Meet the Staff

• Part II Certified - National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA)
• Oklahoma License number 3369
• Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1996 - Graduated Cum Laude
• Bachelor of Science, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA, 1996
• Tahlequah High School, Tahlequah, OK 1976

Personal Chiropractic History

I was first introduced to chiropractic care after having severe low back problems for several years. My back "went out" often and I was typically "down" for several days each time. There were times that I had to ask my NUCCA doctor to come to my house to adjust me because I could not get up. Before finding NUCCA, I had been told by an orthopedic specialist to consider surgery. My mother had had two back surgeries but still lived in constant pain. I knew that surgery would not be an option for me. A friend kept insisting that I go to her chiropractor, who was a NUCCA specialist. Reluctantly, I decided to give chiropractic a try. On my first visit with my NUCCA doctor (my first experience with any type of chiropractor) I was totally under-whelmed by the adjustment he made right below my ear. His touch was so slight and my pain was located so low in my spine, I just knew that I had been "taken" by this guy. But, then, as I got up off the adjusting table, ready to let him have it, I noticed that about 50% of my pain was gone. That got my attention! I started paying close attention to what my doctor was telling me and to what he was doing to me on each subsequent visit. Because my condition was acute when I started care, it did take many visits to get my spine to stabilize so I could "hold" my correction. My doctor explained to me that real healing occurred only when my spine stayed in alignment. That made sense to me.

I have been a chiropractic patient since 1981. At one point, I had held my correction for a period of six years. Now that I'm making spinal corrections myself, I will typically need to get corrected once a month or so. The change that NUCCA chiropractic made in my life is what prompted me to make a career change from a machinist to a NUCCA chiropractor. It's the best move I could have made. The gratification of helping others who are hurting, like I was, makes going to the office a joy. I feel I can truly make a difference in people's lives!

 

Office Staff

Debbie T., Office Manager

Dr. Trapp and I have been married for 17 years. I have been his Office Manager for the last 12 years and a NUCCA patient for 16 years. My problem was a huge herniated disc between L4/L5 with a blazing sciatic nerve. At age 32 I was told to have surgery, but Dr. Trapp didn't want me to. I'm so glad he was there to be the voice of reason. I never had surgery, and I have no more pain.

I am a graduate of Broken Arrow High School (you guess the year) after which I received an Associate Degree in Computer Programming from Tulsa Junior College. I then completed my Bachelor Degree in Business Management from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Yes, Dr. Trapp is a BIG Sooner fan but I say "Go Pokes!"

I can help you with questions you may have about our office or insurance. I can also help with questions you may have about NUCCA care from a patient's perspective. If you are hurting or having nagging health problems that just won't go away, I encourage you to come in and find out how we may be able to help you.

Pam S., Front Desk

Hi!  For those of you who have been patient’s of Dr. Trapp’s for a while, “I’m back!” (as of 10-19-09)  If you are relatively new patients at Trapp Spinal Care, I am looking forward to meeting you!  I just couldn’t stay away ‘cause, Dr. Trapp and Debbie have been the best, by far, to work for.  Plus I genuinely enjoy getting to know all their patients.  Debbie and I have been friends since grade school and getting to work with her daily is a pleasure.

I too, have been a patient of Dr. Trapp’s for several years.  His NUCCA spinal corrections have really helped me manage my fibromyalgia symptoms.  Dr. T. also takes care of my entire family.  We are very grateful to Dr. Trapp and Debbie for their willingness to educate and treat patients with the NUCCA method of chiropractic.

I am here to answer any questions you may have, schedule your appointments, and assist you in filing your health insurance claims.  Please let me know how I can help you.