Dr. Kate Heineman has been an osteopathic practitioner in the Des Moines area since 2013. She chose the specialty of osteopathic manipulation as she felt it was the best form of medicine to help get to the root of the problem for any disease or condition. Her goal with any osteopathic treatment is to communicate with and support the natural laws of healing within each patient by using her hands. Beyond pursuing osteopathy, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, personal development, artisan food, travel, quiet moments, and anything outdoors.
Education
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy (FAAO)
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Neuro-Musculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (NMM/OMM)
RESIDENCY
Neuro-Musculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (NMM/OMM) at Mercy Health Partners in Muskegon, Michigan
MEDICAL DEGREE
Des Moines University, including a one-year OMM Fellowship
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
Carleton College
Publications
- The Use of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for a Case of Cervical Radiculopathy
- Heineman K.
- AAO Journal. 2024;34(1): 33-38.
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome:A Case Report
- Heineman K.
- AAO Journal. 2023;33(4): 23-29.
- An Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) Evaluation and Treatment Protocol to Improve the Gastrointestinal System.
- Heineman K.
- AAO Journal. 2022;32(2): 35-45.
- The Immediate, Intermediate, and Long-Term Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) on Pulmonary Function in Adult Asthma.
- Kasten K, Tyler S, Johnson A, Pickos J, Erika K, Heineman K, Chunfa J.
- AAO Journal. 2020;30(3):29-35.
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) in the Management of Pediatric Headache and Orthodontic Intervention: A Case Report.
- Heineman K.
- AAO Journal. 2018;28(1):15-18.
- Effect of a Mandatory Third-Year Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) Course on Student Attitudes.
- Heineman K., Lewis DD, Finnerty EP, Crout SV, Canby C.
- J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2016;116(4):207-213.
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) in Biliary Dyskinesia Treatment.
- Heineman K.
- J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2014;114(2):129-133.