The Joint Chiropractic - Holladay

Dr. Farnsworth graduated Chiropractic school at Texas Chiropractic College in 1986. He attended BYU premed 1981 to 1983 and graduated High School from Beaver High School in 1977.

Dr. Farnsworth is an energetic knowledgeable Chiropractor with 36 years of experience. He has worked for The Joint for 4 and a half years prior to working at The Joint in the Sugar House location. Dr. Farnsworth feels that The Joint Sugar House is the best in the nation, and he sought hard to be one of the Chiropractors at Sugar House. He enjoys working at the pace found at Sugar House. He is excited to get to know the patients at Sugar House as well as those that follow him from across town. He would have it no other way.

He enjoys Utah and the Hiking, Biking and Skiing found here. He loves being outdoors in Utah. He enjoys local college sports, and time with his wife.

Dr. Carl J. Saunders gained his doctorate degree from Parker University in Dallas, Texas in 2016. He completed his undergraduate study at Brigham Young University.

He loves being a chiropractor because he enjoys seeing how the lives of his patients improve through chiropractic care.

Dr. Saunders is happily married to his wife, Jennifer, and they have three beautiful children, two daughters and a son. Dr. Saunders enjoys woodworking and spending time with his family.

Dr. Kevin Allen graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida in 2020. Recently, Dr. Allen completed a post – doctoral masters in Sports Science and Rehabilitation from Logan University in 2022. Dr. Allen completed his undergraduate study in Exercise Science at Brigham Young University.

Dr. Allen enjoys treating every patient as if they are an Olympic athlete, no matter their physical capabilities. He believes that everyone should be able to function at their best ability to be able to accomplish their goals and keep up with the demands of life. No one should have to go through life dealing with constant pain.

Dr. Allen is a passionate and competitive runner who is always training for some race and goal. He is a Boston Marathon qualifier. When he is not running, you can find Dr. Allen reading a book, binge watching the latest Netflix hit or out exploring the grandeur of nature.

Dr. Matt Jackson graduated from Parker University in Dallas Texas in 2015 with his Doctorate of Chiropractic. While in school Dr. Jackson served as Student Body President and was awarded the 2014 Student of the Year. During his final year of school, he completed the Year 1 Diplomate program with the Academy of Chiropractic Philosophy.

Prior to his time at Parker University, Dr. Jackson graduated from Utah Valley University with a BS in Exercise Science.

Dr. Jackson is excited to be the Lead of The Joint - Holladay and playing a role in helping the practice become a household name. His mission is to help patients “live life, rather than endure it”.

Dr. Jackson resides in South Jordan with his wife Mattie and their son Rocky. He is an avid college football fan (Go Ducks) and loves everything Disney. He served a two year LDS mission to Orlando Florida.

Dr. Erik Choate was born and raised in Oklahoma.

He began his education at the University of Oklahoma, where he pursued an education in law.

During his studies, Dr. Choate, transitioned his focus, as he witnessed a Chiropractor serving others in assisting to relieve pain and improve quality of life. He then pursued his degree as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Since then, he has continued to receive education in additional techniques to help improve the quality of care his patients receive.

Dr. Choate enjoys staying active, including playing basketball and Cross Fit. He has five children that have been a tremendous blessing, and enjoys observing them in their activities.

Dr. Smith graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1998. She attended Long Beach City College and University of Utah for her undergraduate work/ Prior to becoming a Chiropractic Physician, Dr. Smith practiced as a Massage Therapist and Holistic Health Specialist in Los Angeles, California 1985 – 1995.

Dr. Smith practiced as a Chiropractic Physician in Fayetteville, Arkansas and the surrounding rural farming communities from 1999 – 2015. In 2015, she moved to spend time with her elderly parents who had retired to their hometown, and neighborhood, in the Salt Lake Avenues.

Today, Dr. Smith is returning to chiropractic to specifically work at ‘The Joint’ after 5 years as their patient and successfully healing a shoulder/neck injury. The Joint is in line with her views of chiropractic care. It’s ‘so affordable’ she can get treated several times a week. It’s ‘so effective’ the injury was healed without surgery and pain medicine. It’s perfect natural health care. She is thrilled to return to chiropractic and hopes to be as great a provider as her mentors.

Dr. Smith is an avid hiker who loves the challenge of Utah’s mountains. Her favorite hike was to the Summit of Lone Peak, breathtaking views, and 10,000 ft gains. She finds the edgy Utah landscape pushes her out of her fear of heights. She has rock climbed the local canyons. She loves the background and cultural history of the healing arts. She studied and incorporated martial arts and tribal lessons into her educational background. She continues to add to this rich knowledge base through reading and travel. Recent past she soloed to Rome, Paris, and Mexico.

Working as a chiropractor at The Joint is her next Big Life Adventure.

Dr. Roberson is a 2006 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO where in addition to Chiropractic he studied martial arts and acupuncture. His interests include artwork, gardening, cooking, and playing music with his family.