This week’s Up-and-Comer is Dr. Nate DeJong, owner of Highest Health Chiropractic.

Name: Nate DeJong

Age: 28

Hometown: Rock Rapids, Iowa

What brought you to Sioux Falls?

Being close to family was our No. 1 draw to Sioux Falls. Also, we knew Sioux Falls was exactly where we wanted to open our practice.

What keeps you in Sioux Falls?

Sioux Falls is perfect for our family. It is a young, thriving community. There is a ton to do. We have a heart for pediatric and pregnancy care in our office, and with so many young, growing families, Sioux Falls is a great fit. Both of our families are only 30 minutes away, which is a huge blessing!

What’s your favorite thing about your job?

Watching people get better. I love hearing about the mom that has more energy to spend time with her kids or the grandparent that can play with her grandkids again because of being under care in our office. Freeing people from their health burdens and watching them do the things they love to do gives me a ton of satisfaction!

How did you become connected to your field?

I got my first chiropractic adjustment as a sophomore in high school. I continued to utilize chiropractic care throughout the rest of my high school and college athletic career.

Describe Highest Health Chiropractic in three words.

Neurologically based chiropractic.

What’s one business you’d like to see in Sioux Falls that isn’t here now?

Great question. My wife and I both can’t believe that there isn’t a Chick-Fil-A.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Right here in Sioux Falls. Our practice and family is growing, and we have no plans of going anywhere. We love Sioux Falls!