Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Anchorage Chiropractor for Lasting Pain Relief
Better Health Alaska Chiropractors has been a trusted provider of holistic wellness solutions since 1998, dedicated to delivering non-invasive, drug-free treatments tailored to individual patient needs. Our multidisciplinary approach combines chiropractic care, physical rehabilitation, and massage therapy to address a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Founded by Dr. Brent Wells, our team prioritizes personalized care, utilizing advanced techniques like the Alaska Back Pain Protocol to ensure lasting relief. With two convenient Anchorage locations, we emphasize accessibility through same-day appointments, flexible hours until 7 PM, and unique patient promises such as the 10-Minute Wait and Get-a-Ride guarantees. Our commitment to community engagement and continuous professional development underscores our reputation as a leader in Alaskan wellness care.
Services
Chiropractic Care
Physical Therapy
Massage Therapy
Spinal Decompression
Pain Management
Neck Pain Treatment
Back Pain Relief
Sciatica Therapy
Knee Renewal Program
Wellness Consultation
Served areas
- Anchorage, south anchorage, midtown anchorage, west anchorage
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer a 10-Minute Wait Promise for timely appointments
- Our Same-Day Appointment Guarantee ensures immediate care
- Get-a-Ride Promise provides free transportation to appointments
- First-Visit Satisfaction Guarantee with full refunds if unsatisfied
- 23+ years of experience treating 64,926+ conditions
Associations and certifications
- American Chiropractic Association
- International Chiropractic Association
- Alaska Chiropractic Association
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- BBB
What people say
Best physical rehab
Outstanding staff
Amazing results
Highly recommend
Pain-free living
Services
Chiropractic Care
Our chiropractic care focuses on spinal health and nervous system optimization through manual adjustments. This non-invasive treatment alleviates pain from herniated discs, sciatica, and chronic back issues while improving mobility. Patients benefit from personalized treatment plans developed by our experienced chiropractors.
Physical Therapy
Customized physical therapy programs restore function and prevent future injuries through targeted exercises and modalities. Our therapists combine manual techniques with therapeutic equipment to address post-injury recovery, postural imbalances, and chronic pain conditions affecting joints and muscles.
Massage Therapy
Physician-supervised massage therapy integrates myofascial release and trigger point techniques to reduce muscle tension and improve circulation. This evidence-based approach complements chiropractic treatments, accelerating recovery from soft tissue injuries and stress-related musculoskeletal conditions.
Alaska Back Pain Protocol
Our proprietary ABPP combines spinal decompression, chiropractic adjustments, and rehabilitative therapy for lasting back pain relief. This comprehensive system targets disc issues and chronic spinal conditions through a structured, multi-phase treatment approach developed over 20+ years of clinical practice.
Pain Management
We specialize in non-surgical pain management solutions for neck, back, and joint conditions. Our integrative approach combines chiropractic care, physical therapy, and targeted massage to address both symptoms and underlying causes of persistent pain conditions.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, whiplash, knee pain, and other musculoskeletal conditions using non-surgical methods.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with most private insurance providers including Aetna, Blue Cross, and Medicare. Most patients pay $25-$40 per visit with coverage.
Are same-day appointments available?
Yes, we guarantee same-day appointments if you call before 4 PM through our Same-Day Promise.
What is the Alaska Back Pain Protocol?
ABPP is our proprietary system combining spinal decompression, chiropractic care, and rehabilitation therapy for lasting back pain relief.
Do you offer massage therapy?
Yes, we provide physician-supervised clinical massage therapy starting at $10-$15 with insurance coverage.
What are your clinic hours?
Monday-Thursday: 9 AM-7 PM. Friday: 9 AM-5 PM. Closed weekends.
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Reviews (26)
Mark Winkelseth
Apr 15, 2022
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Staff is awesome to work with! They got me through a 12 month rehab program with professionalism, courtesy, and kindness while keeping me motivated to get better.
Jill Seymour
Mar 08, 2022
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Wonderful practice. I've been seeing Dr Dechant and his staff since October for increasingly severe vertigo. All the other specialists I've seen over the years have been no help but this team created a treatment plan with massage, bodywork, adjustments and PT that has allowed me to at least get temporary relief. I always leave feeling a million times better than when I walked in. They are also warm, friendly, and accommodating, and I have never had a medical practice explain my insurance benefits to me as clearly as this place. As a result, I'm never surprised by the bill and I'm able to plan financially for my care. I definitely recommend them!
Joshue Dixson
Jan 21, 2022
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Real warm and welcoming atmosphere with a knowledgeable staff all around. I threw my back out and needed help right away. They got me in quick for X-rays and rehabilitation. They offer multiple services. Physical therapy, massage, chiropractic, electric stimulus, roller bed, and have some cool technology. Ask about their DNR machine :. They've been very accommodating with my schedule and insurance and I will continue to use their services for the foreseeable future. Thanks team!
Tiffany Caudle
Dec 17, 2021
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I can't say enough great things about ALL the staff at Better Health! They do it all from adjustments to physical rehab to massage and provide thorough and individualized treatment and they figured things out with my difficult insurance company. They also provided my physical therapy after my broken ankle surgery. My neck feels a lot better and they help keep it that way! Their staff is very friendly and accommodating, love them all! : Dr. Dechant is amazing and has helped my neck pain tremendously! Both massage therapists are fantastic as well!
Matt Sims
Oct 25, 2021
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I have been a patient at Better Health since their first year in practice (20 + years) and Dr. Wells and his team of chiropractors and clinic staff are always top notch. They treat their patients like family and truly are attentive to my needs. As a patient who has struggled with herniated discs and now just getting old, I will not go anywhere else. Many thanks to the Better Health Team.
James Jessee
Sep 17, 2021
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I started going here when my sciatica was almost crippling in it's intensity. After a couple sessions, I was much improved and able to function normally again. The staff is always super pleasant, and the doctor is full of great advice as well as very skilled in his trade. Two thumbs for these great people!
Melissa Monrean
Aug 21, 2021
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Anna, Daniel, Sara, Ashley and Dr. Dechant are Amazing. A highly skilled, compassionate staff! They have been wonderful In the healing process.
Tom Ragan
Aug 14, 2021
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About four years ago, after going through a succession of chiropractors for my lower back problems, I finally stumbled upon Better Health. Though the faces have changed since I first started going, they still give the same high-quality, professional service I received from the start. They were able to alleviate most of my problems the first time, and I continue to recommend them, and return when my lower back flairs up.
Frank Bickford
Jun 30, 2021
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Great service, both customer and professional. Good time frame as well as Better Health is always on time. Again, great Doctor and staff. I highly recommend.
Nova Payne
Jun 04, 2021
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I loved my time here at Better Health off the Old Seward. Great office, awesome chiropractor, wonderful massage therapists! Totally caring clinic.
Toya Perkins
May 28, 2021
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Amazing! I feel like i have a new back. Pretty sure my sinuses are also opened now. Highly recommend. It's a one stop place everything from X-rays to state of the art equipment designed to get you to a pain free place of being. Dr. Dechant and his team are amazing, simply amazing.
Neulysis Villegas
Mar 23, 2021
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I've had back pain for the longest time now and I've always just lived with it. When I decided to go to Better Health it was a great investment in myself. Dr. DeChant and the team there are very professional yet kind and welcoming. I come in weekly to a combination of massage therapy, physiotherapy, and chiropractic therapy. It really does feel like it lightens a heavy burden that's been on your shoulders. Everything is pretty relaxing and just feels good. I just want to thank the Better Health team on giving me great care.
Rebecca Lewis
Dec 20, 2020
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I went in with primarily lower back pain that had been pestering me for about a year. They took x-rays of my lower back, and found that I had an old back injury that didn't heal properly. They put me through some physical therapy and realignment. Now after about 3 months, I can move around and live my life again. Lifting things, touching my toes, and even sleep are easy again. I really recommend this chiropractic office, and the staff there are amazing.
Julie Aloysius
Feb 18, 2019
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My lower back went out and I had heard great things about Better Health & Wellness so I called them. From the very beginning they were so helpful. The office manager worked me in the same day I called. The whole staff is amazing. They make you feel very comfortable and genuinely want to help you. I was impressed with the privacy. After my first visit I already felt better. Dr. McCarty explained the process of treatment and the massage therapist and physical therapist are great! I have been to many chiropractic offices and this is by far the best experience I have had!
Heather
Jun 23, 2018
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I am grateful to have found Better Health. I had a back injury while on vacation and had to fly 15 hours home on some mild pain killers. By the time I got back to Alaska, my sciatic nerve was severely aggravated. Other physical rehab places required a doctor's referral and were at least 48 hours out to see me. Better Health got me in for a consultation the next day. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Thomas V.
Oct 21, 2011
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My doctor told me that I finally needed back surgery, and needed a laminetomy for a popped and degenerated disk. 23+ years working on the slope did a number on my low back. I didn't want to have the surgery, but I knew I probably would need to. I saw the DRS commercial and a buddy at work had also mentioned the DSR. I wasn't aware that they had both chiropractors and physical therapists there. They told me everything that my insurance would cover and not cover up front and worked out the $ for me. I didn't need to get surgery, it's been 10 months now since I did therapy. Back fishing and hunting this season. Highly recommend to if you want to get out of low back surgery.
S. Smith
Oct 19, 2011
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I heard about Better Health from a friend and decided to go when I finally couldn't do the housekeeping and grocery shopping anymore. My back pain had been acting up for years. I found the chiropractor, Dr Vito, to be very friendly and honest. He spent a lot of time getting to know me and understanding my problem. After he found out what was going on they did the chiropractic therapy and I saw a physical therapist (as far as I'm aware they are the only one's that do this) After just a couple weeks my back was feeling better than I had in years. If you want someone who listens, values you and your opinions, this is the place to go.
Leah S.
Dr. Vito is wonderful! I have been to several chiropractors throughout my life and this had by far been my best and most comfortable experience! I would recommend everyone I know to go see Dr. Vito. The wait time is non existent and they are extremely accommodating to all schedules! Thank you!
Mary V.
Dr.Vito and the staff are amazing! I feel better than I have in years. Dr.Vito takes the time to truly address issues and walk you through the treatment process. The office is warm and inviting. The wait to be seen is never more than a few minutes, and in those few minutes there is water and massage chairs for your comfort. Best doctor experience I've had to date!
Dean Rampy
I hurt my lower back several weeks ago and was in a great deal of pain. I could not tie my shoes without bringing tears to my eyes. The clinic was able to get me an appointment the day I called. They diagnosed the problem and gave me a rehabilitation plan the next day. Within a week I could bend over and tie my shoes with no tears (it still hurt, but the pain level was greatly diminished). The staff have been great. They are professional, friendly and show genuine concern for my recovery. There have been no issues with billing both my primary and secondary insurance companies. Highly recommended.
Jonathan Newman
After over-involvement with athletic activities coupled with not paying attention to cervical spine health, as well as poor computer/iPhone posture, I injured my neck. Dr. Vito et. al. were instrumental in helping me convalesce with efficiency, quality, integrity and great support. I am confident how I would not feel as good as I do today if not for the massage, ultrasound, adjustment, traction and electrical stimulation afforded me by Dr. Vito and his colleagues.
This is an excellent operation all-around- I highly recommend it! BetterHealth chiropractors and their assistants also imbue one with strengthening and stretching skills to also proactively avoid injuring oneself again. Kudos- and financially very straightforward and honest as well, which was very appreciated.
This is an excellent operation all-around- I highly recommend it! BetterHealth chiropractors and their assistants also imbue one with strengthening and stretching skills to also proactively avoid injuring oneself again. Kudos- and financially very straightforward and honest as well, which was very appreciated.
Ryan Sweet
Dr. Vito has been amazing to both myself and my wife. She has been going to Better Health for a few years now and started just over a month ago. My back had been hurting because I work at a desk and have played contact sports my entire life. Since I have been going to Dr. Vito my neck and back pain has definitely decreased between the adjustments and the massages. The staff are all amazing and it is definitely a very fun atmosphere, I look forward to my appointments and always leave feeling very relaxed. I definitely have already recommended Dr. Vito to friends and family and will continue to do so.
Stephen Menice
I had been to a foot specialist about 7 months ago and learned that I had severe plantar fasciitis in both my feet. Most likely from the work I was doing at the time without stretching. I would wake up and be unable to walk becaus of the swelling and pain. The specialist told me that surgery was needed but they could try injections first. I decided to look for other options and thank God I did. Better health set me up with a visit a few times a week for about a month doing adjustments and massaging the effected areas and by the time I have two visits under my belt I was doing better with no swelling and pain went way down.
I'm so grateful as my wife and I just took a trip to Seattle and walked long miles to explore the city and woke up the next day with zero pain. They didn't just help me avoid surgery which would have hurt me financially but they also help my feet heal. The staff is very friendly, small but professional. I'd recommend them to anyone who's in need of relief or prevention.
I'm so grateful as my wife and I just took a trip to Seattle and walked long miles to explore the city and woke up the next day with zero pain. They didn't just help me avoid surgery which would have hurt me financially but they also help my feet heal. The staff is very friendly, small but professional. I'd recommend them to anyone who's in need of relief or prevention.
Sarah La Belle
Wonderful experience with south side location. Dr Vito is great and all the technicians there are super nice. Plus best customer service out of any doctors office I've ever been to- they worked with my insurance to make sure I got the help I needed and when my insurance was billing me incorrectly they made sure that it was corrected.
Kenneth Remley
Dr. Vito is by far one of the best chiropractors I have ever been to, 27 years of rodeoing and riding bulls he was very descriptive on what was going on with my shoulders. He reviewed my options of what I can do to help fix the issues in my shoulders I got more information than I ever would have from a regular doctor. The staff at Better Health Chriopractic is absolutely amazing very respectful and polite do ever see myself going to any other clinic. Thank you Dr. Vito and Better Health Chriopractic Staff!
Jenna Hooley
A knee injury that lead to other alignment issues brought me to Dr. Vito. He wrote a treatment plan for me including therapeutic massage, ultrasounds, heat therapy, adjustments and later on physical rehab. After a month or so I'm feeling a lot stronger with no pain in my knee. He is very personable and cares about his patients. The rest of the staff is welcoming, friendly, and professional as well. I highly recommend this office!