At Premier Holistic Wellness, we're dedicated to helping individuals achieve their wellness goals through personalized, comprehensive care. With over 70 years of combined experience, our highly knowledgeable team focuses on assisting people at every stage of their wellness journey. We understand that every patient is unique, which is why we take a whole-body approach to promote lasting health and well-being. Our extended operating hours make it easier than ever to receive the care and support you need when it fits your schedule.

Led by a Total Body Modification Advanced Doctor, Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, Certified Chiropractic Rehabilitation Physician, and the developer of the Neural Emotional Overload Technique, Premier Holistic Wellness offers advanced solutions designed to address a wide range of health concerns. By combining innovative techniques with compassionate care, we strive to help patients improve their quality of life, restore balance, and achieve optimal wellness in a comfortable and supportive environment. Contact us today.

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
Certified Chiropractic Rehabilitation Physician
Developer of the Neuroemotional Overload Technique

Dr. Steve Hammerstrom grew up on a small farm in northwest Iowa. He attended Lake View-Auburn High School, where he excelled in basketball, football, track, baseball, and golf. During his senior year, Steve earned first-team all-conference honors in basketball, football, and baseball.

In 1977, Steve graduated with honors and went on to attend William Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He continued playing basketball and baseball while completing his undergraduate education in just three years. He then enrolled at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.

It was during this time that Steve discovered rugby. In his final year at Palmer, he played on a team that finished among the top four in the country.

While attending Palmer, Steve worked with Dr. Mitchell Mally, D.C., who developed an advanced technique for adjusting the extremities. Drawing on the skills he learned from Dr. Mally, Steve quickly established a reputation for treating athletic injuries.

Steve began practicing in Iowa City on December 3, 1983. Within two years, he was treating numerous injured athletes, including members of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes athletic programs.

For 15 years, Steve worked closely with the Hawkeyes football program, treating more than 200 players. He also collaborated with the wrestling program for seven years in the early 2000s. Athletes from the Hawkeyes basketball, track, and baseball programs have also benefited from his care.

Throughout his career, Steve has remained committed to helping athletes and non-athletes alike address injuries, improve physical function, and pursue their wellness goals.

In the early 2000s, Steve expanded his knowledge of applied kinesiology and advanced his training in Total Body Modification. This approach incorporates muscle testing and reflex points as part of an assessment process intended to explore potential areas of imbalance. His interest in holistic approaches broadened his practice beyond traditional chiropractic care. He began working with patients seeking support for a variety of complex health concerns, including digestive issues, persistent symptoms, and other chronic conditions.

Over the years, Steve has continued exploring complementary approaches to wellness, with an emphasis on understanding each patient's individual needs and considering the different factors that may affect overall well-being.



In 2010, Steve sold his Iowa City practice and began working with several physicians in the Cedar Rapids area. One of these physicians operated a holistic wellness clinic focused on supporting patients with a range of health concerns, including gastrointestinal issues, hormonal concerns, and chronic infections.

After several years of working with patients experiencing complex, ongoing health challenges and collaborating with other healthcare providers, Steve decided to establish a treatment center of his own.

Steve has long held the belief that the body has an innate capacity for healing. His approach centers on identifying factors that may interfere with well-being and helping patients explore appropriate ways to support their health. This philosophy inspired the founding of Premier Holistic Wellness & Energy Enhancement Center in 2024.

Steve's mission is to help people move toward healthier lives by providing access to contemporary, non-invasive technologies and established treatment approaches tailored to their individual needs.

He also recognizes the importance of collaboration in healthcare. Patients do not necessarily have to abandon the medical treatments they are already receiving to explore complementary wellness services. In many cases, coordinated care involving multiple healthcare professionals can help patients address their health concerns more comprehensively.

Through Premier Holistic Wellness, Steve continues his commitment to personalized care, ongoing learning, and helping people take meaningful steps toward improved well-being.

FTS Therapeutic Massage LLC opened its doors in 2001 and has been providing massage to Iowa City and the surrounding area ever since. Owner and operator Eric Brush, LMT, specializes in acute/chronic pain conditions, pre-/post-surgery care, and injury rehabilitation.

"I understand how pain and tension can disrupt your day. Using orthopedic evaluation methods and physical therapy assessment techniques, I tailor each session to your individual needs. My goal is to relieve muscular tension, support your body's natural recovery process, improve joint range of motion, and help you feel and move better following an injury or surgery.

Many of my clients seek massage therapy to help manage concerns such as back, hip, neck, and shoulder discomfort; headaches; sciatica-like symptoms; carpal tunnel-related tension; fibromyalgia-related pain; and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) tension. Clients often report improvements in their day-to-day comfort and well-being.

I also work with prenatal and postnatal clients, as well as athletes looking to support their recovery, mobility, and performance.

Massage therapy is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you have a medical condition or ongoing health concerns, please consult your licensed healthcare provider. Individual results vary.

All sessions are by appointment only. As I occasionally work outside the office during the week, please plan to arrive at your scheduled appointment time, which is also the time the office opens for your session. If you arrive early and find the building door locked, please wait patiently until your appointment time."

FTS Therapeutic Massage is now operating within Premier Holistic Wellness & Energy Enhancement Center!

The long-awaited collaboration between Dr. Steve Hammerstrom, D.C., and Eric Brush, L.M.T., has arrived. We've joined forces once again to bring together our experience and approaches to wellness in support of your health goals.



With decades of combined experience, innovative non-invasive wellness technologies, and a commitment to collaborating with you and your healthcare and wellness team, we aim to provide personalized care and practical strategies to help you work toward your wellness goals.