Meet the Team

Dr. Amber Kingsley

D.C., Q.M.E.,  Owner, (CEO)

Dr. Amber Kingsley-Stewart graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 2008. Dr. Kingsley-Stewart is a specialist in sports medicine. Dr. Kingsley-Stewart has extra training in Garston technique, Kinesio tape application, cold laser therapy, and myofascial release technique. Dr. Kingsley-Stewart is proficient in many different techniques specializing in postural correction and spinal rehabilitation. Dr. Kingsley-Stewart is Board Certified with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the State of California Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Kingsley-Stewart is also a member of the California Chiropractic Association. Dr. Kingsley-Stewart is DOT and QME certified.

Dr. Rick Joy

D.C., Q.M.E.

Dr. Rick Joy graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 1990. Dr. Joy is a Qualified Medical Evaluator. Dr. Joy is Board Certified with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the State of California Board of Chiropractic Examiners the State Board of Industrial Medical Council, State Board of Industrial Disability Evaluators and the State Board of Radiology Health Branch. Dr. Joy is also a whiplash and disability specialist. Dr. Joy is a current member and was the President, Vice president and Secretary of the Stanislaus and San Joaquin Chapter of the California Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Taresa Whittenburg

D.C., Q.M.E.

Dr. Taresa Whittenburg graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 1987. Dr. Whittenburg is a Qualified Medical Evaluator. Dr. Whittenburg is also a whiplash and disability specialist. Dr. Whittenburg is Board Certified with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the State of California Board of Chiropractic Examiners the State Board of Industrial Medical Council, the State Board of Industrial Disability Evaluators and the State Board of Radiology Health Branch. Dr. Whittenburg is also a member of the California Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Dianne Jurgensen

D.C., Q.M.E.

Dr. Dianne Jurgensen graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 1987. Dr. Dianne is a Certified Medical Examiner and DOT Federal Drug Testing Collector. The Doctor is proficient in Kinesio Tape application, and gentle adjusting techniques such as, Sacro Occipital Technique and Activator. She is Certified in Botanical Medicine and Classical Homeopathy. Dr. Dianne is Board Certified with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the State of California Board of Chiropractic. Dr. Dianne is a member of the California Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Alejandra Gil

D.C., B.Sc.Kin.

I am from Central Valley. I graduated from Fresno Pacific University with a bachelor’s in kinesiology. I graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose, CA! A little bit about myself: I love spending time with my family, and I am a big TV + Movie buff. My greatest accomplishments in life are making others feel healthier through the power of chiropractic care!

Dr. Joseph Hughes

D.C.

Dr. Hughes D.C. graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College in 1992, and has been a licensed Chiropractor in the State of California since 1993. He is Board Certified with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He is also Board Certified with the Colorado Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Hughes D.C. is also a member of the California Chiropractic Association. Dr. Hughes D.C. and his family moved from Los Angeles to the Central Valley when he was a child.

“I discovered Chiropractic my Junior year of High School following a neck injury at wrestling practice. I appreciated the quick return to the team following just a few adjustments. A few years later I worked as an O.R. attendant at a local hospital, and decided that I wanted to work in health care, but away from the drugs and surgery if I could. Chiropractic was a perfect fit for me.” He is passionate about speaking of and helping to deliver the incredible health benefits of Chiropractic. Dr. Hughes D.C. has had the privilege to work in several different clinics over the years, some specializing in Work Comp and personal injury. He also spent six years in Texas working with a Pain Management and Rehabilitation specialist. Dr. Hughes D.C. loves helping people to return to their active lifestyles.

Melanie Egger

Massage Therapist

Melanie has been a massage therapist for 18 years and has spent many of those years working at Chiropractic Health Center. She is passionate about helping clients leave their sessions feeling better than when they arrived, with the goal of relieving their pain and making their tomorrow less painful than today. Melanie genuinely enjoys her work and is dedicated to making her clients feel their best.

Melanie graduated from the Utah College of Massage Therapy in 2005. She is trained in myofascial cupping, which she enjoys incorporating into her practice along with deep tissue, pregnancy, reflexology, and relaxation massages. Melanie looks forward to helping clients increase their range of motion, experience less pain, and feel better after each session.

Cynthia Uriarte

Massage Therapist

Cynthia has over 6 years of combined work and education experience in massage therapy. She graduated from the Holistic Life Institute in 2022, completing over 1,500 hours of education, and furthered her expertise at the National Holistic Institute, where she graduated in July of 2024. Cynthia finds great fulfillment in helping others alleviate their pain and tension through massage. Her specialties include Myofascial Therapy, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, and Energy work, though she incorporates a wide range of modalities into her practice.

Melissa Thompson

Massage Therapist

With five years of experience in the field of massage therapy, Melissa Thompson is dedicated to helping her clients achieve greater relaxation, relief, and overall well-being. Melissa specializes in therapeutic massage techniques, with a strong focus on pain management, stress reduction, and injury recovery. Her passion for healing goes beyond traditional methods, incorporating the soothing benefits of aromatherapy to enhance each treatment.

Melissa’s approach to massage therapy is rooted in her deep understanding of the body’s natural ability to heal itself, and she works closely with each client to develop personalized treatment plans that address individual needs and concerns.