Wellness Professionals Clinical Staff
Dr. Michael Dickerson, Doctor of Chiropractic
Wellness Professionals Inc.
Fayetteville, AR
Dr. Michael Dickerson is a graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic. Upon Graduation, Dr. Dickerson practiced in Bastrop, LA before returning home to Northwest Arkansas. Dr. Dickerson has always focused on obtaining the best result for his patients and staying current on the best neurospinal biomechanic treatments in the profession.
Dr. Dickerson is one of two doctors of chiropractic in the state of Arkansas that has completed the requirements to provide treatment using the Pettibon System. The Pettibon System is a comprehensive rehabilitation program for the spine's hard and soft tissues. It uses x-rays for diagnosis, assessing progress, and proof of treatment effectiveness. It tests each patient's ability to respond to care, and trains patients in home care for faster correction. This approach is unique to the Wellness Professionals Inc.
Gretchen Parent, Physical Therapist
Wellness Professionals Inc.
Fayetteville, AR
Gretchen Parent is a board certified and licensed physical therapist. She graduated first in her class from Louisiana State University Medical Center in 1997. She also holds a degree with honors in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University, with a specialty in Human Movement Science. Gretchen has lived and practiced physical therapy in Arkansas since 2006. Prior to this, she practiced physical therapy for 8 years In LA where she lived for 19 years. She has worked in a variety of physical therapy settings, including Outpatient, Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Neurological Unit, Wound Care Clinic, Burn Unit, Aquatic therapy, and Nursing Home settings. Gretchen has served as senior physical therapist and team leader within different settings. She has worked in an outpatient physical therapy setting for most of her career, with a specialty in orthopedic injuries.
Chris Kirby, Physical Therapy Assistant
Wellness Professionals Inc.
Fayetteville, AR
Chris Kirby, PTA graduated with honors from Northwest Arkansas Community College with a degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. She uses her training in physical therapy, decompression, therapeutic ultrasound and massage techniques to help patients reach their healthy lifestyle goals. Chris loves working in this field because she sees patients achieve amazing results naturally with physical therapy and chiropractic techniques. By integrating these techniques with nutrition, Chris strives to help patients achieve a wellness lifestyle which can change the rest of their lives.
Lori Kriegner, Licensed Massage Therapist
Intra Soul Massage
Fayetteville, AR
Lori is a 2009 graduate of Blue Cliff College and is licensed in Therapeutic Massage Therapy. Lori is knowledgeable in Swedish, Sports, and Deep Therapy Massage techniques as well as Cranial Sacral Therapy, NeuroMuscular Therapy, and Direct and Indirect Myofascial Release. She also includes Reflexology, Reiki, and Shiatsu in her practice. Lori can help to alleviate stress and fatigue, headache, low back pain, neck and shoulder pain along with pain and discomfort caused by TMJ, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Plantar Fasciatis.
Since receiving her degree and certification, Lori has worked alongside Dr. Dickerson and his staff to offer individualized massage therapy to patients where beneficial. She assesses each client and creates a massage regimen to best suit each individual’s needs. Lori is conveniently located inside Wellness Professionals, Inc. and is eager to provide you with the benefits of massage therapy.
