Chiropractor Near Altoona, WI
If you live or work in Altoona and you have been putting up with back pain, a stiff neck, headaches, or nerve trouble, the good news is that real help is not far away. Advantage Health Center sits right on E Clairemont Avenue, which is Highway 12, on the east side of Eau Claire. For most of Altoona that works out to a drive of about five to ten minutes, so you are not crossing the whole city just to get seen.
Our clinic is led by Dr. Zach Bruley, who grew up here in the Eau Claire area. We focus on the connection between your spine and your nervous system, and we do it with the gentle Torque Release Technique, which means no twisting and no cracking. A lot of our patients come to us from Altoona, so we put this page together to answer the questions they tend to ask before they book.
Getting here from Altoona
Getting here from Altoona is simple. From most of town the easiest route is to head west on Highway 12, which is also called Clairemont Avenue. We are near the spot where Highway 12 meets Highway 53, just west of Panda Express. If you are coming from the River Prairie area or from downtown Altoona, it is a short and mostly straight drive, and there is easy parking right at our front door. You will not have to deal with one way streets or a parking ramp.
If you are starting near River Prairie or central Altoona, plan on roughly seven minutes. From the Lake Altoona side it is closer to ten or twelve minutes. You can find us at 2513 E Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701.
What Altoona patients come to us for
Altoona has grown quickly over the past several years, and a lot of that growth has been commuters and young families. That tends to show up in the kinds of complaints we see most often. Many people come in with neck and upper back tension that builds up from long drives and long hours at a desk. Others are dealing with low back pain that flares after yard work, lifting, or a Chippewa Valley winter spent shoveling and slipping on the ice. We also see a steady stream of patients for neuropathy and nerve discomfort, which is an area we focus on heavily and one that a lot of general clinics do not. Headaches, migraines, and tension tied to posture are common too, and we care for children and offer prenatal chiropractic for growing families.
If your issue is not on this list, it is still worth a conversation. A good place to start is our overview of chiropractic care.
Why people make the short drive
There are plenty of chiropractors closer to the center of Altoona, so it is fair to ask why people make the short drive to us. A few reasons come up again and again.
Our method is gentle. The Torque Release Technique is precise and uses a small instrument rather than forceful twisting, which appeals to people who feel nervous about the usual cracking adjustments. We also pay real attention to nerve issues through our neuropathy program and spinal decompression, instead of offering a quick adjustment and sending you on your way. We are honest about cost. After your exam you get a clear estimate in plain language before you agree to anything, and we accept most insurance, including Medicare and BCBS. And your first visit is built to respect your time. It includes neurological scans and digital imaging so that we are working from real information about your spine rather than a guess.
Questions we hear from Altoona patients
Is it really worth driving from Altoona? For most of Altoona the trip is under ten minutes, and once you arrive there is no parking hassle. Patients often tell us the short, predictable drive is easier than fighting for a spot at a closer but busier office.
Do you take my insurance? We accept most major plans, including Medicare and BCBS. You can check our insurance and billing page, or simply call and we will verify your coverage before your first visit.
I have never been adjusted and the cracking scares me. Is this different? Yes, it is. The Torque Release Technique is gentle and uses an instrument, so there is no forceful twisting. It is one of the most common reasons people coming in for the first time choose us.
Can you see my whole family? We can. We provide care for children and offer prenatal chiropractic, so your family can come to one place.
Book your visit
New patients from Altoona are always welcome. Call (715) 313-0935 or reach out through our contact page to get scheduled. If you are not sure whether we can help with your particular issue, just ask. We are happy to talk it through.
