meet the team
Chiropractor, Clinic Director
Kyrie Kleinfelter D.C.
Before she became a NUCCA chiropractor in St. Charles, Illinois, Dr. Kyrie was a teacher when she fell seriously ill with “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” in her early twenties. She was unable to work or even participate in the everyday activities of life.
Suffering from constant bodily pain and weakness, memory loss, inability to concentrate, and severe lack of energy she sought care from several medical doctors. She was told she might always be like that. It wasn’t until she started NUCCA care that she got her life back. It was then that Dr. Kleinfelter decided to dedicate her life to helping others with NUCCA Chiropractic.
Dr. Kyrie Kleinfelter graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA in 2001. She founded 1st Place Chiropractic in 2002 helping thousands of people over the years and training many new NUCCA chiropractors.
Dr. Kleinfelter and her husband Marc homeschool their five children and love to travel the world with them. Checking and correcting spinal misalignments since birth is the foundation for the fantastic health these Kleinfelter kids enjoy. Dr. Kleinfelter is a true missionary for NUCCA Chiropractic and is almost always teaching or recruiting students to NUCCA when she travels. Her goal is to let the world know about NUCCA. She says, “Everyone should at least know about it and have their Atlas checked.”
Chiropractor
Justin Coop D.C.
Dr. Justin Coop became a doctor to help people with the most precious gift a person can have – a state of good health. After a childhood of witnessing his mother living in constant pain, she finally got life changing relief from chiropractic care.
It was observing people getting well from so many different problems and the joy the patients and staff had in the chiropractic office he observed that made Justin change from studying Pre-Med in college to pursuing a Doctor of Chiropractic degree instead.
Dr. Coop graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, MO in 2003. He brings much experience with him to 1st Place Chiropractic. Dr. Coop has advanced training and certifications in multiple chiropractic techniques, muscle therapies, and even Functional Medicine – a natural approach to addressing the root causes of chronic conditions. Dr. Coop has had a very successful chiropractic career, helping thousands of people. He’s been the Clinic Director of a very busy clinic; he’s owned his own Functional Medicine practice. With all he’s learned, Dr. Coop comes to the conclusion that precisely correcting the Atlas Subluxation is the necessary foundation to good health. This is why after 19 years, he’s practicing NUCCA with us at 1st Place Chiropractic. “I’m excited to join 1st Place Chiropractic because they are known for their excellent care and precise adjustments. Without fully correcting the Atlas subluxation, adjustments cannot stay in place. The body is only healing while it remains in its proper alignment.”
Dr. Coop and his wife, Dorothy, have three children who are active in school activities, club soccer, and club volleyball. In his spare time Dr. Coop loves to watch his kids playing their sports, cooking, and having fun creating new healthy meals for his family. Growing up on a farm as a child and spending a great deal of time outside-he loves being outdoors and simply being out in nature.
Chiropractor
Megan Pearson D.C.
Ever since Dr. Megan Pearson was little, she was always sick and had a lot of falls but remained very active in soccer and volleyball. Throughout middle school, she developed food sensitivity, dizziness, fatigue, and overall body pain. Her parents took her from doctor and doctor, but no one could give answers as to why this was occurring.
Eventually through a family friend, Dr. Pearson's mom took her to a chiropractor. They were able to provide relief and improve her health tremendously. This was just the start of why Dr. Pearson wanted to become a chiropractor.
After high school, Dr. Pearson attended Undergrad at University of Minnesota Duluth. After graduating with a degree in Exercise Science, she decided to take a year off in Duluth to focus on being a personal trainer. After that year, Dr. Pearson applied for chiropractic school, and got accepted at the beginning of 2020 but then the world changed. She started chiropractic school in the midst of covid in the fall of 2020.
At chiropractic school, she had taken an elective class that focused on upper cervical, and she was chosen to be the class demo patient. After that 1st adjustment, her immune system improved and no longer dealt with low back pain or restless sleep. Being able to experience NUCCA, Dr. Pearson knew she wanted to take that route for her chiropractic career.
Dr. Pearson moved from her home in Minnesota to come master the art of NUCCA with 1st Place Chiropractic, as she knew this was how she could best follow and fulfill her passion of helping people and changing lives. She is eager to share NUCCA with the world and is ready to help patients live their best, healthiest, and happiest lives.
In her spare time, Dr. Pearson still enjoys participating in any sports especially volleyball and pickleball. She also enjoys making art, being outdoors, and being with family and friends.
Director of Operations
Yvonne Tarnowski
Yvonne Tarnowski came to our office with a passion for NUCCA Chiropractic care. She wants to help and educate as many people in the community as possible! Everyone deserves to live a happy, healthy and active life at any age.
As a seasoned professional with 22 years of business experience, she has demonstrated a strong track record of delivering exceptional operational performance and implementing process improvements in Patient Care, Management, Sales, Marketing, Team Building, Brand Identity and Financial Management.
She earned an Associates Degree in Business Management & Administration from Joliet Junior College, a business certificate from the City of Aurora for their 6-month Scale-Up Program, and is a licensed Real Estate Broker.
Yvonne was born in Texas, but grew up in Wilmington, IL. She has been happily married for 25 years and has 2 amazing teen daughters. They enjoy traveling, taekwondo, pickleball, volunteering and just eating great food! 1st Place Chiropractic has been a blessing and helps the whole family maintain an active and healthy life style with NUCCA Chiropractic care!
Office Manager
Christine Wassell
We first met Christine when her daughter Cassidy came to us for NUCCA care. She saw the benefits of NUCCA and has been sharing them with others ever since.
Christine has a health and wellness background. She's been with Juice+ for 11 years. She enjoys getting more fruits and vegetables in everyone but most of all kids. Her own girls were born with many health issues and have experienced many health improvements through good nutrition and NUCCA.
Christine grew up in Streamwood and graduated from Streamwood High School in 1989. She also worked at Howard B Thomas grade school for 11 years before coming to 1st Place Chiropractic. On her days off she enjoys spending time with her two beautiful daughters Brooklyn and Cassidy. She likes to travel and go for walks. She also takes pride in growing fresh produce in her home all year round!
Chiropractic Assistant
Mojdeh McPhillips
Mojdeh McPhillips earned her Health and Wellness Life Coach certification from Light University AACC. Coming from a family with cancer and auto autoimmune diseases, Mojdeh continually strives for healthier lifestyle.
She has spent the last 8 years working as an Optician and Optical office manager. Mojdeh was referred to 1st Place Chiropractic in mid-2021 when she started receiving treatment from Dr. Klenfelter.
Mojdeh graduated from Pocatello High school in 1983 and moved from Idaho to Illinois in 1989. Mojdeh has two wonderful grown children; a daughter Yasaman and son Sean. Mojdeh enjoys cooking and baking for her family and friends and is passionate about planting and working in the garden.
Chiropractic Assistant
Christine Majcen
Christine has always had a love of the health care field and a strong desire to help others. She took an interest in chiropractic when she experienced back pain, as well as gallbladder pain, and was told by her doctor that she may need surgery to remove her gallbladder.
Chiropractic eliminated the need for her to have surgery and alleviated her back pain.
As a former Registered Dietetic Technician, Christine is aware of the principles of good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. She has received chiropractic care in the past with positive results and is excited to expand her knowledge in the benefits of NUCCA care and share this with others.
In her free time, Christine enjoys spending time with her husband and supporting her daughter on the volleyball court. She has a big heart when it comes to dogs and is lovingly owned by a pug, a greyhound, and a borzoi.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 12:00pm
*2nd and 4th Saturday of the month
Sunday
Closed
1st Place Chiropractic
1750 E Main St STE 140
St. Charles, IL 60174