Who Are We?
Dr. Ben Baker
Dr. Ben Baker is a graduate of Northwestern Chiropractic College in Bloomington, Minnesota. He has a passion for natural health care and wellness principles. He has post-doctoral training in the areas of wellness education, strength training and the practice of acupuncture. Dr. Baker is thrilled to be trained in this healing profession and takes his responsibilities as a doctor of chiropractic very seriously. To deepen his knowledge, he studied advanced chiropractic techniques while earning his degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minnesota. He also became certified in chiropractic wellness through the International Chiropractors Association’s Council on Wellness Science and completed the coursework leading toward full licensure. He continues to advance his knowledge in nutrition and chiropractic arts. Ben is very excited to be a Kirkland Chiropractor. He is a native of Seattle, Washington and is an avid marathon runner and golfer. Ben ran the Boston marathon in 2008. Ben is happily married to his wife Melissa who is a science teacher and a gymnastics coach.
Chelsea Meagher
Chelsea is our office CA (chiropractic assistant). She handles all appointments and takes care of our patients when they come in and when they leave. Chelsea grew up in the Kirkland area for most of her life. She graduated from Juanita High School in 2008 and attended Cascadia Community College from 2009-2010. Some of her favorite hobbies are hiking, shopping, spending time with friends and family, and with her Doberman pinscher Jixxer.
Peggy Kelley
My name is Peggy and I am the “behind the scenes” member of our team. I am a native Washingtonian and although I love to travel, I would never live anywhere else. After having the privilege of being a stay at home mom for two very active sons, I decided to go back to school when my eldest left for college. After enrolling in art school, I found myself putting in all nighters and stressing over homework, along with my son Matt who was a senior in High school. After a very strenuos and exciting couple of years and with my degree in hand, I entered the field of graphic design. Eventually I had the opportunity to start my own business, which gave me the chance to indulge in my two passions- art and travel!
It was during that time in my life that I began to learn about Chiropractic. At first I was a little skeptical but as I learned more I realized that there was a better way to healthy living. The chiropractic philosophy was definetly for me! Knowledge is power and it didn`t take me long to realize that the power to reach optimal health was naturally mine. When the opportunity arose to work in a Chiropractic clinic, I jumped at the chance. Although I am the “Paper Pusher” of the group, I am still inspired by our patients and their amazing stories of dramatically improved health.
So here I am, not in the art business, but in the business of Chiropractic care- fascinating how life takes you to places you never expected. I am so happy to be here and to have had someone so knowledgeable teach me about his passion of Chiropractic.