Meet Our Team

Dr. Wendell Utech

After Dr. Wendell Utech received a bachelor’s degree and Medical Technology Degree, he graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1975, and has practiced in Grinnell since. He uses the Palmer method, Gonstead, Full Spine, Sacro- Occipital, and Activator Techniques, and offers Acupuncture, Applied Kinesiology, Ultrasound, Diathermy, Hydrotherapy, and Nutrition Therapy & Counseling. He is certified in Clinical, Medical, and Orthopedic Acupuncture. Dr. Utech is a member of the Iowa Chiropractic Society, Advantage Chiropractic Network, American Medical Acupuncture Society, and the Better Business Bureau. Dr. Utech’s wife, Kathy, is the office manager of the clinic.

Kevin Utech

Kevin Utech holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Northern Iowa and is currently a 3rd-year student extern at Palmer College of Chiropractic. Upon graduation in October of 2004, he will begin practice at Utech Chiropractic Clinic. He is educated in the Palmer method, Gonstead, Full Spine, Sacro-Occipital and Diversified techniques, as well as Ultrasound, Diathermy, and Hydrotherapy. Kevin plans to also offer Applied Kinesiology and Nutrition Therapy & Counseling. Kevin is a member of the Iowa Chiropractic Society and the American Chiropractic Association. His wife, Allison, is Senior Graphic Designer with American Republic Insurance Company.

Briane Goetzinger, Massage Therapist

Licensed Massage Therapist Brianne Goetzinger is a Grinnell native and a graduate of Carlson College of Massage Therapy. Educated in several areas of massage including Swedish techniques, specific/deep tissue massage, sports massage, pregnancy massage, chair massage, and others, she also studied kinesiology, hydrotherapy, herbology, & musculoskeletal stretches. Each massage is "customized" according to your needs which are discussed before every massage. Add the benefits of massage therapy to your choices for obtaining a healthy way of life. She is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. Brianne’s husband, Waylon, is Manager of Taco John’s in Grinnell.