Let’s blow this joint!
Get your musculoskeletal game in gear with our exclusive list of the Valley’s finest practitioners of chiropractic care – selected by the chiropractors themselves.
Edited by Leah LeMoine, Craig Outhier, Madison Rutherford & Nora Burba Trulsson
Photography by Mirelle Inglefield
Jolene Kuty, D.C.
- Chiropractic School: Southern California University of Health Sciences
- Years in Practice: 19
What inspired you to pursue a chiropractic career?
At 12 years old, I suddenly couldn’t turn my head to the right. My pediatrician told me that I was “fine.” Disgruntled, as I was not fine, I chose to be a doctor of chiropractic, so one day I could do something to help my patients be better at their visits.
As someone with six children, do you continue to seek chiropractic care? They can be hard on the body!
Of course! As someone with unexplained pains for over a decade in my youth, getting adjusted allowed me to breathe, run, move and live pain-free, changing my life! And chiropractic care is enormously helpful during pregnancy and afterward.
What are the most common misconceptions about chiropractors? Anything readers would be surprised to learn about your work?
The whole body is interconnected. Pain and dysfunction are not isolated to a single area but involve all the connecting tissues and movement patterns. My patients are surprised that I know exactly where the underlying problems are. “You must be a magician” [is something I hear often].
You’re also a healthy eating advocate and have a large organic garden. What are you growing these days?
The keys to best health are nutrition, movement, hydration and emotional wellness. On 2,200 square feet of growing space, we grow apricots, apples, peaches, celery, sorrel, fennel, grapes, mulberries, mint, plums, pomegranates, artichokes, blackberries, carrots, society garlic, green onions, tomatoes, lettuces, sweet potatoes… we grow and eat about 3,000 pounds of food a year.
Despite your healthy eating, you are from Wisconsin and must hanker for something cheesy from time to time?
Can’t take the Wisconsin out of the girl… I love almost all cheese! If Trader Joe’s is out of Parmesan, it was probably us. We make all our own meals, and my husband, Daniel, and I are both excellent cooks.
You’re also an avid hiker. What’s your favorite local trail?
Siphon Draw at Superstition [Mountains]. In spring, you hike a mile through blooming wildflowers, then up the slot canyon and sheer the huge rock. Thinking you’re almost there, just kidding, you need to scramble down and climb the wash up to the actual top. Near the end, the overhang has you convinced you just can’t, but you do. The reward is an amazing experience on the Flatiron, looking over both the whole city and Weavers Needle.
“If I wasn’t a chiropractor, I’d be…”
I already wear a lot of hats. I love being a mom of six, conducting a grade-school choir, being a scout leader, scuba diving and enjoying musical theater. Maybe someday I’ll write a Broadway musical.
Jeffrey Woolston, D.C.
- Chiropractic School: Sherman College
- Years in Practice: 24
What inspired you to pursue a chiropractic career?
I injured my lower back lifting weights, and the physical therapy and medications weren’t helping. In desperation, I tried the chiropractor that relieved my mother’s headaches and helped my brother to continue playing college football. I was amazed at the results and loved the idea of helping others.
Do you still regularly see a chiropractor yourself?
Well, the Top Doc in our family is my wife, Dr. Larissa Woolston. She is amazing, and we check each other weekly so we can be in peak shape. I was in a severe car crash in 2019 and was treated for headaches, neck, shoulder and lower back pain.
And now you specialize in chiropractic care for patients who have been in auto accidents. How do these cases differ from your others?
Any provider can take an auto accident case, but most should not. We concluded we were going to add value to cases and not damage them. Over the years, we have established relationships with vetted medical specialists to ensure the best outcomes. Legal cases require a different level of professionalism.
Do you talk shop at home with your wife, or keep it at the office?
She’s amazing, as she runs the overall operation. It is difficult to be in business together as it is easy to always talk shop. We have gotten better over the years to allow each other to manage what we are best at.
What are the most common misconceptions about chiropractors? Anything readers would be surprised to learn?
Over 60 percent of M.D. visits could be chiropractic visits. Dr. Richard Sarnat, an M.D., did a seven-year study with BCBS [Blue Cross Blue Shield] of Illinois. The [chiropractic doctors] were the portal of entry for headaches and musculoskeletal issues. The outcome was that it saved tens of millions of dollars with less pharmaceuticals, hospitalizations and surgeries, with overall better health scores than standard medical care.
You’re an avid road cyclist! What are your favorite local routes?
I used to love to circle around Pinnacle Peak going up and down Happy Valley [Road] and Dynamite [Boulevard]. I have had too many close calls with distracted drivers. I treat patients that have been in bike accidents, so I continue my training indoors.
“If I wasn’t a chiropractor, I’d be…”
An attorney. I love to help those that have been wronged and need help. I have many attorney friends [and] I respect what they do and the passion they bring to their clients.
Andrew Altman
Arizona Family Health & Rehab Center
159 W Wickenburg Way, Ste 8
Wickenburg, 480-788-2372
azfamilyhealth.com
Glenn Appell
Apple Chiropractic/Dr. Shockwave AZ
3519 E Shea Blvd, Ste 119A
Phoenix, 602-694-5014
applechiropracticaz.com
Brock Auten
Spine Institute of Arizona
9735 N 90th Pl
Scottsdale, 602-953-9500
spineaz.com
Gaylen Bartlett
Adio Chiropractic
7966 W Thunderbird Rd, Ste 102
Peoria, 623-256-6458
adioaz.com
Daniel Baum
AZ Pain Doctors
7200 W Bell Rd, Ste F101
Glendale, 602-795-8700
azpaindoctors.com
Alanna Bernacchi
Dynamic Chiropractic Center
9812 N 7th St, Ste 6
Phoenix, 602-870-1876
drpatti.com
Tanya Bindl
Bindl Chiropractic
10900 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 205
480-536-1375
bindlchiro.com
James Bogash
LifeCare Chiropractic
1830 S Alma School Rd, Ste 135
Mesa, 480-839-2273
lifecarechiropractic.com
Kaitlin Bowen
AZ Pain Doctors
725 S Dobson Rd, Ste 100
Chandler, 602-795-8700
azpaindoctors.com
Stephen Brown
Brown Chiropractic & Acupuncture
1772 E Boston St, Ste 197
Gilbert, 480-377-1226
brownchiro.com
Jennifer Buonano
Healthy Family Chiropractic
8232 W Cactus Rd, Ste 120
Peoria, 623-878-1133
healthyfamily.us
Rebecca Carlson
Active Family Chiropractic
129 S Smith Rd, Ste 101
Tempe, 602-712-9444
activefamilychiroaz.com
Michael Cormier
Camelback Medical Centers
4432 N Miller Rd, Ste 102
Scottsdale, 480-945-0008
camelmed.com
Paul Dickerson
AFC Med/Chiro
20860 N Tatum Blvd, Ste 290
Phoenix, 4480-907-0956
afcchiropractic.com
Terry Flock
Serenity Healthcare
2580 W Chandler Blvd, Ste 4
Chandler, 480-786-9222
serenityhealthaz.com
ReneeAnn Haberl
Mountain View Chiropractic
5001 N Granite Reef Rd, Ste 100
Scottsdale, 480-941-2454
docreneeaz.com
Dylan Hernandez
Axis Spine and Sport
2155 E University Dr, Ste 110
Tempe, 480-842-5020
axisspineandsport.com
Stephen Hofmeir
Advanced Spine and Pain
9949 W Bell Road, Ste 100
Sun City, 480-573-0130
asappaindocs.com
Albert Kim
Signature Chiropractic
8345 W Thunderbird Rd, Ste B103
Peoria, 623-334-4114
signaturechiro.com
Jolene Kuty
Kuty Chiropractic
6634 E Aster Dr
Scottsdale, 480-945-7800
kutychiropractic.com
Derek Legg, DC, MPH
Legg Chiropractic & Acupuncture
13757 W Bell Rd #101
Surprise, 623-214-7600
leggchiropractic.com
Patrick Maloney
Maloney Chiropractic
2525 E Thomas Rd, Ste 1
Phoenix, 602-955-2858
maloneychiropractic.com
Chance Moore
The Pain Experts of Arizona
3370 Mercy Rd, Ste 321
Gilbert, 480-550-9393
thepainexpertsofarizona.com
Eric Neufang
Active Health Chiropractic
13838 S 46th Pl, Ste 300
Phoenix, 480-893-2400
activehealthaz.com
Jason Nielson
Advanced Spine and Pain
2525 W Greenway Rd, Ste 300
Phoenix, 480-573-0130
asappaindocs.com
Jennifer Polk
Back To Motion Chiropractic
7332 E Camelback Rd, Ste A
Scottsdale, 480-941-1555
drjenpolk.com
Sam Pourian
Mesa Family Chiropractic
1059 E Broadway Rd
Mesa, 480-833-8003
mesafamilychiro.com
David Reed
Reed Chiropractic
250 W Baseline Rd, Ste 107
Tempe, 480-785-1355
chiropractorintempeaz.com
Jeffrey Ring
Foothills Chiropractic
7208 E Cave Creek Rd, Ste F
Carefree, 480-488-1282
foothillschiro.com
Roland Sinatra
Sinatra Chiropractic
1717 E Bell Rd, Ste 11
Phoenix, 602-992 – 2715
sinatrachiropractic.com
Laurie Trapp
Gonstead Performance Chiropractic
8457 E McDonald Dr
Scottsdale, 480-751-6199
gonsteadperformance.com
Louis Verloop
Surprise Chiropractic
14515 W Grand Ave, Ste C128
Surprise, 623-544-9111
surprisechiropractic.com
Kurt von Rice
Von Rice Family Chiropractic
4045 E Bell Rd, Ste 117
Phoenix, 602-493-8700
vonricechiro.com
David Warkentin*
Verve Wellness
4838 E Baseline Rd, Ste 110
Mesa, 480-969-4040
vervewellness.com
Brad Williamson
Legacy Wellness
725 W Elliot Rd, Ste 113
Gilbert, 480-892-2140
legacywellnesscenteraz.com
Jeffrey Woolston
Woolston Wellness
9832 N Hayden Rd, Ste 207
Scottsdale, 480-556-6797
woolstonwellnesscenter.com
Justin Wright
Camelback Medical Centers
9971 W Camelback Rd, Ste 105
Phoenix, 623-872-0002
camelmed.com
How we picked our Top Chiropractors
PHOENIX magazine generated its Top Chiropractors list via an online survey of practicing chiropractors in Greater Phoenix. Working with the Arizona Association of Chiropractic, PHOENIX launched an online voting portal in the fall and invited all practicing Valley chiropractors in good standing with the Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners to provide the names of three doctors whom they deem the best in their profession. At the conclusion of voting, we digitally tallied the votes. Once the top vote-getters were determined, our fact-checkers verified their information.
PHOENIX magazine does not give any preference to chiropractors who advertise. The list was determined solely on the votes we received, and our sales staff did not see the list until the chiropractors had been contacted and confirmed by our editorial fact-checkers. All providers on the list were cross-checked against the board’s online directory. Those with disciplinary actions within the last three years were removed from the list.
Want to learn more about Chiropractors?
Visit the Arizona Board of chiropractic examiners at chiroboard.az.gov
