Meet the Owner, Dr. Kristen Simpson, DC

“Nothing wins more than a body that can function the way it is designed to. The nervous system controls every function of every organ, muscle, and cell. It is, no doubt, the most crucial system in the body.” – Dr. Simpson

She feels honored to serve a military embedded community and hungers to inspire others to take responsibility of their own health and wellness. She is committed to working hard to provide a safe and effective health care option for all families. The profession of chiropractic encompasses substantial positive outcome measures within disabled veterans and Medicare patients. It has pushed for less narcotics and more for improved function as a tier priority within many current scopes of medicine.

As part of Dr. Simpson’s dedication to Life Family Chiropractic, she firmly believes in paying it forward. In 2016, she went on a mission trip with Mission Life International to Haiti and Dominican Republic and is currently in the process of planning return trips. She provided free chiropractic care to underprivileged areas in these countries. Dr. Simpson adjusted over 750 people, including orphans and broken families as a result of the 2010 earthquake, which left 1,500,000 people homeless and killed over 300,000 individuals. Please contact us for inquiries as a new patient at our facility in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas at 211B Delaware Street next door to Tampico’s Mexican Restaurant.

Dr. Jamie Shipman, DC has became a vital asset to our team in 2024. She attended and graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College after retirement from services as a Navy Corpsman in the Marines. She decided she wanted to settle in Leavenworth, Kansas with her husband and children after graduation. During school, Dr. Shipman did additional specialized training to become Dry Needle certified. She is Webster certified to treat prenatal patients in more detail and has an extra passion for babies and kids. Dr. Shipman is a perfect asset to treat many families in the area with her diversity of chiropractic adjustments being tailored to all ages and health statuses.

What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a therapeutic technique used by healthcare professionals to treat myofascial pain and trigger points in muscles. This method involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific taut bands of muscle tissue to relieve pain, improve function, and promote healing. Unlike acupuncture, which is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, dry needling focuses specifically on Western anatomical and physiological principles.

During a dry needling session, Dr. Shipman locates areas of muscle tightness or trigger points. The insertion of needles into these areas can lead to a local twitch response, which may help release muscle tension. This process is thought to increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and facilitate the healing process.

Dry needling is often used in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques, such as chiropractic adjustments and exercise, to provide a comprehensive approach to pain management. It is commonly employed for conditions such as chronic pain, sports injuries, tension headaches, and more.  

Meet our Staff

Megan is our front desk office manager that has been a blessing here at Life Family Chiropractic. She is a Veteran and spouse of a service member. She was the first assistant hired to work at Life Family Chiropractic in 2016 but unfortunately had left due to PCS obligations. She soon returned to Leavenworth, Kansas and fell right back into the mold of aiding our facility in smooth patient interactions. Life Family Chiropractic has grown quite a bit throughout the years and Megan is equipped to take on the pace of many faces walking through our doors. She not only is the professional baby holder, but she is likely the first person most patients will engage with! She assists both Chiropractors, runs insurance benefits, organizes paperwork, and helps to answer any questions.

Sarah is our wonderful chiropractic assistant at Life Family Chiropractic. She plays a vital role in supporting chiropractic practices and enhancing patient care. Her responsibilities typically include managing patient intake, scheduling appointments, handling insurance verifications, and assisting in the execution of treatment plans. Sarah lives in Leavenworth, KS and is a perfect liaison between the providers and patients. As more people have came through our doors, it has become evident that we needed Sarah. She easily fits the mold to ensure your care here is a positive experience.

Amy is our very hard-working “behind-the-scenes” coordinator. Although you may not encounter her as frequently, she plays a crucial role as the Personal Assistant to the clinic. Amy has a vital role in enhancing productivity and completing weekly tasks for inventory, medical supplies, and the financials. She often assists Dr. Kristen on maintaining important documents and completing various administrative and personal owner tasks to ensure less disruptions occur on business productivity.

As a small-business personal assistant, Amy’s primary role is to support Life Family Chiropractic in managing the day-to-day operations so patients are seen and she enhances productivity by ensuring that the business runs smoothly for background hours that Dr. Simpson has her hands on patients.

Bridget is our IN-HOUSE massage therapist. She has been with us now for 95% of our journey. She owns her own business within our walls called Balanced Body Therapies and offers a wide diversity of techniques to aid in myofascial pathologies and stressors. Her techniques range from typical therapeutic (soft and deep tissue) to specific nerve complimenting methods. Bridget started her massage career off in 2011 and she has future endeavors to finish her under-graduate studies to enter into Chiropractic school. She enjoys time with her kids, cross-fit workouts, and traveling for in-depth training involved in certifying for myo-kinesthetics technique (MYK) and manual lymphatic drainage technique (MLD). She has pregnancy pillows and support to help with wedging during a prenatal appointments. Bridget’s schedule can be found HERE.

Liana is one of our PRN assistants that worked and ran our office for many years and did FANTASATIC. Liana decided to make a career switch and attended the massage field in 2023 and opened a small business just down the street from Life Family Chiropractic called Zen Space Massage. Liana has a specialty of working on infants and prenatal clients and offers a diversity of techniques from stretch sessions to cupping.

Click HERE to visit the schedule of Zen Space Massage by Liana.