Meet Dr. Christel Parish

Dr. Parish is a native of the North Texas area.  She grew up in the rural suburbs of Allen, Tx.  In 2004 Dr. Parish graduated from the University of North Texas with her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Health and Wellness.  Dr. Parish worked in the physical therapy and massage industry for a few years before realizing she was being lead to Chiropractic.  Dr. Parish attended Parker Chiropractic College where she graduated from January 2012.

While attending the University of North Texas, Dr. Parish was in an automobile accident in which she sustained severe whip lash injuries.   Dr. Parish went through months of therapy to recover which included, chiropractic treatment and physical therapy treatment.  She was amazed by her recovery and became an employee which started her career in the rehabilitation would.  While working in the physical therapy clinic she learned rehabilitation exercises and was introduced to muscle work. Her journey continued from there and she became a licensed massage therapist.  With the ability of the rehabilitation exercises and the massage therapy, Dr. Parish realized she could heal people and proceeded to become a Chiropractor.

While attending Parker, Dr. Parish served as president and instructor of Motion Palpation and Movement Systems while at Parker College.  She became certified in Applied Kinesiology which she uses when necessary in her practice.  Dr. Parish uses all of the skills she has learned through physical therapy, massage therapy, and chiropractic school in her adjustments.  She is detailed and through making sure your body has the ability to heal appropriately.

When Dr. Parish is not in the office, she is spending time with her family and animals.  She belongs to the Trinity Trails Preservation Association at Lake Lavon and serves on the Parks and Open Spaces Board for the city of Lucas.  She also dabbles in DIY projects, dutch oven cooking, hunting, and staying active.