurl.com/ReadHealthCenterRev...
03/16/2026

Share your experience so others can find great care. Leave us a Google review at https://tinyurl.com/ReadHealthCenterReview.
Thank you for your review: you help others experience the healing power of NUCCA.

03/13/2026

Enjoy your spring break, everyone! Come see us when you get back, and bring some sun with you. 😎

Dr Lee returns!
03/11/2026

Dr Lee returns!

Want to be at the top of your game as an athlete? 🩰🤾 Do you struggle with vertigo, balance issues, or pain after long pe...
03/10/2026

Want to be at the top of your game as an athlete? 🩰🤾 Do you struggle with vertigo, balance issues, or pain after long periods of standing? 😵 NUCCA chiropractic can help you. Learn more at https://chiropractorames.com/

03/10/2026

Ever wonder how our Ames chiropractors determine if an adjustment is actually needed?

At Read Health Center in Ames, IA, we use a posture analysis tool called the SpineMaster during visits to measure body alignment before and after care.

This test helps us detect things like:

Hip tilt

Weight imbalance

Body rotation

Upper body lean

These small shifts can indicate stress on the spine and nervous system.

After a precise adjustment, we often re-test to see how the body responds and whether alignment has improved.

If you’ve been dealing with ongoing discomfort or feel like you’ve tried everything, it may be time to take a closer look at your alignment.

🔗 Click the link to request a consultation and learn what your posture analysis may reveal. https://offer.chiropractorames.com/videoconsult

📍 Read Health Center – Ames, Iowa

Dealing with low back pain after your afternoon walks? Misalignment of the hips and knees means one leg is shorter than ...
03/09/2026

Dealing with low back pain after your afternoon walks? Misalignment of the hips and knees means one leg is shorter than the other. If you walk on misaligned legs, you'll feel it in your lower back. A NUCCA adjustment can help you stay active--without the pain!

We're excited to have Melissa back in the office after her cruise. Now you can see her smiling (and extra tan) face behi...
03/06/2026

We're excited to have Melissa back in the office after her cruise. Now you can see her smiling (and extra tan) face behind the front desk again.

The winner of our March Holding Is Healing drawing will receive a $50 gift card to Cornbred restaurant in downtown Ames....
03/05/2026

The winner of our March Holding Is Healing drawing will receive a $50 gift card to Cornbred restaurant in downtown Ames. We hope you hold your adjustment and get at shot a delicious meal at Cornbred BBQ!

03/04/2026

Congrats to February’s winner! We hope you enjoy your trip to .

03/03/2026

Join Dr Lee at Wheatsfield this Thursday from 6-7pm. He will be teaching a class on dizziness, vertigo, and the balance system. Sign up at https://www.wheatsfield.coop/classes/

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1606 Golden Aspen Drive, Ste 101
Ames, IA
50010

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:15pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:15pm

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Discover N.U.C.C.A. • N.U.C.C.A. stands for National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. www.nucca.org • Accidents and injuries can weaken connective tissues and lock us in a stressed position • This stressed position, that of being off of perfect body alignment, can lead to pain and dysfunction throughout our body. • N.U.C.C.A. is a procedure which is designed to influence one of the highest control centers over body balance; the brain stem and central nervous system. • N.U.C.C.A. is a highly effective way to restore balance to the spine. • Balance leads to healing weak areas and gaining strength to our entire body. • N.U.C.C.A. does not involve “popping” or “cracking”. The adjustment is often described as gentle. • Patients love that it is non-invasive, accurate and stable. Dr. Barbara Read has been practicing NUCCA for 18 years and is NUCCA board certified. Call us at 515-233-8880 or to learn more visit http://chiropractorames.com/