Owner / CEO
Dr. Jessica Staples of Back to Balance Chiropractic and Wellness
Dr. Jessica StaplesD.C.
Specialized Care

Thoughtful, movement-focused chiropractic care for active families, adults, and patients who want clear, actionable control over their health.

Dr. Jess helps patients understand what is driving their symptoms, how their bodies are adapting, and what care plan makes sense for their goals. Her work blends clinical evaluation, hands-on care, and practical movement guidance so each visit feels focused and useful.

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Approach

Grounded in Function

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We work together to improve how your body functions. You’re not a number here.
- Dr. Jessica Staples, DC

Throughout her career, Dr. Jess has seen firsthand how physical stress, injury, and the daily demands of life can disconnect people from their own bodies. Her approach to chiropractic care is rooted in the belief that treatment should be a partnership: one that respects your comfort, listens to your goals, and addresses the root cause rather than just chasing symptoms.

Her care uses movement-based assessments to find what’s not moving well and why. She uses a structured, function-first approach to guide treatment and help you move with more control and confidence. It’s not about quick fixes. It is about rebuilding how your body works. Dr. Jess hopes you leave with clarity and confidence about your next steps.

Her ultimate goal is simple: to help you feel seen, cared for, and confident in your movement, so you can get back to doing what you love.

Her Journey

The Path to Back to Balance

From small-town Indiana roots through clinical training, family life, and a return home to serve Fishers.

Born & Raised

Peru, Indiana

Peru, Indiana
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Indiana

Small-town Indiana roots

Growing up in a small Indiana community shaped Dr. Jess's appreciation for family, hard work, and showing up for the people around you.

That early sense of connection became part of the way she thinks about care: practical, personal, and rooted in trust.

Student Life

Peru High School

Peru, Indiana
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Peru High School
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Indiana

Graduated in 2009

At Peru High School, Dr. Jess developed a passion for athletics and human performance.

Those early experiences gave her a language for discipline, movement, and the way the body responds to training.

Student-Athlete

Webster University

St. Louis, Missouri
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Webster University

Division III Cross Country Runner

At Webster University, Dr. Jess competed as a Division III cross-country runner while continuing to study how movement changes the body.

The rhythm of training, competition, and recovery helped turn athletic curiosity into a deeper interest in performance and health.

Clinical Education

Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
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Indiana University
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Exercise Science & Kinesiology

At Indiana University, Dr. Jess earned her bachelor's degree with honors in Exercise Science and Kinesiology.

Her studies deepened her foundation in biomechanics, rehabilitation, and the practical choices that help people move with confidence.

Chiropractic Education

National University of Health Sciences

Lombard, Illinois
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National University of Health Sciences
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Illinois

Doctor of Chiropractic

At National University of Health Sciences, Dr. Jess earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

Her training shaped a movement-based, patient-centered approach that still guides how she evaluates, educates, and treats patients today.

Professional Practice

Ballenger Chiropractic

Baltimore, Maryland
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Baltimore Ravens
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Maryland

Sports and family chiropractic care

At Ballenger Chiropractic, Dr. Jess worked alongside Dr. Dave Ballenger, chiropractor to the Baltimore Ravens.

That setting gave her exposure to professional athletes, active families, complex recovery needs, and the importance of practical movement-based care.

Interdisciplinary Care

Annapolis Pain Management

Annapolis, Maryland
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Maryland

Integrated pain management setting

At Annapolis Pain Management, Dr. Jess expanded her experience within an interdisciplinary setting focused on pain, function, and quality of life.

Working around multiple perspectives sharpened her belief that clear communication and coordinated care help patients make better decisions.

Life Beyond the Office

Building a Family

Dr. Jess, her husband Thadeus, and children Alexandra and James in a family portrait

A fuller life around the work

Along the way, Dr. Jess and her husband, Thadeus, built a growing family and welcomed Alexandra and James.

That season added another layer to the way she thinks about care: people are balancing work, home, movement, stress, and the everyday demands of life.

A New Chapter

Returning Home

Indiana
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Indiana

Bringing experience back to Indiana

After years of education, training, and practice across the Midwest and East Coast, Dr. Jess and her family returned to Indiana.

The move carried a clear vision: create a practice centered on movement, education, and personalized care for the community she now calls home.

Practice Opening
Back to Balance Chiropractic and Wellness

Back to Balance Chiropractic & Wellness

Fishers, Indiana

Opening Mid-July 2026

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Fishers Office
13578 E 131st St
Ste 101A
Fishers, IN 46037-6401
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With years of clinical experience and a passion for helping people move and feel their best, Dr. Jess founded Back to Balance Chiropractic & Wellness for Fishers families, active adults, and patients who want clear guidance.

The practice brings her journey home through thoughtful evaluation, hands-on care, and practical movement education in one place.

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Focused, family-centered chiropractic care designed to help you move better, understand the plan, and take the next step with confidence.