Online Resources – In-Person Resources
Iowa is a growing mecca of vegan resources. Do you know some organization or business we should add to the list? Please contact us! Thanks for helping us build a great veg resource for Des Moines.
Online Resources
VegLife Des Moines on Facebook – A compilation of all of Des Moines Veg resources. Stop by our Facebook and Instagram page to stay connected. Shameless plug.
Cadry’s Kitchen – Vegan food blog, with down-to-earth recipes, videos, travel stories, and insights on the vegan lifestyle. Iowa City, IA.
Bite Size Vegan – Video-based free educational resource for information on all aspects of veganism consisting of a Youtube channel and accompanying website. Coralville, IA.
Iowa Farm Sanctuary – While the Iowa Farm Sanctuary is a real place with wonderful people and animals that we encourage you to visit, they also serve to help educate, inspire and build the vegan community via their Facebook page and Instagram. We recommend you give them a Like. Marengo, IA.
Des Moines Animal Save – For compassionate individuals who want to show animals going to slaughter love and share their experiences in hopes of changing people’s food choices. Check out their Facebook page for updates on their next vigil.
Food Still Matters – A once a month potluck hosted at the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines. Their Facebook page provides event updates and other vegan related news.
Des Moines Area Vegan Friends – This local facebook group was created as a place for local vegan/vegan-curious central Iowans to share & receive information and support on the vegan lifestyle. Over 600 members and growing.
Plant-Based Des Moines – This local facebook group welcomes omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. It is a judgment free zone that focuses on unprocessed whole plant based foods.
Veg*n Community of Iowa – This facebook group is hosted by the Veg*n Community of Iowa based out of Iowa City and Des Moines. They promote peace and possibilities of a plant based lifestyle. The group serves as a networking and educational tool for local vegetarians/vegans and to post events of interest.
Intersectional Vegans of Des Moines – This facebook group is for vegans looking to have meaningful discussions on a range of social justice topics.
Vegans of Iowa – This facebook group was created so Iowa vegans and those working on the transition can meet fellow vegans living in or close to Iowa. Share vegan news, recipes, events and have discussion.
Des Moines Vegetarian/Vegan Meetup Group – This group is for vegetarian/vegan enthusiasts. Whether you are part-time or full-time vegetarian/vegan or if you do it for health or ethical reasons, feel free to join. We will try out new restaurants in Des Moines and surrounding areas and possibly host dinner parties as well. Discussions about philosophy, politics, religion, or anything else that could possibly ruin dinner may occur.
Des Moines Area Vegan/Plant based Parents – Group for Des Moines area parents who live a vegan/plant based lifestyle. A place to connect, get advice, learn and support one another. Vegan curious are welcome too!
Living Plant Strong in Des Moines, Iowa – A resource for people striving to incorporate more plant-based meals in their lives, and reducing or eliminating the use of processed foods. Through CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program), provides a chance for you to possibly reduce or eliminate the use of medications for diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, etc.
In-Person Resources
Dr. Jacqueline Stoken – Plant based and triple board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation; holistic medicine; and independent medical examinations. Practicing the osteopathic philosophy of treating the whole person — body, mind and spirit.
Jill Nesset, P.A.-C. – Jill Nesset, PA-C is a physician assistant in Des Moines, IA. She specializes in physician assistant (pa).
Cheri Standing MD Bluebird Integrative Pediatrics – Integrative Medicine Doctor & Pediatrician located in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Standing established Bluebird to promote children’s health through integrative and functional medicine. She is a graduate of Dr. Andrew Weil’s Integrative Medicine Fellowship and passed the Integrative Medicine Boards in May 2017. Bluebird Integrative Pediatrics is also an LGBT-friendly and transgender-affirming practice, ensuring that young people of all ages feel welcome and comfortable.
Terry Van Oort MD, ABFM, ABIHM Integrative & Functional Medicine – located in Ankeny. Dr Van Oort works with patients to create individualized plans based on their needs and goals and what they like among non-conventional approaches. Additionally, he also provides integrative and functional medicine guidance for many health problems including weight loss, digestive issues, chronic diseases and hormone disturbances.
Daniel L. Brink – Veg friendly pediatrician practicing at Unity Health Care in Ankeny, IA.
Oswald Family Chiropractic Care – Waukee Chiropractic office redefining how you think about chiropractic care, Dr. Oswald’s objective is to help people unleash their true healing potential by removing misalignments in the spine that may be interfering with proper nervous system function. He relies on the bodies constant pursuit towards optimal health, with the understanding that we heal only if body, mind and spirit are in order. And vegan too!
Yost Family Chiropractic -Unlike conventional medicine, which focuses on attempting to treat disease once it occurs, the chiropractic care offered at Yost Family Chiropractic in Urbandale emphasizes the importance of improving your health.
Embrace Life Chiro Their mission is to help you embrace your life’s full health potential! They are dedicated to helping you find the true cause behind your health concerns.
Doulas of Des Moines -Provide support, not advocacy, through your pregnancy, birth, and parenting experiences and devoted to supporting all of your choices without bias or agenda, so you can focus on doing what’s best for your family.
Enlightened Pet Care-Offering a holistic approach to pet care. Focusing on bringing physical, mental and emotional balance to all animals in our care.
From Eden Health and Wellness Helping Families to Live at Their PEAK; Abundant in Love, Health & Happiness
Dope Hair Brandi Ramus uses and retails ONLY vegan/cruelty free products in her salon. You can also find Dope Hair on Facebook.