The Doctors

Dr. Robert L. Thatcher Clinic Director Doctor of Chiropractic, DipAp

Dr. Thatcher D.C., DipAp, has been in practice for over 45 years.  He has two sons, a daughter-in-law, a brother, two nieces, a nephew and a cousin that are also D.C.s.   Our practice emphasizes low-force, comfortable care of the spine and joints of the body.  Our goal is to remove friction from the joints of the body by establishing "balance".  If a person weighs 100#--50# should come down each leg.  To the degree that one is off-balance, one can expect things like bunions, corns, tendonitis, arthritis, etc.  We use the ACTIVATOR and BRIMHALL systems of alternative health to correct structural failure and imbalance. Dr. Thatcher was named "CHIROPRACTOR OF THE YEAR" by the Minnesota Chiropractic Association and later honored by Clinic Masters, a national professional organization.  He served as a personal physician to Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey.

Acupuncture and cold lasers are the hallmark of our additional services.  Dr. Thatcher pioneered laser acupuncture.  Using a painless cold laser, we can correct a wide variety of patient ailments. Treatment decisions are made after "IMAGING" the body`s energy systems.  Such EMI imaging is unique in Alternative Health circles.  Even Mayo Clinic has complimented us in our results!  This is a remarkable and painless procedure that is a keystone to chinese diagnosis.

Dr. Thatcher is fortunate to have two Associate Doctors--Dr. Lori Lukovsky and Dr. Lisa Randall. They are both certified in all the systems used in the Center. In addition to structural body correction They specialize in cold laser and acupuncture.

We are proud of our alternative health approach.  When patients become reasonably pain-free, we help them to gain flexibility and strength.  Mr. Rob Chapman--our exercise physiologist--examines our patient`s muscle systems and develops a "homework" plan to maximize treatment results.  Further, we are fortunate to have the shiatsu services of Kenji Koto.  He is a Japanese MASTER in Shiatsu and is also certified in acupuncture.

We are only physically strong as the food we eat.  The integrity of our body parallels what we eat or don't eat.  The "American" diet is a mess.  Accordingly, we are taking a proactive approach to protecting and improving our patient`s health and that of their family.  Taking a simple health profile index on this web site will reveal one`s health strengths and weaknesses.  Addressing potential problems early is key to not just longevity---but longevity with a high quality of life.  Do take the quiz along with your family members.  It is free and most informative! Also-click on "DR. Thatcher recommends" on our opening page. This vital health link will help you find longevity with quality of life. Go to our opening page and click.

LONGEVITY - WITH QUALITY OF LIFE - IS OUR LIFE`S WORK!


Professional Designations

• D.C.   Doctor of Chiropractic
• DipAp   The highest designation of acupuncture credential.

Education

• Logan Health Sciences University
• Federal Certification in Acupuncture: NCCAOM DIPL-AP

Professional Associations

• ACUPUNCTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICA
• Minnesota Chiropractic Association
• American Chiropractic Association
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Dr. Lori Lukovsky

Doctor of Chiropractic    

Dr. Lori has been with Health and Wellness Center for over 8 years.  She earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dr. Lori is recognized by her patients as being a highly qualified, compassionate Doctor who works closely with them to find the most efficient treatments for illness, health and ongoing wellness.  She is very well liked by her patients, staff and is highly respected in her profession. 

Dr. Lisa Randall

Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Lisa recently joined the team of doctors at Health and Wellness Center.  She had been an intern at the clinic while she finished her DC - so she is very familiar with both our patients and the many unique alternative health care treatments that our clinic offers.  We are very excited to welcome her to our Clinic. 

Our Staff

  

Our Doctors and Staff - January 2008

At the Health and Wellness Center of MidAmerica we educate our patients on how the body works, and its ability to heal. Read our patients' testimonials to hear how we help to eliminate pain and restore quality of life.

Please refer to our technology page for further information.

Our clinic recognizes this new technology can help many patients who have had little success with other conservative treatment. Spinal Decompression has been the most important medical advance in the non-surgical, non-invasive treatment of back pain in the past 10 years. This FDA cleared Spinal Decompression technology is presently being utilized by neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, chiropractic physicians, family physicians, pain specialists, and physical therapists across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.

We now can help patients that prior to Spinal Decompression would have had to live in pain for the rest of their lives. They come to us when other treatments have failed to give them relief.

We look forward to being of help to you!