Dr. James E. Messimer
Dr. Messimer attended East Tennessee State University majoring in pre- med. He attended Palmer College of Chiropractic where he graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1974. Dr. Messimer moved to Bristol in March of 1975 and has been active in the community since coming to Bristol . He has served on numerous boards of directors during his 31 years of practice.
He is a past district governor of the Lions of Virginia, District 24 F. He currently serves on the board of directors of: Bristol Regional Medical Center , SantaPal and is a on the Board of Trustees of Kentucky Christian University in Grayson , Kentucky , and NETWORKS Sullivan County Partnership. He served as President of the Tennessee Chiropractic Association from 1990-1992. He was awarded the Chiropractor of the Year award by the Tennessee Chiropractic Association in 1992. Dr. Messimer is in his second term as mayor of Bristol TN. He serves on many workers comp panels and is trained is impairment/disability injuries. He is married to Elizabeth Ann and has one son James and along with his wife Joy have 4 sons and 1 daughter.
Dr. Sam Ralls
Dr. Ralls received a B.S. in Biology from Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA. He then decided to further his career in healthcare by attending Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC where he earned his doctorate of chiropractic degree. Dr. Ralls is always expanding his education and knowledge by attending seminars and education classes every year. He enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Lauren (Kingsport, TN), his sons Ethan (6) and Isaiah (3), and his beautiful infant daughter Alexandra. Dr. Ralls and his family live on the East side of Bristol and have been attending Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and looks forward to becoming an active member in the Bristol community.
Dr. Ralls provides caring and professional services, with treatment techniques uniquely tailored to each patient on their road to improvement. He places an emphasis on high quality chiropractic care and is highly dedicated to helping every individual live a healthier lifestyle. Dr. Ralls specializes in Chiropractic care for the entire family, expectant mothers and pediatrics. "Chiropractic care is a Family Affair.”
"It is my goal to motivate, educate and empower the members of this practice and the community to achieve a healthier spine, nervous system and ultimately healthier bodies. I consider myself an excellent listener and I look forward to working with you and the community to reach health goals. If you or anyone you know has any questions, it would be my pleasure to answer them. Thank you again for this opportunity to serve you, from our family to yours.”
Cindy EllerD.C.
Cindy Eller D.C. is a graduate of Sherman College of Chiropractic and is in the process of getting her Chiropractic license. She has over 15 years experience as a Chiropractic Assistant as well as being the Office Manager for many of D.C.’s she has worked with.
While attending Chiropractic school she received special training in many different techniques such as Chiropractic Biophysics, Activator Methods, Applied Kinesiology, Pierce work, Thompson, and Diversified. She has also received a vast variety of training in Holistic Medicine.
Cindy grew up locally in Elizabethton, TN where the majority of her family still lives. She is glad to have come back home to the mountains of Tennessee.