Utopia Family Chiropractic

Utopia Family Chiropractic Nervous System centered chiropractic office focused on prenatal, pediatric & whole family wellness Dr. Lindsey White, D.C.

received her degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in February of 2014. She loves serving the Clive area and surrounding communities, as well as her hometown community of Chariton. Dr. Lindsey has taken additional classes to learn to care for pediatric and prenatal patients. Her core values include nurturing future generations, caring for the entire family, and helping each patient reach their full potential in their health.

✨ Dome for the Holidays is glowing now through January 4 at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Walk through twinkl...
01/01/2026

✨ Dome for the Holidays is glowing now through January 4 at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Walk through twinkling lights, festive displays, and seasonal surprises the whole family will love. Don't miss it before it's gone! 🎄

As the final hours of the year slip by, we’re taking a moment to pause, reflect, and breathe it all in.This year brought...
12/31/2025

As the final hours of the year slip by, we’re taking a moment to pause, reflect, and breathe it all in.

This year brought growth, challenge, joy, and plenty of learning - and through it all, we’re thankful for the people who made it meaningful. That includes you! Whether you stepped through our doors for the first time or you’ve been with us for years, we’re so grateful to be a part of your healing journey.

Tonight, as you welcome a fresh start, we hope you find a quiet moment to celebrate how far you’ve come…not just the milestones, but the ways you’ve kept going when it wasn’t easy.

Here’s to more presence, more health, and more moments that truly matter in the year ahead. ✨ Happy New Year’s Eve from all of us at Utopia Family Chiropractic. We’ll see you in 2026! 🧡

A baby’s 👶 nervous system is developing faster in the first year of life than at any other time - setting the foundation...
12/30/2025

A baby’s 👶 nervous system is developing faster in the first year of life than at any other time - setting the foundation for how they grow, adapt, and respond to their world.

When that system experiences stress (from birth, tension, or even daily milestones like learning to roll, crawl, or sit), it can create subtle imbalances that affect how their little bodies function.

Parents may notice things like:

💤Difficulty settling or sleeping
🍼 Feeding challenges
💩 Digestive issues or constipation
🫧 Increased fussiness or discomfort in certain positions

Chiropractic care for babies is gentle, specific, and focused on supporting the function of the nervous system and helping their body communicate and adapt the way it’s designed to.

When the nervous system is balanced, the body can grow, rest, and develop with more ease. Even the littlest bodies might need a little nudge to help them function at their best! 🧡

Your body was never meant to run on high alert all the time.Between busy schedules, constant stimulation, and never-endi...
12/29/2025

Your body was never meant to run on high alert all the time.

Between busy schedules, constant stimulation, and never-ending to-do lists, many people spend more time in “go mode” than in true rest.

That’s where your parasympathetic nervous system comes in - the part of your body responsible for recovery, repair, and deep restoration. It’s what slows your heart rate, supports digestion, balances hormones, and helps you wake up feeling clear and replenished.

When this system is under-active, your body might start sending quiet signals like:
😴 Trouble falling or staying asleep even when you’re exhausted
😵‍💫 Feeling detached or overstimulated without knowing why
🔥Tightness that never seems to release, especially in your neck or jaw
🥱 Energy crashes mid-afternoon, no matter how much coffee you’ve had
💓A resting heart rate that runs higher than usual

Chiropractic adjustments help restore healthy balance between the sympathetic (“fight or flight”) and parasympathetic (“rest and repair”) systems. Each adjustment helps your body shift gears, out of stress and into safety, allowing natural healing processes to take over.

That’s when your breathing slows, your shoulders drop, and your body remembers how to rest again. 🧡

The days after the holidays can feel a little different - quieter, slower, and sometimes a bit off-balance. That’s your ...
12/27/2025

The days after the holidays can feel a little different - quieter, slower, and sometimes a bit off-balance. That’s your nervous system shifting out of the rush and settling back into its natural rhythm!

If you’re craving a reset, we’ve put together a few simple, supportive ways to help your body ease back into balance. Swipe through to check them out! 🧡

You’ve slept in 💤, cleared your calendar 📅, maybe even had a few slower mornings☕️ lately…but you still feel tired. Not ...
12/26/2025

You’ve slept in 💤, cleared your calendar 📅, maybe even had a few slower mornings☕️ lately…but you still feel tired. Not just sleepy - but foggy, heavy, unmotivated. Like your body isn’t actually recovering, no matter how much “rest” you give it.

This kind of fatigue isn’t always about what you AREN’T doing…sometimes, it’s about how your nervous system is functioning.

When the nervous system is stuck in a chronic stress state (even low-level), the body stays on high alert. It burns through energy inefficiently, impacts hormone production, disrupts your circadian rhythm, and keeps restorative rest out of reach.

So even if you get sleep, it may not be the kind your body actually needs.

Chiropractic care supports the parasympathetic nervous system - the part responsible for recovery, hormone balance, digestion, and deep rest. Adjustments help regulate the stress response, improve brain-body communication, and create the conditions your body needs to recharge at a deeper level.🧡

We want you to feel like family here. We take care of you as if you are. What we recommend as far as your care plan is...
12/26/2025

We want you to feel like family here. We take care of you as if you are. What we recommend as far as your care plan is the same that we would recommend if you were our family member. We want what is best for you and hope that you feel that from all of us. We are grateful to care for each person who chooses us to be their chiropractor.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Utopia Family Chiropractic! 🎅Today is about slowing down, soaking up the joy, and bein...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Utopia Family Chiropractic! 🎅

Today is about slowing down, soaking up the joy, and being present with the people who matter most.

Whether your day is full of noise and laughter, quiet moments and rest, or a little bit of everything — we’re sending so much love your way.

This season has a way of reminding us what truly matters: connection, kindness, and the comfort of knowing you're cared for.

From our hearts to yours, we hope today brings you peace, warmth, and memories you’ll carry with you long after the tree is packed away.

Merry Christmas, and thank you for being a part of our community. We’re so grateful for you.

— The Utopia Family Chiropractic Family 🧡

On this quiet Christmas Eve🎄… The candles are glowing, the stockings are hung, and the final to-dos are (mostly) done. I...
12/24/2025

On this quiet Christmas Eve🎄…

The candles are glowing, the stockings are hung, and the final to-dos are (mostly) done. It’s a night full of anticipation, reflection, and the kind of stillness that makes the season feel sacred.

Whether you're gathered with family, wrapping gifts 🎁, or just taking a deep breath after a full month - we hope you find a moment of peace tonight.

Traditions are a lovely part of this season, but more than anything, it’s about presence, gratitude, and the joy of slowing down to notice the little things: warm lights, full hearts, and the love that ties it all together.

From all of us here at Utopia Family Chiropractic, we’re wishing you a calm, cozy, and meaningful Christmas Eve. You’ve made it through the hustle - now let the magic begin. 🧡

That lingering winter cough that hangs around long after you “should” be better…there’s a reason it sticks. 🤧 Your body ...
12/23/2025

That lingering winter cough that hangs around long after you “should” be better…there’s a reason it sticks. 🤧 Your body isn’t being stubborn - it’s still moving through stress, recovery, and regulation. And, sometimes it needs a little more support to fully finish the job.

If your cough feels like it’s overstayed its welcome, swipe through for simple, nervous-system–focused ways to help your body clear what it’s been holding onto and finally get back to feeling like yourself again.🧡

Hey Utopia Family! Reminder that we’re closed this week, but we’ll be back on Tuesday, December 30th. Wishing you a warm...
12/23/2025

Hey Utopia Family! Reminder that we’re closed this week, but we’ll be back on Tuesday, December 30th. Wishing you a warm, joyful, and very Merry Christmas! ✨🎅🎄

If you’ve ever felt your heart race, your chest tighten, or your stomach drop when you’re anxious - that’s your body’s s...
12/22/2025

If you’ve ever felt your heart race, your chest tighten, or your stomach drop when you’re anxious - that’s your body’s stress response taking over.

The part of your body that’s designed to bring you back down from that state is called the vagus nerve - one of the most important pathways connecting your brain and body.

When your vagus nerve is functioning well, it helps you return to calm after stress. Your heart rate slows, your breathing deepens, and your body recognizes that you’re safe again.

But, when that system is under too much pressure - from physical, chemical, or emotional stress - the vagus nerve becomes less responsive. Your body stays “stuck on,” even when the stressful moment has passed. That’s when people often describe feeling anxious for “no reason,” struggling to relax, or noticing tension that just won’t let go.

Chiropractic care helps support healthy vagal tone by improving communication between the brain and body - allowing your nervous system to regulate more efficiently.

Feeling calm, safe, and grounded isn’t always just about your mindset - it all stems from how well your nervous system can bring your body back to balance.🧡

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2480 Berkshire Parkway, Suite C
Clive, IA
50325

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Tuesday 9am - 12:30pm
3pm - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 12:30pm
2pm - 6pm
Friday 9am - 12:30pm
3pm - 6pm

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