ABOUT US
Howell Chiropractic Team
Our Mission Statement
Motivating and Inspiring Families to Consciously Choose Health.
Community Impact
To help us achieve our mission of a health conscious community, we provide complementary lectures on a variety of topics. We encourage you to use us as a resource when attempting to navigate your journey to optimal health and contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.
Health is not a destination…it is a journey! Does your journey need a new road map? Contact us today!
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Dr. Travis Howell
When I graduated high school I enrolled in the Information Technology program at AIB College of Business. Although I excelled in the program, I quickly realized that I was not cut out to spend my life in front of a computer. So when I graduated from AIB I became a retail sales manager…. not an IT guy. Around this time, I became a first-time father of a beautiful little baby girl, Kylie.
When Kylie was 2 years old, she began suffering from chronic ear infections. Like many parents, we attempted to “fix” the problem with antibiotics. After about four episodes in less than a year it was suggested to us that she needed tubes in her ears to prevent these chronic ear infections.
I am more than a Chiropractor
But then suddenly the light bulb came on. I was a regular chiropractic patient at the time and had been since I was her age, but for some reason I hadn’t made the connection before that moment. I realized I needed to get her into my chiropractor to have her evaluated and checked for subluxation. Sure enough she was subluxated in the cervical region (upper neck) and needed correction. No tubes. No antibiotics. No more ear infections.
I never realized the power of an adjustment
Until that point in my life, I took chiropractic care for granted and never realized the power of the adjustment. I had used chiropractic care my whole life for prevention and resolution of illnesses, injuries and general wellness but seeing what it could do to help my suffering toddler was more powerful than anything I had ever seen. Roughly one year later, I enrolled in chiropractic school and never looked back. The younger of my two daughters has been checked and adjusted since birth and has not had a single ear infection!
My Educational Experience
As a Quad City Area native, choosing my chiropractic school was pretty easy. But besides location… Palmer College is the birthplace of chiropractic and one of the most prestigious chiropractic schools in the world. I was fortunate enough to have great classroom and clinical success and was able to finish my studies one trimester early. I followed that with an internship in a large and well known chiropractic office in Walcott, IA. I have continued my education and have become a Certified Chiropractic Extremities Practitioner (CCEP) and I am currently working towards completing my Pediatric and Wellness Certifications.
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Dr. Ashlee Hrabak
Becoming a perinatal and pediatric chiropractor was a dream come true for me! My journey started in my hometown, Cedar Rapids, and though it took a while to find my true path, I’m so glad I took the time. Before diving into healthcare, I owned an all natural Montessori-inspired daycare. I loved my daycare, however I was being called to a different path. I became a DONA-certified Doula in 2013, supporting families through childbirth while also pursuing Midwifery. Eventually, I realized my true passion lay elsewhere, so I completed my Bachelor’s in Nutritional Lifestyle Coaching at Arizona State University, and applied at Palmer in 2020.
Chiropractic care has always been central to my health, so pursuing it as a career felt like the perfect way to combine my love for natural, preventative care with my passion for women’s and children’s health. I graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College in June 2024 and focused my training on pediatric and perinatal care with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). I’m Webster Certified and can’t wait to continue my education with the ICPA. I’m also currently working toward becoming a DUTCH test provider, so I can offer even more hormonal health support to my patients.
Outside the office, I’m all about family time, especially if it involves getting outside! You’ll find me hiking, camping, or just soaking up nature whenever the weather is right. Being able to blend my love for chiropractic care, nutrition, and an active lifestyle is everything I could have dreamed of and more!
“Dr Travis is a Great Chiropractor. He listens to me and my concerns that I have. The staff is wonderful. Starting to feel better after years of not seeing a Chiropractor. Glad a family member recommended him.”
