Kansas City Chiropractor, Kansas City Missouri: Meet Our Chiropractors

Meet the Doctors of Adjust 4 Life Wellness Center

You've probably heard the saying, "Two heads are better than one." We've taken that a step further at Adjust 4 Life Wellness Center. With four chiropractors on staff, you get the benefit of extra brainpower. Especially with difficult cases.

Introducing Kansas City Chiropractor Dr. Chris Long, DC, CFII

Dr. Long is a highly motivated leader who keeps our office on the cutting edge of health. He grew up knowing about chiropractic but didn't set upon that path until after being a pilot, a business owner, and a father. However once started, he has never looked back and has continued to learn about the most effective natural forms of health care available to date.

Dr. Long graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 2001. While at CCC he was a member of the National Honor Society. In 2003 he received a certificate of completion from the Spinal Research Institute of San Diego (SRISD) Crash Institute. However that taste wasn't enough for Dr Chris. In 2004 he graduated from the SRISD after completing the Intensive program. He then decided to learn from the leading authority in enzyme therapy, Dr. Howard F. Loomis Jr. In 2006, he earned his certification as a Loomis Digestive Specialist through Wisconsin University. As a Loomis practitioner, Dr. Long specializes in organ function, cellular communication and detoxification. He is constantly seeing great results with this exciting nutritional system.

Introducing Kansas City Chiropractor Dr. Emily Long, DC, CAC

Dr. Long is the heart of our operation here at Greenwood Chiropractic Clinic. She has a passion for education and healing that can not be ignored. She first received chiropractic care herself after a swimming accident in high school. After experiencing great results and seeing her mom get relief for TMJ problems and migraines, she entered the exciting field of chiropractic.

Dr. Long graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 2000. She has consistently gone the extra mile when it comes to serving her patients. While at CCC she received both the Clinic Service Award & the Clinic Excellence Award for outstanding service & patient care while serving in the student & out-patient clinics at Cleveland Chiropractic College. In 2000 she earned state certification in Acupuncture. In 2004, she earned National Certification in Equine and Small Animal Chiropractic. She is one of only seven animal chiropractors in State of Missouri certified by American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA).

Dr. Long teaches a weekly chiropractic educational class for all new patients, in which she discusses all aspects of health care: Diet, exercise, stress, chiropractic care, and wellness lifestyle choices. She is also available for outside speaking events.

Drs. Chris and Emily Long have been married for five years and have two sons, Jordan and John. They enjoy camping, hunting, training their dogs, and playing board games. The entire family gets chiropractic care, at least once a week. They started Greenwood Chiropractic Clinic in 2002. Their purpose is to provide excellent chiropractic care, massage therapy, acupuncture, and other clinical services. After 4 years in practice, they help approximately 250 patients per week. Their strong passion for family care is evident in their practice, as approximately 30% of their patients are children.

In 2003 they received the Outstanding Family Practice Award from National Family Practice, Inc. In 2006 they received the Award of Excellence from Teach The World About Chiropractic. They have partnered with Dr. Lerner, New York Times Best Selling Author of “Body by God: The Owners’ Manual for Maximized Living,” to bring increased health awareness to families in our community through the Extreme Makeover God’s Way (EMGW). Call or email us for details on the next EMGW.

Introducing Kansas City Chiropractor Dr. Holli Banes, DC

Dr. Banes may look young but don't let that fool you! She keeps us all in line here at the clinic. She is a highly motivated and effective doctor. She has known that she would be a chiropractor since high school. She was exposed to many positive experiences with chiropractic through her friends and family. After researching the profession, she knew it was the profession for her. She graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 2006.

Dr. Holli specializes in pediatric care, especially in the treatment and correction of scoliosis. She has been trained by the leaders in both of these fields. First becoming certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). And then she continued her education and training with the Clear-Institute, which is getting amazing result in children, teens, and adults with scoliosis.

Dr. Banes is married to her husband Stephen and they have two dogs, Rocky and Bandit. Stephen is in his second year at Cleveland Chiropractic College. They enjoy home improvement projects, working out, cooking, and the going to beach.

Introducing Kansas City Chiropractor Dr. Sarah Sharp DC

Dr. Sharp is our detail gal. She coordinates projects and loves making things happen. She decided on chiropractic as career, because she loved how much a person's health could be affected by the use of just your hands. The safety and effectiveness of chiropractic really appealed to her. She graduated from Emporia State University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 2003 and then went to Cleveland Chiropractic College. In 2006 she graduated from CCC. She was awarded the Clinic Service Award for service in the student and out-patient clinics. She also has a heart for pediatric chiropractic and has taken the ICPA coursework. She also is in the process of taking the American Acupuncture Society courses, and should be certified by March 2007.

Dr. Sharp has been married for three years to Justin Sharp and they have two dogs, Theta and Annabelle. Justin is a math teacher at Harrisonville High School. He also is a technology aid, assistant wrestling coach and eighth grade football coach. They enjoy camping, fishing, hiking and kayaking.

Meet the Staff of Adjust 4 Life Wellness Center

The entire staff at Greenwood Chiropractic Clinic takes your health and their health very seriously. We know that if we do not get adjusted regularly, exercise, and eat nutritious whole foods we will not function at 100%. To give our practice members the level of care and attention they need we take care of ourselves and our families first. Be assured that we will never make any recommendations for you that we would not make for our own family.

Introducing Leanne Reynolds, Chiropractic Assistant

Leanne has been a patient at Greenwood Chiropractic Clinic for several years. She originally started chiropractic care for chronic migraines which would last between 10 and 15 days every month. The pain was very intense and she was also on five different medications for various reasons. Today she has not had a migraine for 2 years and is not taking any medication. “Chiropractic care has been a blessing to me and I am glad to serve in wellness care at the front desk.”

Leanne is also a student at the University of Central Missouri studying to be an elementary teacher. She looks forward to a great year at the clinic and in her studies.

We also have three wonderful massage therapists available for your added health benefit. Click here for more information on Massage Therapy and our Massage Therapists.