Florence Chiropractor Dr. Mark Buckles

Dr. Mark Buckles

My Journey to Chiropractic

My chiropractic story began as a result of a head and neck injury I suffered as a 7 year old, second grader playing tackle the turkey (football). I recall, quite vividly, not only the pain I felt in my head and neck, but, the inability to turn my head in either direction. Unable to hide the fact that I couldn’t turn my head, I reluctantly told my mom about the injury. My mom, (being a chiropractic patient herself as the result of an auto accident), suggested I see her chiropractor and scheduled me for an appointment that day. I went with much trepidation and fear of the unknown. I was evaluated and received my first chiropractic adjustment that day. I walked out of the office that day with no pain and the ability to fully turn my head again. I was amazed! That day the seed was planted! I had found the calling for my life.

A Chiropractic Education

After graduating from the University of Northern Iowa in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, I enrolled at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. (The first chiropractic school in the world). I went on to earn my Doctorate of Chiropractic in 1997.

Following graduation from chiropractic school, I moved to Oxford, Ohio and took an associateship position with a group of very successful chiropractors. That experience taught me not only how to run a business, but, to provide quality chiropractic care. I worked as an associate for six months before venturing out on my own.

Opening Total Care Chiropractic

In 1998, I opened my own practice, Total Care Chiropractic in Cincinnati, Ohio. After 12 years in Cincinnati, an opportunity arose in Northern Kentucky. I had been recently married at the time and my wife and I made the decision to move the practice from Cincinnati to Florence.

I love being here in Florence. I have found that Boone County had the type of community I was looking for; family-oriented, welcoming and full of amazing people.

On a Personal Note…

I am married to my beautiful wife, Kama, whom I met, believe it or not, on EHarmony. In our free time, we stay busy visiting with family, friends and by participating in activities with our local church.

I stay healthy by eating organic (as much as I can), running, strength training and receiving chiropractic adjustments one to two times per month. I enjoy coaching, attending seminars (chiropractic/nutritional), reading and running in road races.

How Can We Help You?

I hope you will take time to learn what you can expect at Total Care Chiropractic. We look forward to the opportunity to meet you and discuss how chiropractic care can improve the quality of your life. Contact our Florence chiropractic office for an appointment today!