Meet the Doctors at Active Life Chiropractic

Dr. Rhett Bruner

Dr. Rhett Bruner began his education at Iowa State University and finished his Doctorate at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, graduating Magna Cum Laude. While there he was given the honor of Cleveland Health Center Chiropractic Intern of the Year. Dr. Bruner had the opportunity to work at both the Kansas City Veterans Hospital and Truman Medical Center, allowing him the opportunity to practice and integrated approach to patient care. He believes the body has an amazing ability to heal itself when allowed to function properly, and he takes great joy in teaching patients the tools to reach their full potential and discover the meaning of wellness. He is also an Army National Guard Veteran.

Dr. Kirby Sanders

Dr. Kirby Sanders began his education at West Texas A&M University and continued his education at Parker University in Dallas where he received his B.S. in Anatomy, B.S. in Health and Wellness, and his Doctorate of Chiropractic, graduating Cum Laude. Dr. Sanders believes the chiropractic adjustment is the greatest tool he has in order to return your health to its maximum potential. Dr. Sanders trained under Dr. Eric Pearce, C.C.S.P. where he was trained in rehabilitation exercises and kinesiotaping through RockTape. While working in his internship, Dr. Sanders recognized that problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves within the soft tissue were causing discomfort and movement pattern problems in his patients.

Dr. Nicole Richards

Dr. Nicole Richards grew up near Syracuse, New York. She attended Nazareth College of Rochester where she graduated magna cum laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She received her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree with honors from New York Chiropractic College. While in outpatient clinic, she was able to serve patients through rotations at Salvation Army and University at Buffalo. She practiced chiropractic in a family practice in western Pennsylvania before deciding to head south to Tennessee.

Dr. Richards enjoys treating whole families with a special passion for teaching the importance of chiropractic for children and pregnant moms. She feels that well-adjusted families are happier and healthier. She is certified in the Webster technique for expecting mothers and loves making the transition from pregnancy to birth as easy and comfortable as possible. She is an active member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and is experienced in treating people of all ages, from infancy to elderly.

Dr. Margaret McGuire

Dr. McGuire is a Nashville native and Father Ryan High School alumna. She continued her education at Ave Maria University where she earned her B.S. in Biochemistry. She finished her Doctorate at Palmer College of Chiropractic FL, graduating Summa Cum Laude.

Dr. McGuire is trained in a variety of techniques to meet the differing needs of her patients. She enjoys treating all ages from newborns to elderly patients and is passionate about helping people live to their full potential.

Dr. Bryan Okland

Dr. Bryan Okland grew up in northern Minnesota on the Iron Range. He attended undergraduate school at The College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, MN, graduating with a degree in Human Biology. Furthering his studies, Dr Okland attended Chiropractic College at Northwestern Health Sciences University, in Bloomington, MN. Staying in MN, he opened and operated a chiropractic clinic for 18 years.

In search of warmer weather, Dr Okland relocated to Tennessee landing in the Nashville area. He continues to pursue his passion of chiropractic healthcare by helping the patients at Active Life and enjoys spending time with family, exploring the beautiful state of Tennessee.