The Staff of Family First Chiropractic

Dr. Cliff Fisher, Sparks Office Clifford J. Fisher was born in Carmichael, California but grew up in Reno. After moving to Fort Wayne, Indiana he attended Indiana Purdue of Fort Wayne and met his wonderful wife, Jolene as his Chemistry Tutor. Dr. Cliff and Jolene got married on June 29, 1996. Dr. Cliff was awarded the Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College in 1998, known as "The Fountainhead of Chiropractic." Palmer College is not only the oldest Chiropractic College in the world, it is the founding college of the Chiropractic profession. Dr. Fisher opened Fisher Family Chiropractic on May 1st, 2000. As a student at Chiropractic College, Dr. Cliff sought to master upper cervical techniques, some of the more difficult and more effective techniques used by very few chiropractors in practice. He founded and started different clubs and events to help support the teaching and learning of the Blair Work that he utilizes at Family First Chiropractic. There are less than 100 doctors qualified to give this type of care in the world. Dr. Cliff promotes teaching patients the methods and philosophy of living a healthy way of life through Chiropractic care, helping children, parents and grandparents in the community begin the journey of living healthy, drug-free lives. He believes children should be raised to express their innate greatness and potential by sharing with parents the Chiropractic Principles of health and methods for raising healthy drug-free children. Dr. Cliff is contributing to the health and welfare of future generations by providing his patients with the best possible Chiropractic care and Education.

Dr. Rick Swecker, Sparks Office A doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Rick has been part of Family First Chiropractic since September of 2004. Northern Nevada has been his home for the majority of his life, growing up in Winnemucca before pursing a college education at the University of Nevada and settling down in Reno. Dr. Rick also spent three and a half years in the Bay area attending Life West Chiropractic School. He says his favorite part of living in Northern Nevada is the people and our proximity to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Throughout his life Dr. Rick has traveled to various places including Chile, Bali, El Salvador, and Spain but he has yet to find a place he enjoys more than Lake Tahoe Basin. Dr. Rick lives for his family which consists of his fiancé, Kerry, three boys Nic, Chase, and Skyler, their daughter Everti, and three dogs Stryder, Kylie, and Dallas. Dr. Rick has said, "Everything I do I do for them." Chiropractic is definitely Dr. Rick's calling. He sees chiropractic as a wonderful field, offering wellness and pain management without the use of drugs or surgery. Through adjustments and education he has the opportunity to enhance an individual's quality of life and decrease pain by improving the body's structure, function, and chemistry. The Chiropractic philosophy is health and wellness achieved through an innate lifestyle. It is this belief that inspired Dr. Rick to become a chiropractor.

Dr. Steve Perry, Sparks Office Family First would like to welcome the newest addition to their family, Dr. Steve Perry. Dr. Steve graduated from Life Chiropractic College West in 2010 and joined Family First Chiropractic in the New Year. Dr. Steve loves chiropractic and has seen amazing things after applying it. Dr. Steve has a wife, Natalie, and two entertaining daughters, Sophie and Ivy. Originally from Sacramento, California, Steve feels as though he was called to become a chiropractor from an early age. He was introduced to the master control system of the body when his 2nd Grade teacher dissected a brain in front of the class. From that day forward, he has had a fascination with how nature and the body work together. Dr. Steve has spent years expanding this knowledge in order to eventually help the people of the Northern Nevada community experience their potential in terms of life, health, and happiness. Dr. Steve also has extensive post-graduate education in the latest research and validation of a Wellness Lifestyle and hopes to share this knowledge to inspire others to improve their own lives.

Dr. Jack Nolle, Reno Office Dr. Jack Nolle is the clinic director of the Family First Chiropractic Reno office. Dr. Jack was raised in Reno, Nevada since the age of 3. Dr. Jack attended UNR and then joined the United States Navy. After serving eight honorable years in the Navy he went on to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in the San Francisco Bay Area from Life Chiropractic College - West. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and was recognized as Salutatorian of his graduating class. Dr. Jack has taught Kinesiology at the University of Nevada, Reno and he currently holds a Governor appointed position on the Chiropractic Physicians Board of Nevada. He enjoys teaching, learning, and sharing knowledge with patients, peers and the public. Dr. Jack has had the pleasure of helping many professional athletes as well as local UNR and High School athletes. In addition, He enjoys all his patients, young and old because, "life is a sport". Dr. Jack has a loving family, his wife Kristen and their two sons. Together, they enjoy being with friends and family, reading, skiing, swimming, camping, exploring the Sierras and many outdoor sports. As part of the Family First Chiropractic Team, Dr. Jack will provide chiropractic care along with nutrition and ergonomic guidance to families and athletes at the Family First Chiropractic Reno office location.

Jolene, Sparks Office Jo has been involved with the practice since its beginning in 2000. She is married to Dr. Cliff Fisher and enjoys being able to spend time with him and her kids while at work. Her giving heart and loving, patient personality really shines at Family First Chiropractic.

Jen, Patient Advocate, Sparks Office Jen has been working with Family First Chiropractic since 2005. Her favorite part about it is the energy of the staff and the daily interaction with patients. Jen is a positive, loving, and outgoing indididual and knows that Family First Chiropractic stands out above the rest because of the realtionship we develop between patients and staff, making them more like friends and family. In her spare time she Basque dances, fishes, watches her talented brother in all of his sports, and spends quality time with her family and friends. She has a love for elephants and thinks music and laughing are keys to the soul. She has four pets and her favorite foods are leg of lamb and meatloaf.

Katie, Chiropractic Assistant, Sparks Office Katie has been with Family First Chirpractic since 2006. Born and raised in small town Wasilla, Alaska, Katie followed her parents down to Reno after graduating high school in 2004. Katie really enjoys being at home with her family and friends and spending time with them is the top priority in her life. Katie loves to meet new people, and although she might be shy at first, she is quick to open up. Her contagious laugh and love for the young patients at FFC makes the whole office light up.

Anita, Financial Coordinator, Sparks Office Anita has been with FFC since 2007. Before moving to Nevada in 1991, Anita lived in Wisconsin where she was born and raised. She enjoys going back to visit and seeing her family as often as she can. The youngest of 9 children, she has four sisters and four brothers. She has been married for 16 years and has two boys, Noah and Brayden. Her hobbies include hanging out with her husband and kids, jet skiing and shopping. Her favorite part of working with FFC is how wonderful all of the staff is. She says "Dr Cliff is Brayden's miracle doctor. He changed his life as well as my entire families". Cece, Chiropractic Assistant in Training, Sparks Office Cece is a Freshman at the University of Nevada, Reno and has worked at Family First Chiropractic since 2008. She graduated from McQueen highschool in 2010 with an honors diploma and wishes to take a career in chiropractic in the future. Cece enjoys playing volleyball, running, baking, being with her family and friends and visiting Lake Tahoe regularly.Her favorite food is her mom's homemade pasole. The thing she loves most about Family First Chiropractic is the long lasting relationships you build with each of the paitents and how each individual is included and welcomed in everything. Christine, Patient Care Coordinator, Sparks Office Christine has been a team member since 2010. She has a son and a daughter that she loves spending time with. Melissa, Financial Coordinator Assistant, Sparks Office Melissa joined the FFC teamÊin 2011. A native nevadan, MelissaÊÊhas been a patient of FFC since 2003. She is married and love spending time with her husband and family, especiallyÊthe newest member, her niece. Her whole family recieves chiropractic care, and her favorite partÊabout being a part of our team is getting paid to work with amazing people everyday. Ê Sam, Patient Care Coordinator, Reno Office SamÊjoined the FFC team in 2011. A native Nevadan, Sam enjoy's camping, water sports, and hiking. She likes spending time with her family and has a puppy named Gus Gus. Sam loves that Chiropractic helps people without the harmful side effects of drugs, and always greets the patients with a caring smile.. Kelly, Chiropractic Assistant in Training, Reno Office Kelly joined the Family First Chiropractic team in 2010. She was born and raised in southwest Florida where she attended the Arts Magnet Schools studying violin, piano and voice. Upon graduating from high school Kelly moved to Tallahassee Florida where she obtained her BA in English Literature from Florida State University. She has been married to her husband Travis, an Aviation Ordnanceman in the United States Navy, for one year. They moved to Nevada in February of 2010 with their two dogs; a beagle named Kacie and a Rottweiler/Lab Jo Jo. Kelly is thrilled to be working with Family First ChiropracticÕs team of dedicated doctors and healthcare professionals whose main goal is to provide a nurturing environment for a healthier community. She enjoys meeting new people and loves being active in the community. Michelle, Director of Community Education, Reno Office Michelle became a team member of Family First Chiropractic in 2010. A Reno native, she is proud to still call this area her home. Her favorite hobbies include travel, skiing, running, cycling, swimming, and anything else that involves being outside. She loves Nevada because it combines some of the greatest outdoor spots for adventure as well as a variety of events going on all the time. There is never a chance to be bored here. A graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, she combines her passion for people as well as her love for health to educate others on the benefits of chiropractic and how changes in lifestyle can have a major impact on our lives. Her favorite part of Family First Chiropractic is the encouraging environment and opportunity for growth and development, not only for the employees but also for the patients.