MEET THE TEAM

Chiropractor Richard Emery D.C.

I was six years old when I was kicked by a horse.

I limped for several weeks and became inactive. The medical doctor’s medicine didn’t seem to help so my dad took me to see Dr. Tucker, a chiropractor. I remember Dr. Tucker giving me adjustments and it didn’t hurt and I got well. After that, my family went to the chiropractor more than the family doctor. We practiced wellness medicine before it was popular.

Dr. Richard Emery has earned degrees in pastoral ministry, counseling, and chiropractic. He has served as church pastor, college professor, and chiropractor. Dr. Richard comment is that “I have been privileged to serve God and my fellowman in several ways. I understand chiropractic and acupuncture to be health care and also, the ministry of God’s love.

Chiropractor Dorothy Emery D.C.

I grew up in Harrisonville and I am proud to be a Midwestern girl from rural America.

From my mother, I inherited the small town value of helping those with pain and distress. My helping tools are chiropractic and acupuncture. I am constantly amazed at the broad range of health problems that respond to these wonderful approaches to health care.

Dr. Dorothy Emery graduated from Park University, Kansas University, and Cleveland Chiropractic College. She and Dr. Richard started Emery Chiropractic Clinic in 1986. Together they raised six children. Presently, they have 14 grandchildren. They practice in Kansas City and make their home in a small town near the city.

Chiropractor Jared Leath D.C.

Dr. Jared Leath is a 2005 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College where he received his doctorate of chiropractic degree as well as a bachelor of science degree with focus on human anatomy. He is originally from Tennessee and relocated with his family to Kansas City in 2016. Dr. Leath, or Dr J(as we call him), is an accomplished chiropractor who is pursuing interests in chiropractic functional nutrition as well as acupuncture. He has been the backstage chiropractor for several concert events in Memphis and was owner/operator of Leath Chiropractic in Arlington, TN for the 10 years prior to his relocation to KC. He has been involved on the board of local Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of his local networking and leadership group. Dr. Leath continues to be involved in many aspects of his local community.

Our Doctors' Memberships:

• Member of Missouri State
• Chiropractic Association
• Member of the Weston Rotary Club
• Member of the Parkville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7356
• Member of University of Kansas Alumni Association
• Member of the Park University Alumni Association

TALON SCHULTZ - LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Talon is a well seasoned licensed massage therapist who specializes in therapeutic deep tissue massage and sports injury rehabilitation. He uses a combination of therapies such as Aromatherapy, and Hot Stone Therapy along with his highly effective therapeutic massage techniques to get the best results for his clients. Talon is also a Chiropractic student at Cleveland University in Overland Park, KS and uses his combined knowledge to make sure his clients have the most effective and best experience possible on each visit.

KAREN SHUDDHI KNOX - CERTIFIED ATTUNEMENT PRACTITIONER

Working in education for forty years, twenty-six of those years in special education, Karen was guided by the belief that the child has an inner knowing which when recognized and honored, transforms the student. She has been a teacher, healer, and a professional for most of her life. Karen is well recognized in the Attunement community and continues to be an integral part of the healing energy of Emery Chiropractic Clinic.