The Joint Chiropractic - Glade Parks

Dr. Proper has lived in Texas for 11 years. As a child, he was born in Fitchburg, MA. and his family moved to Geneva, OH. When he was 2 years old. He graduated High School at Geneva in 1979 and promptly went into the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsmen, specializing as a Radiologic Technologist. He left the Navy in 1985 as a married man with his one year old daughter, Jammie. He was a Cardiac Tech and Firefighter while living in Virginia Beach, VA. where he lived throughout his 6 years in the Navy and beyond. In 1988, Dr. Proper moved to Texas, with his daughter. While there, he attended college to take updated science courses to qualify for Chiropractic College. He also worked at Harris Methodist Hospital, in the Emergency Department, as an X-ray Technologist. In 1990, he began as a student at Parker University, called Parker Chiropractic College at the time. While a student, he was class President, President of his Fraternity and Vice President of S.I.C.A., a student Chiropractic Organization.

After graduation, 1993, Dr. Proper moved to Greenville, S.C. and opened a practice with a friend. He then moved to Massillon, OH. In 1994 and ran an office there until 1997 when he moved to Hermitage, PA. While in Hermitage, Dr. Proper was the Executive Director of a Multi-Disciplinary clinic, with Medical Doctors, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Physical Therapist, Dieticians, Ancillary Staff and support employees. This office treated over 600 patients per week for many years. He also maintained his Paramedic License and provided EMS services while living in Hermitage.

In 2002, Dr. Proper opened his own office, with his spouse and a friend, a Medical Doctor from Pittsburgh, who worked from Dr. Proper’s office, providing medical care to those patients needing additional treatment.

In 2007, Dr. Proper moved to Texas after the unfortunate passing of his wife. Since coming to DFW, he has held positions at Parker University teaching Emergency Care, Diversified, Gonstead, Full Spine Adjusting, Extremity Adjusting, Motion Palpation among others. He was Club Advisor for several clubs such as Neurology, Full Spine and others. He resigned from teaching in 2018.

Currently, he is the Clinic Director at The Joint at Glade Parks, while still maintaining his Paramedic License and he is C.P.R. Instructor. He is a partner in a private business that teaches C.P.R. to the general public. He is also the Owner of a Nutrition Company that provides nutrition services to those interested.

While providing services to the patients of The Joint, Dr. Proper uses Diversified, Thompson and Activator Technique, all techniques he taught while on staff at Parker University.

She most often goes by Dr. Ruth since there are so many Davis’ out there and it can get a little confusing. She joined The Joint in 2021 and has worked at several of our locations across DFW. While she works at multiple clinics, majority of the time you can find her at the Coppell clinic, where she has been serving the Coppell community since February.

“I absolutely enjoy working at the Coppell clinic! Here at the Coppell clinic, I am able to foster a welcoming environment and build connections with the patients. It’s so encouraging to see their eyes light up after getting treated and being that positive light in their health journey.” – Dr. Ruth

Prior to life in Dallas, Dr. Ruth grew up in south Texas. While living in San Antonio, she was always involved with athletics, which ultimately led to her discovery of chiropractic care. This allowed her to continue competitive sports throughout grade school and into college, recreationally. In 2016, Dr. Ruth graduated from Howard Payne University with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and health sciences. Following graduation, she spent time working at a local chiropractic clinic when she wasn’t tending to her athletes. While there she found her passion for chiropractic and decided to pursue that next. Fast forward a few years. In 2020, Dr. Ruth graduated from Parker University with her Master of Science and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees. Since graduation, she has worked in the DFW area.

Fun Facts:

Best things about working in chiropractic: “I love having the opportunity to witness miracles happen every day. Not only do I get to see miracles, but I’m also able to have a lasting positive impact on the lives that cross my path, whether patients or other colleagues in the profession.”

In her spare time, she enjoys being active outdoors including hiking, kayaking, running, playing soccer, and yoga. She also enjoys spending quality time with friends & family as well as playing with her pup, Apollo.

Dr. Ruth’s dog is her favorite workout partner. He’s a Samoyed/Husky mix and looks like a big fluffy polar bear.

One must have in her fridge is water! “I’m always on-the-go so I like to have water on deck to stay hydrated and fuel my days between work, working out and all the adventures in between. Can’t go without it!”

Four “famous” people she’d want to have dinner with: Zendaya, Simone Biles, Billie Eilish, Alex Morgan. While all of these women come from different backgrounds and professions, they’re all successful in their arenas. Each of them has positively impacted our culture, inspiring others to think “outside the box” and constantly challenge societal norms. They remain grounded with down to earth personalities, so I would love the chance to hang out, “pick their brains” a bit, and learn from them.

Coolest thing I’ve ever done: “I love adventures and thrill seeking, but I have to say, skydiving & cliff jumping are by far the most exciting. As crazy as it may be, it provides you with a different appreciation for life. It’s super cool to enjoy the beauty of nature from that perspective.”