Dr. Megan Ries grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In pursuit of working in healthcare, she studied at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa earning a degree in Biology. After completing her undergraduate work, she attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Since graduation she has extended her studies with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), in pregnancy and pediatric care.
Following graduation, she care for patients for three years in Iowa City and five years in West Des Moines before joining Yost Family Chiropractic. Dr. Megan has a passion for chiropractic, health, and loves to serve her patients on their journey to regaining and maintaining an active lifestyle.
Outside of the office, Dr. Megan lives out the lifestyle she encourages for her patients by staying active. She loves to run, hike, walk, read, and play with her two cats.
Dr. Megan is an active member of the community. She is a member of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce and FemCity Des Moines. She is a past leadership team member of genYP (Urbandale young professionals), serves as a mentor to young girls through Girls on the Run, and hosts a little free food pantry outside of her Beaverdale home. She is an active member of and volunteers at Lutheran Church of Hope.