“Dr. K” has been Brielle’s chiropractor for the last three
and half years. Shortly after we moved to the Atlanta area four years ago, I
read an article in the community newspaper about a local chiropractor who was working
with a disabled teenage boy. Finding a chiropractor who has experience and
confidence working with Brielle’s physical impairments is difficult, so I knew
this could be an opportunity for a “good fit”.Brielle has received chiropractic care since she was a toddler. It truly made a big difference in her digestive tract and physical abilities. Even her physical therapist can tell a difference when she has had a recent adjustment. Therefore, chiropractic treatments continue to be part of her routine care.
We visit “Dr. K” every other week, just hours before her
physical therapy appointment. At one time or another, “Dr. K” has treated each
member of our family, even the skeptics in my crew!
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| "Dr. K. and his wife |
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| "Dr. K." with Brielle at Special Olympics Winter games January 2009 |
However, “Dr. K” is more than just our chiropractor, he has
become our friend and our lives have become intermingled than most doctors and
patients. His wife often works as his receptionist, so I have come to know her
as well and stay in touch with her on a social media website. His wife shared
her experiences homeschooling their children and was an encouragement for me to
start homeschooling Brielle. His wife invited a few friends over one Super Bowl
to have a wife’s night out and I felt honored to be included. Two years ago, I
taught their daughter a song in sign language, which she performed at their
church in their hometown. “Dr. K” and his family even showed up at Brielle’s
Special Olympics bowling tournament the first winter we knew them.
“Come on in, Stulls. What’s been happening?” he greets us at
each visit. While he adjusts Brielle, we talk about our families and life
events. We have been a support to one another as we’ve gone through the highs
and lows of life. Throughout it all, we share our stories of faith and devotion
to God. His unwavering devotion to his faith as head of his family is an
encouragement to me at every visit. |
| "Dr. K" and his family being silly |
“Dr. K” is patient and engaging with Brielle. He talks
directly to her and is genuinely interested in hearing her stories laughing at
her silly ways. He has a great sense of humor and not afraid to be silly right back at her. He always puts his arm around Brielle to tell her good-bye and,
inevitably, Brielle signs, “Dr. K is nice to me” as we walk out of his office.
Thank you, Dr. K., for your care, compassion and friendship!
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| "Dr. K" with Brielle April 2012 |
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