Dr. Karla Parkhurst, DC
Dr. Karla received her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in Bacteriology. She always wanted to be a doctor and at the age of 12, after being bucked off a horse, she had her first encounter with a chiropractor. Because of the treatment she received - and his personalized attention - she made the decision to be a Doctor of Chiropractic. She is working towards board certification in anti-aging medicine as well as studying to become a Doctor of Naturopathy, which focuses on the proper balance of hormones, neurotransmitters, vitamins and minerals to realize optimal health.

Dr. Karla’s interests focus on women’s health concerns such as balancing hormones, neurotransmitters and proper nutrition.  She also helps patients with many conditions such as healthy aging, managing fatigue, fibromyalgia, hormone imbalances and weight management.

Dr. Brian Parkhurst, DC

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. James Friess
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 and a graduate of the University of Toledo with a degree in cell biology. He previously worked as a chiropractor in Holland and in Toledo, Ohio.

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.

Firm believers in the incredible healing power of the body, our doctors 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.

All our doctors constantly strive to improve their knowledge in the health care field by attending continuing education seminars.