Staff Bios

David Ruther, D.O.M., Rx1, NCCAOM Ch/AC.Lic.Ac, graduated from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Santa Fe in 1997. Dr. Ruther has interned in Beijing, China in the prestigious Quan Jie Hospital, as well as numerous other hospitals throughout China. His areas of practice include: traditional acupuncture (8 styles), prolotherapy, mesotherapy, and trigger point injections for a wide range of musculoskeletal and metabolic dysfunctions. Dr. Ruther uses Functional Medicine and incorporates blood, urine and saliva chemistry panels to evaluate metabolic imbalances and monitor changes. He employs Eastern and Western models to analyze and treat dysfunction of the nerve, muscles, ligaments and circulation. He is considered a master in the science of Herbology. He also specializes in Women’s Health. Dr. Ruther has 22 years experience in assisting and educating patients in somatic experiencing and many systems of meditation. He is a spiritualist, world traveler, dancer, poet and writer.

Informational articles:
Dysglycemia
Holistic Treatment of Pain
Key Aspects of Detoxification

	John C. Connerly, Doctor of Chiropractic	David Ruther,D.O.M., Rx1.,NCCAOM.Ch/AC.Lic.Ac. Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
1892 A Plaza Del Sur Santa Fe, New Mexico 505-988-8017 Fax 505-988-8018	Dr. Connerly received his Doctorate at Logan College of Chiropractic in 1995 and his Post Doctorate certification from the prestigious Spine Research Institute of San Diego. He also has a Fellowship from the American Academy of Chiropractic Physicians. He has served as a Board member of the New Mexico Chiropractic Association and was instrumental in developing chiropractic guidelines and parameters for the State of New Mexico. He was voted Best Chiropractor of Santa Fe after only 3 years in practice. Dr. Connerly has 12 years of experience in Santa Fe and has specialized training in cervical spine injuries. He uses gentle "hands-on" techniques, such as, Cox Flexion/ Distraction, Specific Upper Cervical (Knee/Chest), Motion Palpitation, Diversified, Thompson and Logan Basic. Dr. Connerly's reputation for dedication to finding the source of pain and alleviating it attracts patients from the Santa Fe area, New Mexico and other states. He is a native of Little Rock, Arkansas and an avid golfer. He is married to Margaret Connerly and has 3 children.	David Ruther, D.O.M., Rx1, NCCAOM Ch/AC.Lic.Ac, graduated from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Santa Fe in 1997. Dr. Ruther has interned in Beijing, China in the prestigious Quan Jie Hospital, as well as numerous other hospitals throughout China. His areas of practice include: traditional acupuncture (8 styles), prolotherapy, mesotherapy, and trigger point injections for a wide range of musculoskeletal and metabolic dysfunctions. Dr. Ruther uses Functional Medicine and incorporates blood, urine and saliva chemistry panels to evaluate metabolic imbalances and monitor changes. He employs Eastern and Western models to analyze and treat dysfunction of the nerve, muscles, ligaments and circulation. He is considered a master in the science of Herbology. He also specializes in Women’s Health. Dr. Ruther has 22 years experience in assisting and educating patients in somatic experiencing and many systems of meditation. He is a spiritualist, world traveler, dancer, poet and writer. Informational articles: Dysglycemia Holistic Treatment of Pain Key Aspects of Detoxification
	Nicholas Ring, Doctor of Chiropractic
	Dr. Nicholas Ring is a recent graduate from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Ring has his bachelor's degree in Human Biology and Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree from Logan College of Chiropractic. He also had attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for his undergraduate prerequisites to Logan. He has been a long time athlete who still enjoys soccer, basketball, golf, skiing, mountain biking, and hiking. He is a new native to Santa Fe, NM and is very enthusiastic about joining Dr. Connerly and his staff. Dr. Ring is a native of Little Rock, AR and still has family in the central Arkansas area. Clinically Dr. Ring has been taught and trained on the latest adjusting techniques and physical rehabilitation methods. He has recieved all 4 parts of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and his NBCE Physical Rehabilitation certification. Dr. Ring is also proficient in Diversified, Thompson, Cox flexion-distraction, Gonstead, Logan Basic, and Graston techniques.