Chiropractor Rockford

Dr. Alex Mera

Chiropractor

Dr. Alexander T Mera is a natural health doctor and corrective care chiropractor. He attended Michigan State University and Palmer College of Chiropractic. Dr. Alex specializes in structural correction of the spine and the essentials of true health (mind, nervous system, nutrition, detox, and exercise).

Dr. Alex was born and raised in Rockford, IL and has a desire to improve health in the Rockford region. His mission is to inspire and empower as many people as possible to reach their full health potential. This is his focus in his practice at Chiropractic First of Rockford. The entire staff trains diligently to provide the highest quality health care experience so that people are truly inspired to reach new heights and experience the potential God has for them. Dr. Alex trains regularly with top chiropractors and natural health doctors from across the country. He prides himself on staying educated and up to date with the latest and best health information.

Dr. Alex is known to laugh and have a good time both in work and outside of work. When not at work Dr. Alex loves spending time with his wife Amanda and two children Hunter and Lexi. Dr. Alex also enjoys just about every outdoor activity; especially hunting, fishing, boating and golfing.

Dr. Kyle Olson

Chiropractor

Dr. Kyle Olson has been helping patients live healthy and subluxation-free since joining Chiropractic First of Rockford in 2013. He received his bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from Carthage College in 2007, and later that year he married his college sweetheart Sarah. After spending several years working at a pharmaceutical testing facility, and observing the often devastating side effects of medical drugs, he enrolled at National University of Health Sciences and graduated in 2013 with his Doctorate of Chiropractic.

During his years of practice, Dr. Kyle has continued his education in the fields of:

• Pediatric and family chiropractic care
• Care following motor vehicle accidents
• Neuromuscular re-education and stabilization
• Athlete care and injury prevention

Dr. Kyle volunteers and serves as the chiropractor for the Veterans Drop-In Center in Rockford to help local homeless military veterans receive the care and resources they need. He is also a sponsor and supporter of the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation and their annual “Nik’s Home Run” 5k to help young adults battling cancer.

Dr. Kyle and Sarah have two lovely children and family roots that spread into Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. Dr. Kyle is an avid Packer, Brewer, and University of Wisconsin athletics fan and enjoys experiencing live stand up comedy and music events.

Dr. James Palmer

Chiropractor

Dr. James is a 2015 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. He has a great passion for correcting spines, adjusting children and helping people avoid unnecessary surgery and suffering. Since graduation Dr. James has done extensive training to ensure he brings the art of adjusting and the principle of chiropractic philosophy together to be easily interpreted by for patients. Immediately following graduation he worked/trained at Chiropractic First of Rockford for 6 months learning office processes and procedures as well as the best ways to communicate with patients. Following that time, he moved to Florida to do MaxLiving’s doctor training program and went on to work in MaxLiving’s only scoliosis treatment facility to learn to best ways to correct spines and do restorative care chiropractic.

Originally from Michigan, Dr. James and his wife, Sarah met in high school and have been together since 2003. They currently have 2 boys, Javen and Braylon, who love learning, playing and getting adjusted.

Dr. Johnny Kirk

Chiropractor

Dr. Johnny is passionate about leading his patients to their full potential when it comes to health and happiness. He received his Bachelors Degree from Carthage College where he studied biology and chemistry. He saw the power of chiropractic during a medical mission trip in Nicaragua and learned how it could impact so many people’s lives. One of his goals is to go back to Nicaragua someday, so he could give back just like the chiropractor who inspired him.

While earning his Doctorate Degree at National University of Health Sciences he worked at numerous clinics developing different chiropractic techniques and spinal rehab. He believes anyone is capable of living their best life with the help of spinal corrections, therapeutic exercise, mental health and proper nutrition.

Dr. Johnny was born and raised in Schaumburg, IL and is excited about this new chapter in the community of Rockford. He is an enthusiast for exercise and used to be a personal trainer at his home town’s gym. When he is not treating patients at Chiropractic First of Rockford he enjoys playing golf, bike riding, or spending time with his family every Sunday.

Lori Erdmier

Office Manager

Lori has been serving as our office manager since we opened. She studied Business Management at Bradley University and applies that knowledge to everyday activities at Chiropractic First of Rockford. She is passionate about our health center being the best it can possibly be so that she can give our patients the experience they deserve, which allows them to lead the life God intended them to lead. Lori has been married to Gary for 35 years and has 3 children and 3 grandchildren.

Beatriz Burgos

Front Desk CA

Beatriz started as a patient in June 2012 and became part of the team 2 months later. Because of her life changing experience she continues to receive at Chiropractic First, she is passionate about helping patients reach their maximum health. She excels in teaching new moms how to raise a child with the 5 essentials. She is a proud mother of 3 and is happily married to her husband Jesus.

Deb Holder

5 Essentials CA

Deb began care at CFOR in October 2011. One year later she joined the staff as a 5 Essentials CA. After making huge improvements in her own health by applying the 5 Essentials (clean thinking, spinal alignment, clean eating, exercise & removing toxins) her desire is to educate people so they too can reach a greater level of health, where the body is given the chance to heal & thrive the way God intended. She previously gave care to many in her 35 years as a dental hygienist and is blessed to continue to enrich lives through chiropractic care. She has been married to Alan for 39 years. She has 3 children and 7 grandchildren.

Cait Wendt

Fitness CA

Cait has been a patient at Chiropractic First of Rockford since 2012 and she started working at the office since October 2016. She loves to interact and encourage the patients on a daily basis. Cait recently became a trainer at the Puri YMCA for MaxT3. Her goal as a trainer is to help define others’ big whys and to guide them in achieving their goals! She is married to Ryan and has a beautiful baby boy named Giddeon! Her passion in life is to do all things with love and to be part of the movement to end modern day slavery!

Bethsaida Lopez

Bilingual CA

Bethsaida is one of our bilingual CA’s. She started as a patient in 2017 and soon after started working at CFOR. She is currently a college student finishing her Associated degree. She is one of ten siblings and enjoys spending time with all her family, especially her nieces and nephews! She has learned so much about Chiropractic care and the positive impact it has on life. Her favorite thing about coming into the office is hearing the patient’s testimonials!

Melissa Paul

RT(R) X-ray Technologist

Melissa earned her degree in Radiologic Technology from Elgin Community College in 2013. She has been with CFOR since 2015, starting as an employee and becoming a dedicated patient shortly thereafter. She enjoys every opportunity to learn about the body and it’s undeniable need for true, clean health. She is passionate about the battle against depression, specifically in ways the body can be fortified to fight or even prevent this dark disease. Melissa and her husband are grateful to raise their child in the love of God and the health of the five essentials.

Megan Sodergren

Assistant Manager

Megan has been with CFOR since 2013. She started off as an employee who had never heard of chiropractic, which led to an entire life change for her and her 2 miracle children, Gavin, 9, and Ellia, 2. After seeing her own incredible life change with chiropractic, she has been dedicated to helping everyone she meets learn about holistic living and chiropractic care, especially children and women through pregnancy and post partum. Chiropractic is an essential part of holistic living, but she loves watching families make changes in their health with all aspects of the 5 essentials and watching their lives transform.

Jyairee Williams

Front Desk CA

Jyairee graduated in December 2018 from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelors degree in Communicative Disorders. After graduating she had no clue what she wanted to do but she had always had a passion for helping others! Thankfully, she was hired as a CA going on four months now and in just that short amount of time her life has been changed for the better! Jyairee is now a firm believer of chiropractic and the countless positive affects it has on the body and the mind. She is dedicated to spreading awareness about Chiropractic and serving every patient who walks into our health center!

Leah Micek

Insurance Specialist

Leah started at Chiropractic First of Rockford in November of 2019. She has been in the health insurance industry for the past 25 years. Married to Mitch, they have 4 daughters and 4 grandkids She is excited to learn and promote Chiropractic care as well as learning about a healthier lifestyle to be the best person she can be in order to impact our community.

Lucy Miller

Front Desk CA

Lucy started working for CFOR in August of 2020. She is currently pursuing her Associates of Arts at Rock Valley College. Lucy saw many of her family members’ lives change after they began their journey with chiropractic and wanted to be a part of that process. She greatly benefits from helping people start their journey with chiropractic and wants to continue to help people after graduation.