DR. MEGAN PARKS
Dr. Megan Parks is a chiropractor who serves Defiance & the surrounding communities of Northwest Ohio. Dr. Parks was born and raised in Defiance, Ohio. She is a graduate of Tinora High School & did a semester each of post-secondary at Defiance College & Northwest State Community College. She went on to The University of Toledo where she majored in Biology & Pharmacy. She then worked as a pharmacy intern at St. V’s in Toledo. Following that she attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA where she earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree. In 2007, she went on a clinic abroad trip to Madagascar to help the underdeveloped country receive chiropractic care. Dr. Megan has certification for advance training to work with pregnant women & children. She also has received her Webster certification and was apart of the Red Cross board from 2010-2012. She has advanced training in lower & upper extremities
What made you want to become a chiropractor? ‘I’ve gone since I was a little kid & always loved how it made me feel. Also, I’ve never been a big pill person, & after working in the pharmacy & seeing a patient in his late 20’s/early 30’s on SEVEN meds, I asked what was wrong with him. The pharmacist said, ‘The sad part is he needs 2, but is taking the other 5 to counter-act the side effects.’ That’s when I said that there has to be something better than this.’
What made you want to start a new clinic? ‘It was never my original plan, but I truly wanted to help people. I decided to stay in Defiance & help the people where I grew up & be able to give back to them.’
What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I like most things outdoors. I also enjoy crafts & reading. There really isn’t too many things I don’t enjoy doing.’
DR. JOHN KAUFMAN
Dr. John Kaufman is a chiropractor who serves Defiance and the surrounding communities of Northwest Ohio. Dr. John is from Miller City, Ohio. He comes from a large family. He has 2 sisters, 7 brothers, & 17 nieces & nephews. Dr. John joined our team at Integrated Medical Group in early June of 2016. He attended The Defiance College & received a Bachelor Degree of Science in Biology. He then received his Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree in 2012 from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois. He has advanced training in the treatment of fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, & headaches. Dr. John also has extra training in the technique of dry needling.
What made you want to be a chiropractor? ‘I was having pain in my right leg & I went from medical doctor to medical doctor. They couldn’t figure it out. I finally went to a chiropractor who figured out the pain came from my back! After following the treatment plan, the pain was gone. I decided this is what I want to do!’
What made you want to join this clinic? ‘It had a very inviting atmosphere. I wanted to help people feel better & enjoy life.’
What do you enjoy doing in your free time? ‘I enjoy reading & spending time with my family.’