The Joint Chiropractic - Turkey Creek

Dr. Sandra Setzer, "Dr. Sandy", is originally from Michigan but has lived in East Tennessee since she was 5. She grew up with two physical therapist parents and had intended on going that route herself until meeting her father-in-law, Dr. Williem Kelley, D.C. While she was a student at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, she experienced lower back and neck pain from "climbing the Hill" on campus, studying, and working retail. Chiropractic care helped with those issues.

After completing her bachelor's degree in Psychology at UTK in 2000. She went down to Marietta, GA to continue her education towards becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic at Life University. In 2004 she began her practice in Knoxville. She began working toward educating people about chiropractic and pregnancy care. This process of educating others and becoming pregnant herself fueled her passion for family and prenatal care in the chiropractic world. She is a certified in the "Webster's In-Utero Constraint Technique" practitioner. The Webster's technique can help to correct breech presentations of the baby and aid mothers in having more comfortable pregnancies.

When not caring for her patients, she can be found spending time with her husband Jason and two children Ian and Avery. Together they enjoy school and sporting events such as baseball and cheerleader.

Dr. Stuart Humberg is a 1989 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic having chosen to follow in his father's footsteps. Palmer alumni are well recognized for their leadership in the profession actively serving as Chiropractic college presidents, notable researchers, state board chairs etc.

It is his mission to bring Chiropractic to the people of Knoxville and surrounding areas and to demonstrate the power of the human body to heal itself and to function at its best potential when the nervous system is clear of interference.

Professionally, he presents to his colleagues across the country numerous times each year on subject matters pertaining to neurology, chiropractic analysis and technique. Additionally, he has written numerous articles and has authored a detailed technical manual on innovative concepts related to patient care.

Originally from Jackson, MS, he moved to Knoxville due to his love of the area and its people. Dr. Stuart is married and has two beautiful daughters as well as a household full of dogs and one exceptionally lazy cat.

Dr. Stuart has a passion for the game of tennis and plays every chance that he gets. Additionally, he has been actively involved in the swimming community of Knoxville serving as the head official for an area club as well as the high school that his youngest daughter swims on.

It is his strong belief that a person loses nothing by lighting the candle of another person. This belief along with his love for people and his desire to help his patients are the driving forces that shape each of his days.

Dr. Richard Arco has joined The Joint as a treating chiropractor in our Knoxville area clinics.

Dr. Arco was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, graduated from Temple University and received his chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA.

Dr. Arco has been in practicee for 35 years with practices in Northern CA for 30 years and 5 years in TN. He has completed the post-graduate chiropractic orthopedics program, as well as other chiropractic specialty seminars and is currently certified as a personal trainer through The American Council on Exercise.

Throughout his career, Dr. Arco has focused on providing exellent care to his patients as well as exercise and nutritiional advice. In addition, he enjoys traveing around the east TN areas in search of crafts festivals, produce farms and various historical attractions.

The team approach at The Joint will be enhanced with Dr. Arco on board.

Dr. Melissa DeTullio graduated New York Chiropractic College in December of 2012. She is passionate about fitness, health, and helping others; and comes from a family of Chiropractors, who inspired her to follow in their footsteps.

Hypocrites, the wise Greek physician, once said: “When in sickness, look to the spine.” So Melissa did, and learned about the fascinating and wonderful healing art of Chiropractic. Her mission is to help promote a healthy and balanced nervous system through safe, specific Chiropractic adjustments to the joints of the spine, so the body can adapt and heal with the greatest amount of potential.

Dr. Melissa loves adventures and the great outdoors, and enjoys anything active, including: hiking, paddle boarding, rollerblading, practicing martial arts, and playing volleyball. Strumming a guitar and singing is near and dear to her heart and she has been known to break into song spontaneously in any environment.

Dr. Douglas Sanford is originally from Alabama. He moved to Tennessee in 2003 after Graduating from Life Chiropractic College West.

He was first introduced to Chiropractic at the age of 16 when he suffered a spinal injury. He sought care at his Uncle’s clinic who is a Chiropractor. He found out that at some point, He had broken the base of his spine. He has been involved in the profession every since.He is proficient in Full Spine Adjusting along with several other techniques.

He moved to the Knoxville area recently to be close to the Mountains and Lakes of the Smoky Mountain area. Dr. Douglas spends his time outdoors riding motorcycles often, He also enjoys the outdoors participating in activities such as Hiking, Kayaking, Water Skiing,and Cycling.