Meet Dr. Alan Schultz
Dr. Alan Schultz is Johnston’s most experienced chiropractor, and one of the most comprehensively trained in the entire Des Moines area. He completed his undergraduate degree at Iowa State University before earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree through an additional four years of chiropractic college. He is a licensed chiropractic physician in Iowa, holds an Acupuncture Certification, and has accumulated nearly 1,200 additional hours of continuing education focused specifically on orthopedics, sports injuries, and spine care.
For over 35 years, Dr. Schultz has been helping patients throughout Johnston, Grimes, Urbandale, Ankeny, and Des Moines find lasting relief from pain without drugs or surgery.
Professional, Safe, Precise Care
Dr. Schultz has spent over three decades mastering the full spectrum of chiropractic methods so he can always choose the right approach for your unique spine, condition, and comfort level. He is an expert in seven distinct chiropractic techniques: Gonstead, Biomechanics, Thompson, Cox Flexion-Distraction, Diversified, ARC Upper Cervical, and Logan Basic.
This breadth of training is rare. Most chiropractors specialize in one or two methods. Dr. Schultz trained across all of them, and went straight to the source to do it.
He was trained directly by James Cox, the founder of the Cox Flexion-Distraction Method — one of the most effective non-surgical approaches for disc injuries and chronic low back pain. He also trained directly under Dan Murphy, a nationally recognized expert in sports injury and whiplash soft tissue treatment, and completed an internship at Dr. Murphy’s California-based practice. During chiropractic school, Dr. Schultz also served as a clinic intern supervisor, gaining rare cross-technique expertise that most practitioners never develop.
His philosophy has never changed: find the actual cause, customize the treatment, and give your body what it truly needs to heal. Whether your condition is straightforward or complex, you’ll receive care that’s precisely targeted. Adjustments at Schultz Chiropractic & Acupuncture are never a guess, and never generic.
No matter your needs, Dr. Schultz is happy to listen to your concerns and do all that he can to help. With him, you can hope for better health.
Dr. Schultz’s Qualifications & Credentials
- Doctor of Chiropractic — Iowa State University undergraduate; four-year chiropractic college degree
- Licensed Chiropractic Physician, State of Iowa
- Acupuncture Certification
- Nearly 1,200 hours of post-graduate continuing education in orthopedics, sports injuries, and spine
- Expert in 7 chiropractic methods: Gonstead, Biomechanics, Thompson, Cox Flexion-Distraction, Diversified, ARC Upper Cervical, and Logan Basic
- Trained directly by James Cox, founder of the Cox Flexion-Distraction Method
- Trained in sports injury and whiplash soft tissue treatment by Dan Murphy; interned at his California-based practice
- 35 years of sports injury treatment, pain management, and orthopedic & neurological testing
- Expert in computerized muscle testing for hidden causes of strength loss, fatigue, and balance issues
- 20 years conducting Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) and impairment ratings for insurance companies
- Founder of Schultz Chiropractic & Acupuncture’s 4,000 sq. ft. three-zone specialized clinic in Johnston, IA
35 Years of Sports Injury Expertise
If you’re an athlete, whether competitive, recreational, or a self-described weekend warrior, Dr. Schultz has almost certainly treated someone in your sport. Over 35 years, he has helped athletes at every level recover from injury and perform at their best across a remarkably wide range of sports: football, basketball, hockey, wrestling, running and marathons, volleyball, track and field, tennis, cheerleading, dance, golf, soccer, and gymnastics.
That’s nearly four decades of hands-on experience with the specific injuries, movement demands, and performance goals each of those sports creates.
Dr. Schultz brings three distinct skill sets to every sports patient: treatment of acute injuries, long-term pain and performance management, and advanced orthopedic and neurological testing to identify what’s really going on beneath the surface. He’s also an expert in computerized muscle testing which can uncover hidden causes of weakness, fatigue, and balance problems that standard exams miss entirely.
Our Johnston clinic was purpose-built with athletes and active patients in mind. The 4,000 sq. ft. facility includes a dedicated Physiotherapy zone and an on-site Rehabilitation zone — both designed to support the full recovery arc from initial injury through return to peak performance.
Outside the Practice
When not at the practice, Dr. Schultz enjoys spending time with his wife, Shelly. They typically do their exercise program four days per week and walk 25 miles per week. Dr. Schultz rides a Peloton bike three days per week. Dr. Schultz collects vintage motorcycles. His large collection includes show-quality 1920’s-1940’s Harley-Davidson’s. He also has a large number of motorcycles from the 1970’s that include Moto Guzzi, Yamaha, and Honda, all of which are show quality. Dr. Schultz also has a collection of vintage trains that date back to the 1930’s. He likes to ride his vintage cycles around the lake on quiet, traffic-free mornings.
Around the house, Dr. Schultz enjoys working in his yard, digging, planting and mowing until things look just right. Photography has been an interest of Dr. Schultz for years, and he enjoys taking pictures of nature or architecture, particularly in Europe, where structures of 200-1200 years old. Lastly, Dr. Schultz and Shelly enjoy travelling to see their three adult kids and follow their activities in Minnesota and Maryland.
You Are in Good Hands
Whether your case is mild or severe, whether you’ve been in pain for weeks or for years, you are in good hands with Dr. Schultz. In addition to his 8 years of college education, Doctor of Chiropractic degree, and Acupuncture Certification, he brings nearly 1,200 hours of continuing education and over 35 years of real-world clinical experience to every appointment. He has also served as an Independent Medical Examiner for insurance companies for over 20 years, conducting IMEs and impairment ratings that require the highest standard of diagnostic precision and objectivity.
Dr. Schultz understands your needs and is fully committed to helping you achieve drug and surgery-free wellness through care that’s rooted in science, customized to your body, and focused on results that actually last.
You can feel better. Contact our Johnston practice today to learn more and take the first step.
