Meet The Chiropractors

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    Dr. Ron and Dr. Melanie

    Providing chiropractic and wellness care in Baraboo since 1996.

    Dr. Ron and Dr. Melanie were both educated at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA where they received their doctorate in Chiropractic.  They are both proficient in Palmer Package, Gonstead, Thompson, Diversified, Activator, Arthrostim and many more.  They both also have extensive training in rehab and nutritional counseling. Dr. Melanie is also certified in the Webster Technique and prenatal care. Dr. Ron sees many dogs as well.

    They use a “whole person approach” when taking care of their patients.  Combing the best hands on techniques, digital x-ray, Class IV Laser, nutrition, Pulse PEMF, canine adjustments, etc. they are able to help you accelerate and/or maintain your good health.

    The Doctors are active in their community.  They are avid sports enthusiast and enjoy spending time with their family & pets.  They have a son, Austin, who is graduating from chiropractic college in June.  A daughter, Mia who attends UWEC and 1 English Labrador named Tucker and two English Springer Spaniels named Archie & Milo.

    Dr. Ron learned of the benefits of chiropractic care growing up in Sun Prairie next to a husband wife team who worked on his father’s ailing back.

    Dr. Melanie is a third generation chiropractor following in the footsteps of her grandfather, father, uncle and brother.  

    They both have been helping people live healthier lives for more than 27 years.

    Both have extensive training in examination and treatment procedures emphasizing primarily in the neuromuscular structure of the body and how they relate to the body in infants and children.  They see and help infants, children, many athletes, elderly, pregnant women & dogs daily.

    Experience

    • Palmer College of Chiropractic – both graduated as Doctors of Chiropractic in 1996
    • Burkhalter Chiropractic 1996 to present
    • Both certified by the State of Wisconsin in nutrition
    • Members of the WI Chiropractic Association
    • Members of the Chiropractic Society of WI
    • Members of the International Chiropractic Association
    • Both hold state certifications in Physiotherapy

        Dr. Melanie is certified in the Webster Technique
        Dr. Melanie is a member of the International            Chiropractic Pediatric Association
        Dr. Melanie completed Erhardt Post graduate X-Ray 100 hrs.

    Volunteers

    Dr. Ron

    • Club Basketball Coach
    • AAU Basketball Coach


    Dr. Melanie

    • Elite Twister Gymnastics Academy - Parent Advisory Board
    • Baraboo Boys Basketball Booster Club Member

        Sauk County Board of Health Community Member

    Serving the Baraboo Community for  more than 27 years, Dr. Ron and Dr. Melanie welcome you and your family to experience how focusing on health can enhance your lives.

    Call our office today – (608) – 356-3811

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