I worked for Dr. Chad McKernan two summers ago and I learned more than I ever had anticipated. I recently graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Health Services and a minor in Holistic Health Care. Dr. Chad was the first individual to introduce me to such care. He explained to me that super foods are healers, your body uses that good energy to fight off infection and maintain stability not only internal, but external. He is an extremely credible source who loves what he does and has opened the eyes to many nonbelievers of chiropractic. I was a cheerleader in high school and because of all the tumbling and constant shock to my hips, they became out of alignment. Dr. Chad took an x-ray and analyzed the results while also explaining to me my problem. Since my hips were so out of place, it caused my entire spine to move out of alignment as well. In that case, those vertebrae were pinching the billions of nerves running through my body. After such traumatic pressure, my nerves started to send signals to my brain relaying pain. Whether it was a headache, carpal tunnel (discomfort in wrists), cramps, fatigue, soreness, etc. You name it, my body was trying to tell me something. The body is not supposed to feel discomfort, and when it does it does not hesitate to inform you in any way it can. Listen to your body and treat is holistically. Conventional Medicine vs. Alternative Medicine (chiropractic) merely blocks the pain signal to your brain to let you know you are having a problem. Conventional doctors do not treat the underlying problem, they mask it. If you're hungry, you wouldn't take a chemical to stop the signal to your brain informing you of the hunger; because eventually you will die due to the lack of nutrients and food supply to maintain proper function. The common medication physicians prescribe to you is, for example, Advil for a headache, which relieves the pain but then the headache will return a few days later. Dr. Chad will not only relieve such pain, he will fix it internally by positioning that vertebrae off the pinched nerve. If you have an open wound on your body, it is not healthy to leave it to get infected, rather clean it with peroxide and bring it back to health. Same goes for healing the internal body, just because you cannot see it doesn't mean it shouldn't be fixed properly, it needs the same constant attention as would an external infection. Just because it is not seen with the naked eye, does not mean it isn't as important. I highly believe that holistic health care is the true healer, and I continue to spread my knowledge and beliefs due to such a great experience with Dr. Chad. He has pursued me to achieve my goals and to fight for what I believe in. I maintain a healthy lifestyle, consisting of eating well, staying active, and participating in many holistic approaches to life. I have not been ill in any way, shape, or form since that summer working with Dr. Chad. I am currently enrolled in graduate school to become an occupational therapist. When I receive my certification I will, without hesitation, refer my patients as well as future family and friends to Dr. Chad for further treatment. I continue to refer individuals to Dr. Chad because he such a phenomenal chiropractor, and a great person. His family is incredibly involved and they continue to support and highly "practice what they preach." read more

Before I met Dr. Chad, I spent several years running back and forth to doctors, pain management specialists, doing physical therapy and getting cortisone shots in my back. It pained me to sleep, sit and stand. Sometimes there were days that I could not even walk without paralysis setting in and my legs buckling from underneath me. I was not raised in a family that believed in chiropractic care, in fact it was pretty much taboo. I met Dr. Chad's team at a community fair and my life change. I not only can walk without pain, but I participate in 5k's and 10k's and currently am training for a half marathon. My husband and 5 children see Dr. Chad as well and my second oldest son grew 4 inches, seems like overnight. He had a 13-degree curve in his spine and over several months, my son's spine was straightened out like it should have been. My third oldest son had been diagnosed with asthma 5 years prior to meeting Dr. Chad. He was on 4 different medications daily that included daily treatments of albuterol through the nebulizer. Within a few months of seeing Dr. Chad, Daniel's medication went from 5 meds to 2. Then a few months later, he was completely off all his meds and has been for the last 4 years. No sign of asthma, no lung dysfunction, just a healthy happy kid. Dr. Chad has continued to keep our family healthy and has helped each one of us become healthier people. Dr. Chad not only teaches overall wellness, he and his family live it. He provides seminars and webinars to help his patients educate themselves. My family and I recommend him to all of our friends and family and will continue to recommend him. He is a wonderful doctor and person overall. We highly recommended Dr. Chad to anyone. read more

I completely disagree with a previous reviewer. This office often signs people up for 1 year of treatment at a discounted price, but never 2 years at a time. It generally takes about a year to resolve most significant back issues by realigning the spine. So it is common for people to need a year of treatment. My treatment took about 2 years to finally resolve itself. I had discs in my mid back that were partially fused together due to mild scoliosis, with associated back pain. Now I am pain free and I go once per month to Dr. McKernan for maintenance. If I don't go that often, the pain begins to return. I have had sciatic nerve issues occasionally during my 3 years with Doctor McKernan. It usually takes about 2 or 3 visits to correct minor issues like that. One inexplicable bonus of aligning my spine is that my severe ragweed allergy, for which I have been to emergency 3 times, has gone away. This occurred suddenly after about 1/2 year of visits. Nothing else changed during this time, so I am certain that the change was the Chiropractic treatments. Dr. McKernan has healed my back and my allergies without drugs or surgery. I am a happy customer. read more

Dr. McKernan has worked wonders on my body. Two weeks after receiving services I cut out one of my pain medications. I have been receiving services from Dr McKernan since January 2012. I am now off all my pain medications. In addition, I am an individual who has Lupus and I have many problems due to this condition. Dr McKernan has been working on all my illnesses' and I am better. Please, Please, see Dr McKernan he will change your life for the better. Wouldn't it be wonderful to wake up and feel pain free. When your body is well so is your mind. Try McKernan and I promise you will be whole again. read more

McKernan Chiropractic is top notch. Dr. Chad goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable and takes great care and pride in improving your lifestyle for the better. I would recommend him for chiropractic care as well as helping you make lifestyle changes in regards to your health, body, and mind. If you are constantly on a rollar coaster weight gain an loss ride he can get you back on track and lose weight and make those neccesary lifestyle changes to keep the weight off permanently. His knowledge in unbelievable in living a healthly lifestyle! read more

My family and I drive over 45 minutes to be seen by Dr. Chad. Well worth the drive! We are so thankful that he is part of MaximizedLiving! Not only does he "preach" it, but he and his family live the lifestyle! He has helped us with weight loss as well as educating us on healthy eating. Overall we feel better since seein him. Even my 20month old gets adjustments!!! She has since she was weeks old. He is very gentle with her. She is all smiles while getting adjusted! We would highly recomend Dr. Chad! read more