ACS Board of directors



Dr. Michael d. courtney


Chairman of the Board




Dr. Courtney received his doctor of chiropractic degree from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic/Southern California University of Health Sciences (www.scuhs.edu) in 1981. He went on to study postgraduate chiropractic orthopedics at Texas Chiropractic College, Parker College of Chiropractic, and LACC. He is proficient in neuromuscular thermography. He is the first chiropractic physician to become a member of the Arkansas Craniomandibular Society. He is certified in acupuncture, botanical medicine and homeopathy. He holds diplomate status in pain management and nutrition. Dr. Courtney is a current member of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, a position that he was appointed to by Governor Huckabee in 1999.


Dr. steven bennett


President




After graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, Dr. Bennett came back to his home state to practice. Since 1982 Dr. Steven Bennett has provided quality chiropractic care to thousands of patients in Central Arkansas. He offers chiropractic manipulation techniques that have made chiropractic the leading non-medical form of health care in this country. He also became a specialist in Chiropractic Orthopedics. Today, he is one of seven Chiropractic Orthopedists in Arkansas and was the first Chiropractic Orthopedist in the state. Dr. Bennett has been very active in maintaining and advocating high standards of practice for chiropractic in this state.


Dr. mark lazenby


Secretary and Treasurer




Dr. Mark E. Lazenby obtained his bachelors degree in business management from Oklahoma State University. He worked as a plant personnel manager for Brockway Glass Company from 1977 until 1984. He attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa and graduated in June 1988. After passing his state board exams, he opened a private practice in Blytheville, Arkansas. Dr. Lazenby is active in the First Tee Program of Northeastern Arkansas, which is an organization to help kids increase life skills, as well as, teach the game of golf.


dr. chris cathey


Board Member and Legislative Committee




Dr. Christopher Cathey is a native of North Little Rock and currently practices at 301 North Shackleford in Little Rock. Dr. Cathey attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and received a degree in organic chemistry. He then went on to graduate from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1996. He and his wife Stephanie have two children, Brandon and Caroline. Dr. Cathey enjoys running marathons and car racing.


Dr. John Mcmurry


Board Member




Dr. McMurry is a native of southeast Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello and received his Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, Ga. He is certified as a Whiplash & Traumatology Specialist via the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. Dr. McMurry is committed to providing thorough and effective chiropractic care to help patients achieve a pain free and healthy lifestyle. In his free time Dr. McMurry enjoys activities such as hunting, fishing, playing sports and spending time with his family.


dr. melissa faulkenberry


Board Member




Dr. Melissa Faulkenberry attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology. For the next three years Melissa attended the Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Missouri, where in 1997, she graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Dr. Faulkenberry is an active member of the Little Rock Rotary Club and the Arkansas Chiropractic Society. She also serves on the Medical Advisory Committee of QualChoice. In 2011, she was honored as a finalist in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper's "Best of the Best 2011" award competition. In Dr. Faulkenberry's spare time she enjoys family activities, reading, traveling, hiking, dining out, and playing with her Border Collie, Misha, and her Australian Shepherd, Alex.


dr. Patrick Clary


Board Member




Dr. Patrick Clary is a 1994 graduate of Parker and has been in practice since then in Arkadelphia. He has certifications in Acupuncture and Impairment Rating as well as two certifications in the diagnosis and management of whiplash trauma. One of those is Dr. Murphy’s program (CCST) and the other is Dr. Croft’s program (both basic and advanced) at the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. He also has strong interest in nutrition and orthopedics. His hobbies include showing his Lhasa Apsos in the conformation ring.


dr. pat carolan


Board Member




Dr. Carolan was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As a young adult, he moved to the United States and enlisted in the United States Army. While in the Army, he was stationed in Germany and also served in Iraq during Desert Storm in 1991. Dr. Carolan earned several accommodations, including the Army Accommodation Medal with ‘V’ device. After his service, he graduated with a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Logan University in Missouri on April 15, 2000, and now resides in Cabot, Arkansas. Dr. Carolan is married with three daughters and five grandchildren. When not in the office helping patients with their healthcare needs, he enjoys swimming laps at the local pool, cycling, and working around the house.