Meet The Doctors

At Butler-Townsend Chiropractic Clinic, PC we are committed to providing you with the best chiropractic care in a friendly, caring environment. Our doctors of chiropractic are Board Certified with years of experience in their profession. The doctors will work with you in order to understand your healthcare needs and get you back to your optimal health as soon as possible.


Dr. Cynthia Butler

Dr. Cynthia Butler graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada in 1996 with a B.S degree in Biology. Dr. Butler graduated magna cum laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1999. Since she began practicing, Dr. Butler has kept up to date with her continuing educational studies, including classes on nutrition and functional medicine, ensuring that her patients receive the most comprehensive chiropractic care.

Dr. Butler is a member of the Iowa Chiropractic Society. Dr. Butler has been in practice since 2001. She enjoys reading, jogging and traveling to Canada to visit her family. Dr. Butler and Dr. Townsend are married they have two daughters.

Dr. Shane Townsend

Dr. Shane Townsend is a native to Sioux City, graduating from East High School in 1991. He went to Iowa State University receiving a B.S degree in Zoology and graduated in 1996. Dr. Townsend graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 2000. Since he began practicing, Dr. Townsend has kept up to date on many continuing educational classes, ensuring that his patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced chiropractic care.

Dr. Townsend is a member of the Iowa Chiropractic Society (ICS). Dr. Townsend has served on and chaired numerous committees within the ICS. Dr. Townsend served on the Executive Board for five years and was President of the ICS in 2016. He has served as District Director, President, Vice President, and Treasurer of the Northwest District of the ICS. Dr. Townsend also served on the Iowa Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He enjoys spending time with his wife and their two daughters, as well as, weight lifting, kayaking and precision rifle shooting.