Five Generations of Chiropractic Care in the Quad Cities
The Kern family has been practicing and teaching chiropractic for generations — with deep roots in Palmer College and the Quad Cities community.
The Original Kern Chiropractic Clinic
Our family’s chiropractic story in the Quad Cities began generations ago. The original Kern Chiropractic Clinic served the community from State Street in Bettendorf—long before modern scheduling, portals, or complicated care plans. Just hands-on care and a commitment to helping people feel better. Today, Dr. Zachary Kern continues that tradition as the fifth generation of Kern chiropractors.
Original Kern Chiropractic Clinic — State Street, Bettendorf (historic card from the clinic)
A Family Tradition at Palmer College
Kern Chiropractic is part of a long family tradition connected to Palmer College. Members of the Kern family have served as instructors and leaders at Palmer, including Dr. Donald P. Kern, who later served as President of Palmer College. Today that tradition continues with Dr. Zachary Kern, a Palmer graduate and fifth-generation chiropractor.
Meet Dr. Zachary Kern
Zachary Kern, D.C.
Palmer College of Chiropractic — Class of 2007
Dr. Zachary Kern represents the fifth generation of Kern chiropractors serving the Quad Cities.
He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2007, continuing a family connection to Palmer that spans generations of clinicians, instructors, and leaders within the profession.
Today, Dr. Kern continues the tradition of straightforward chiropractic care in Davenport. His practice focuses on simple, walk-in access and focused adjustments designed to help patients move better and feel better.
No appointments, no complicated plans — just effective care when you need it.
Continuing the Tradition in Davenport
Today, Dr. Zachary Kern continues that family tradition with a modern, simple practice model:
Walk-in focused (no appointment needed)
Flat visit price
Fast, focused visits
Straightforward care designed to help you move and feel better
Our current Davenport chiropractic office was established by Dr. Kern’s father and grandfather, and the goal remains the same: make it easy for people throughout Davenport and the Quad Cities to get quality care when they need it.
Patients visiting our Davenport office often come for help with back pain, neck pain, headaches, and other common conditions we treat.
Walk In Today
No appointment needed — simply walk in during office hours for straightforward care.