Dr. Brian received his Bachelor's Degree from Southern Illinois University in park and recreational administration with the goal of managing a large recreational area. The direction of his life changed when he was seriously injured in a snowmobile accident. After medical doctors, neurologists and surgeons could not help him, he was taken to a chiropractor. After his first treatment, 60% of the conditions were alleviated. In the next six months, he totally recovered from his injuries due to the chiropractic care he received. He was so impressed with the chiropractic field that he sold his house, moved to Davenport, Iowa, and enrolled in Palmer College of Chiropractic.

Dr. Karla received her Bachelor's Degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in Bacteriology. She always wanted to be a doctor but at the age of 12, she had her first encounter with a chiropractor when she was bucked off a horse. The chiropractor explained everything that he was doing and it made complete sense to her. At that time, she decided to be a Doctor of Chiropractic. She is also studying to become a Doctor of Naturopathy, which focuses on the use of proper nutritional supplements and herbs in healing.

Dr. Brian and Dr. Karla met at Palmer College and were married on June 11, 1999, the same day they both received their Doctorate of Chiropractic degrees from Palmer College, the most prestigious chiropractic college in the world. They traveled with the Palmer College Abroad Program to India twice offering free chiropractic care to the poor of that country. These mission trips made such an impact on them that they decided to set up a free clinic in Jamaica. They established the nonprofit organization Chiropractic Outreach of Jamaica and are now in the process of setting up a free chiropractic clinic in that country.

The Parkhursts opened their chiropractic clinic in Holland on January 18, 2000. The methods used by the doctors are based on the importance of treating not only the spine but also the soft tissue (muscles, tendons, and ligaments.) They constantly strive to improve their knowledge in the health care field by attending continuing education seminars. They believe in mental, emotional, and physical well-being and focus on restoring patients to maximum well being and optimal health in as short a period of time as possible. Strongly believing that treatments should not be painful, Dr. Brian and Dr. Karla utilize specific and gentle adjusting techniques along with personal and compassionate care. Multiple approaches to care include nutrition, stretching, exercise, and most importantly, listening to and educating patients about their condition and how their body works.

Firm believers in the incredible healing power of the body, both Dr. Brian and Dr. Karla design their treatment to stimulate the body's ability to heal itself. Their goal is help as many people as possible achieve maximum well being through affordable and upbeat personal health care.

In addition to performing all functions of chiropractic, the doctors have special interests.  Dr. Karla specializes in women's health concerns such as hormonal issues and pregnancy in addition to fibromyalgia and clinical nutrition.  Dr. Brian enjoys working with babies, children and the elderly in addition to special needs patients such as the handicapped or patients with sports injuries.

Dr. James joined the staff of Parkhurst Chiropractic on October 27, 2003. He is a 2001 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He previously worked as a chiropractor in Holland and in Toledo.

Dr. Friess was among the first group from Palmer College to travel to Vietnam on a chiropractic mission trip.

 

In addition to his knowledge and experience in general chiropractic care, he also enjoys the challenge of working with sports injuries and rehabilitation, designing exercise programs for patients and securing pelvic stabilizers (foot levelers) to assist his patients in living a pain-free life.

Dr. James enjoys golf, physical fitness, gourmet foods and reading.  He resides in Holland with his wife Dianne.