Meet The Team

Dr. Pulley has been practicing in the East Village for over 21 years, focusing on helping people understand what is happening to their bodies and providing support where he can.  Throughout the years, he has helped well over 10,000 people in the Des Moines area and looks forward to helping many more.

 

Dr. Pulley developed his approach to healthcare after observing and assisting people in navigating the frustrations they faced in their predicaments and challenges.  By incorporating additional therapies and processes, he has achieved considerable success in alleviating problems.  However, he can’t help everything and refers patients out regularly to other professionals to receive the proper care.

 

When not in the office, he enjoys running and walking with his dog, Bear, as well as biking and dining at local restaurants with his wife, Erin Dobelis.  If you ever see him out and about, don’t be surprised if he has headphones in.  Feel free to interrupt him, he’s just listening to a book.

Dr. Earth Patel is a compassionate and knowledgeable chiropractor who is passionate about helping people move and feel their best. Born in Chicago and raised in Illinois, he developed a strong interest in how the body works from an early age. This curiosity led him to Illinois State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology and Chemistry. During his studies, he became fascinated by the body’s innate ability to heal and regulate itself. An interest that naturally evolved into a desire to pursue chiropractic care.

Dr. Patel earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2024. While at Palmer, he worked in the Rehabilitation Department during his clinical training, where he gained hands-on experience in active care, movement-based therapies, and functional rehabilitation. This experience deepened his understanding of how chiropractic adjustments and exercise-based care work together to support long-term health and recovery.

Dr. Patel believes in a personalized approach to care, tailoring treatments to meet patients' goals and comfort levels. Whether helping someone recover from injury, manage chronic pain, or maintain their active lifestyle, his goal is to empower patients to take control of their health.

Outside of the clinic, he enjoys reading, exploring new places, and spending time with family and friends.

Casey has worked at East Village Chiropractic since 2017, initially starting at the front desk. Now you'll find her buried in paperwork in her black-and-white striped office. She is your go-to for any insurance and billing inquiries in the office.

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With a degree in graphic design, Casey ensures our Facebook page looks great and is always up to date with office closures and information on when a doctor is out of the office. She also loves designing informational signage for the office.

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When not at the office, you may find her at a local lake on her SUP board, at a local festival with her husband, watching horror movies, or reading a good book with a glass of cheap wine. The key to her heart is to talk about dogs. 

Rene was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and is a fluent Spanish speaker! He studied film at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York, and is a passionate film lover. From the latest action movie to the arthouse, feel free to talk with him about whatever you just saw in theaters. His favorite director is David Lynch, and his favorite film is "Speed Racer".

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As an avid music connoisseur, you'll be sure to hear him playing something different on the office speaker every time you come in. His favorite album is "Random Access Memories" by Daft Punk, and his favorite artist is Stevie Wonder.

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Rene enjoys reading, and you may catch him at his desk reading a book between scheduling gaps. His favorite book series is "A Song of Ice and Fire".

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Away from the office, Rene likes to chill out with a good Wikipedia rabbit hole to decompress.