Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah Drake.
Hi Sarah, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’ve always loved school and knew I wanted to help people — I just wasn’t sure how. During my undergraduate years at the University of Northern Iowa, I shadowed many different types of doctors. I had the opportunity to observe surgeries, witness a baby being born, and spend time with a chiropractor. The moment I shadowed a chiropractor, I knew that was it!
After graduation, I applied to chiropractic school and moved to Kansas City to attend Cleveland Chiropractic College. During my second semester, I met my husband, Matt, who was busy opening Drake Chiropractic while I finished my last few years. Once I graduated in 2015, I joined the practice, and together we’ve continued to grow Drake Chiropractic. We love spending our days together helping others and supporting our community. Our amazing office manager, Alyssa, joined us in March 2017 and has been an essential part of our team ever since.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Definitely not—it hasn’t always been a smooth road, but it’s been a meaningful one. One of the biggest challenges we faced was navigating the uncertainty during the pandemic. Like so many others, we were scared. No one had a playbook for how to keep a small, hands-on healthcare practice running during that time. But what kept us going was knowing that people still needed care—maybe more than ever—and we were committed to being there for them. We had to adapt quickly, stay informed, and put a lot of trust in ourselves and our community. Additionally, the landscape of healthcare has been evolving rapidly, and staying aligned with those changes— in policy, insurance, and in patient expectations—has been a constant learning curve and one that we manage daily!
We’ve also navigated the growth of our families (Ours and our office manager, Alyssa’s) while balancing the demands of a growing practice. Like many small, family-owned businesses, we’ve worn a lot of hats—from doctors to business owners to parents—and that comes with expected challenges. But every step, even the hard ones, has helped shape who we are as a practice, brought us closer as a team, and deepened our commitment to what we do.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Drake Chiropractic?
At our practice, we’re passionate about providing whole-family care—from newborns to adults—with a focus on personalized, full-body wellness. As a husband-and-wife chiropractic team, we bring a unique, collaborative approach to healing, blending clinical expertise with a deep commitment to each patient’s well-being.
We specialize in tailored techniques for every stage of life, including pregnancy, infant, and pediatric care. I am certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and have advanced training in cranial adjusting for infants and children. Matt brings his expertise in Upper Cervical Specific—a highly specialized and precise form of chiropractic care.
Our services extend beyond spinal adjustments. We incorporate kinesiotaping, dry needling, and the Graston technique to support myofascial release, muscle recovery, and athletic performance. Matt also offers lab work and food sensitivity testing to further support patients from the inside out. We believe in treating the body as a whole—not just the spine—so every patient receives complete, full-spectrum care.
We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive, compassionate wellness care. Our goal is to be a place where patients feel truly seen, heard, cared for, and understood. We believe full-body wellness begins with wholehearted connection—and we prioritize those values as the foundation of the care we provide. We’re honored to walk alongside our patients through the ups and downs of life, building genuine, lasting connections.
What are your plans for the future?
We are excited to grow! In 2026 we will be adding another chiropractor to our team and we are thrilled to expand and be able to reach more people! We also continue to plan on expanding our knowledge. We love to learn and stay up to date on techniques and research.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.drakechiroandrehab.com
- Instagram: @drakechirobasehorks
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrakeChiropracticBasehor
