Melissa is the "go to" person for all aspects at Family First Chiropractic (except for the adjustments!!).  During office hours you will see her at the front desk as well as assisting with patient exams.  Basically, wherever she is needed, she does!  Her main focus is making sure all the patients are receiving top notch chiropractic care and that they are not only satisfied with our services, but want to tell others about us too!  Melissa was born and raised in Dubuque, IA.  She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Northern Iowa and a Chiropractic Office Assistant Degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic.  She had the great opportunity to work within some world renowned Chiropractic offices in New England where her philosophy and skill to teach others about Chiropractic has been greatly established.  She has attended several seminars within the United States and Canada to improve these skills and create life changing experiences for all Chiropractic patients she works with.  Her life has been changed by Chiropractic care as well, and if you ever get the opportunity to meet her, she would love to share her story!

Joanne King   "Facilitator of Bliss"

Joanne was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  She graduated from the University of Northern iowa in 2005 with a Bachelor's degree in education, and from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2007 with a Master's degree in education.  After spending a few years working with local school systems, Joanne decided to pursue an opportunity to educate people of all ages about the importance of having a healthy spine and nervous system.  As the Facilitator of Bliss, Joanne focuses on providing the best experience to everyone who walks into the office.  You can count on seeing her friendly smile on every visit!  Outside the office, Joanne enjoys knitting, cooking, traveling, and watching movies with her husband, Todd.

Julie Larson   "Promoter of Joy"

Julie grew up in Bellevue, Nebraska.  She attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney and graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood.  She has worked with children in many capacities, helping them to learn, grow, and be healthy.  Julie is excied to continue educating in her role as Chiropractic Technician/Assistant.  She recently completed her Nebraska Radiography Technician certification.  Julie promotes joy by educating people about how healthy a spine keeps your nervous system functioning optimally.  Living a healthy lifestyle allows a person to take joy in everything they love to do.  Julie loves to travel, scrapbook, be outdoors, play cards, and laugh with friends and family.

Holly Cox  "Creator of Healthy Connections"

Holly was raised in the small town of Hamilton, Illinois.  She spent most of her adult life managing retail stores and then ran a small business of her own that was solely internet sales.  Chiropractic care has changed her life so dramatically that she decided to join the Family First Chiropractic team in their pursuit to reach out to the community.  Holly's position includes scheduling Dr. Joel's informative health talks as well as working with the local businesses, schools, and many other groups to help provide health education.  Holly loves helping others live the happier and healthier lives they deserve.  If she is not in the office, you might just see her out and about in the community making healthy connections!  Holly lives an active lifestyle and she and her family enjoy going to taekwondo (martial arts) classes several days per week.  Ask her about her past health struggles and the improvements that have been and still are being made by receiving chiropractic care here at FFC!