| Why Chiropractic Became Personal

Dr. Kandy’s interest in chiropractic began with her own experience.

During her senior year of high school, she began experiencing headaches that eventually became an everyday problem. Every few days, they would become severe enough to make her sick, and traditional medical care wasn’t providing lasting relief.

A friend suggested she visit a chiropractor. During that first evaluation, X-rays revealed changes in the curve of her neck. When asked about previous accidents or injuries, Dr. Kandy remembered being rear-ended in a car accident during her junior year of high school. At the time, she and her friend had not sought medical care following the accident.

After her first chiropractic adjustment, she experienced relief from her headache for the first time in a long time. That experience ultimately changed the direction of her life and inspired her to pursue a career in chiropractic.

More than 25 years later, helping patients who struggle with headaches remains one of her favorite parts of practice.

| What She Loves About Being a Chiropractor

One of the things Dr. Kandy enjoys most about chiropractic is that no two patients are exactly alike.

Some patients come in with a new injury or problem, while others have been dealing with pain or discomfort for years and may have already tried several different approaches.

Dr. Kandy enjoys taking the time to listen, evaluate what is happening, and determine what may be contributing to a patient’s symptoms rather than assuming everyone needs the same type of care.

After decades in practice, she especially values the relationships she has developed with her patients. Many have become like family over the years.

| Life Outside the Office

When she isn’t caring for patients, Dr. Kandy enjoys spending time with family and friends.

She loves traveling, sitting around a campfire, trying different restaurants, and listening to a wide variety of music and live bands.

She is also an enthusiastic sports fan and has especially enjoyed watching her daughter play volleyball and softball over the years.

When baseball season arrives, there is no question where her loyalty lies — Dr. Kandy is a St. Louis Cardinals fan.

| Education

Doctor of Chiropractic
Cleveland University – Kansas City, Missouri
Graduated with honors, 1998

Bachelor of Science in Human Anatomy
Cleveland University – Kansas City, Missouri

Associate of Arts, Pre-Pharmacy
Missouri Southern State University – Joplin, Missouri

| Advanced Training & Certifications

Dr. Kandy has continued her professional education throughout her career to expand the ways she can evaluate and care for her patients.

Board Eligible Chiropractic Internist
300+ hours of DABCI training through National University of Health Sciences

Certified Medical Examiner
FMCSA National Registry

RockTape FMT Certified
FMT Basic and FMT Blades

| Chiropractic Techniques & Supportive Therapies

Dr. Kandy uses a variety of chiropractic techniques and supportive therapies so care can be tailored to the individual patient, their condition, comfort level, and goals.

Her techniques include:

Diversified • Thompson Drop • Cox Flexion/Distraction • Gonstead • Activator

Supportive therapies may also include:

Therapeutic Ultrasound • Electrical Muscle Stimulation • Cold Laser Therapy • RockTape / Kinesiology Taping

Having multiple approaches available allows Dr. Kandy to adapt care for patients of different ages, activity levels, and needs.

| Professional Involvement

Dr. Kandy has been involved with the Missouri Chiropractic Physicians Association (MCPA) for more than 20 years and has served as a District 5 Officer.

Her decades of experience serving patients throughout Springfield, Nixa, Clever, Ozark, and the surrounding Southwest Missouri communities continue to shape her personal approach to chiropractic care.