Dr. Moon began his education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he studied the basic sciences and completed his pre-chiropractic coursework. He continued his studies at Creighton University, gaining an advanced understanding of human anatomy. Dr. Taplett began his education at South Dakota State University, where he also completed pre-chiropractic coursework with a foundation in the basic sciences.
Both doctors went on to earn their Doctor of Chiropractic degrees from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Overland Park, Kansas. Their education included extensive coursework in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, radiology, nutrition, and clinical diagnosis, preparing them to effectively evaluate and care for a wide range of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
During their clinical training, Dr. Moon and Dr. Taplett worked alongside experienced chiropractors in the Cleveland Chiropractic College Health Center and at the Kansas City Free Clinic. Both doctors were recognized with Clinic Service Awards for their dedication to patient care. They graduated with honors in August 2012.
Establishing West Maple Chiropractic & Wellness
Throughout their education, Dr. Moon and Dr. Taplett discovered that they shared a similar philosophy of chiropractic care and a vision for the type of clinic they wanted to create. They believed in patient-centered care, individualized treatment plans, and a welcoming environment focused on supporting health and wellness for the whole family.
A year before graduation, they made the decision to open a clinic together. West Maple Chiropractic & Wellness opened its doors in January 2013 in West Omaha, a community that immediately felt like home. Although neither doctor is originally from Omaha, both have strong ties to the region. Dr. Moon grew up in Shelby, Nebraska, and Dr. Taplett is originally from Huron, South Dakota.
Today, both doctors are proud to call the Omaha area home. Dr. Moon and his wife, Nikki, live near Bennington and have three daughters: Brynn, Brylie, and Bria. Dr. Taplett and his wife, Jerrice, live in Omaha and have three children: Irelynn, Esmae, and Gabriel. Together, the doctors are honored to continue serving the families of West Omaha, Bennington, Elkhorn, Millard, and Gretna.
Our Approach to Care
Dr. Moon and Dr. Taplett take a whole-person approach to chiropractic care. Rather than only addressing symptoms, they look for underlying causes of pain, discomfort, or decreased function. Many symptoms arise from imbalances within the spine, and through careful evaluation and personalized treatment, they help patients restore balance and improve overall well-being.
Whether you are seeking relief from back pain, neck pain, headaches, or muscle tension, recovering from an accident or injury, or simply want to improve your quality of life, the doctors at West Maple Chiropractic & Wellness are here to help you move better, feel better, and live better.
If you would like to learn more or schedule an appointment, please call us at 402-934-4650. We look forward to caring for you.