Meet Dr. Megan Barnes

I’m Dr. Megan Barnes, D.C., a dedicated chiropractic physician with a strong commitment to holistic health and compassionate care. I’m proud to be a native of Houghton Lake, Michigan, where I graduated at the top of my class from Houghton Lake High School in 2005.

 My academic journey began at Kirtland Community College, where I earned my Associate's Degree Magna Cum Laude. Eager to deepen my knowledge in the health sciences, I moved to Detroit to attend Wayne State University. There, I continued to excel academically and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2010 with a Bachelor of Life Science.

 Motivated by a passion for helping others and a strong belief in the power of chiropractic care, I pursued my Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa—the birthplace of the chiropractic profession. During my time at Palmer, I devoted countless hours to hands-on clinical training as a student intern, treating a wide variety of patients in the campus clinic. I had the opportunity to volunteer my time in community outreach and rehabilitation centers in Davenport, Iowa. My professors gave me the honor of selecting me to assist in teaching within the gender, pediatric, and physical diagnosis labs, allowing me to help educate fellow chiropractic students.

I was honored to be selected for the prestigious Palmer Clinic Abroad Program, which allowed me to travel to New Delhi and Hyderabad, India, to provide humanitarian chiropractic care. This life-changing experience allowed me to help hundreds of underserved individuals and greatly influenced my approach to patient care. In February 2014, I graduated Cum Laude from Palmer College with my Doctor of Chiropractic degree and became board certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

 In 2015, I was grateful to return to my hometown and serve the community that helped shape who I am. I joined the team at Life Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Houghton Lake, where I continue to practice with dedication, compassion, and a deep commitment to patient wellness.