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Joshua Aaron Shuh, DO, is a family medicine physician who provides comprehensive primary care for patients across the lifespan. As an osteopathic physician, Dr. Shuh emphasizes a whole-person approach that integrates preventive care, management of acute concerns, and ongoing care for chronic conditions, with attention to how lifestyle, environment, and overall wellness affect health. Dr. Shuh earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is affiliated with Marion General Hospital and is associated with Center Street Community Clinic Inc, supporting coordinated care across outpatient and hospital settings. He also participates in Medicare. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Shuh is involved in community-focused service as Medical Director of Better Tomorrow 419, a not-for-profit free medical clinic serving uninsured patients in the Toledo area. He is listed in the Direct Primary Care community as a family medicine physician in Ohio. Dr. Shuh speaks English and also offers care in Arabic and Polish, helping support clear communication and patient-centered decision-making for a diverse patient population.

Dr. Rose Mary Shaw is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides integrative psychological and neuropsychological services in Yellow Springs, Ohio. She practices through My Neu Mind at the Mindfully Well Center, offering both in-person and online care. With approximately two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Shaw focuses on comprehensive assessment and evidence-informed interventions tailored to each patient’s goals. Her clinical interests include neurofeedback, quantitative EEG (qEEG), and psychological testing and evaluation. She also provides assessment services for ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, delivering detailed reports with individualized recommendations and, when appropriate, accommodation guidance. In addition, Dr. Shaw offers services addressing sleep concerns, including insomnia, informed by specialized training in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Dr. Shaw earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology and completed postdoctoral residency training in neuropsychology through Indiana University School of Medicine in the Division of Neurology/Neuropsychology. She has served as clinic faculty at Wright State University, supervising graduate clinicians and participating on dissertation committees. Dr. Shaw has also held leadership roles within the Ohio Psychological Association and has been listed on the medical staff of a regional sleep disorders clinic.

Clifton Hood, DO, is an otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery physician serving patients in Bellefontaine, Ohio, and affiliated with Mary Rutan Hospital. He provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions, with clinical interests that include hearing loss and tinnitus, ear infections and earaches, balance disorders, dizziness and vertigo, sinus problems and nosebleeds, tonsillitis and adenoid problems, swallowing concerns, vocal disorders, thyroid disorders, Bell’s palsy, and head and neck cancers. He also offers facial plastic surgery services and supports patients with hearing evaluations and hearing aid fittings and repairs. Dr. Hood is a graduate of the College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery and completed residency training in otorhinolaryngology and oro-facial plastic surgery at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. His professional background includes leadership and academic roles such as serving as President of the Medical Staff at Doctors Hospital, Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at Ohio University College of Medicine, and Chairman of the Ear, Nose & Throat Department at St. Ann’s Hospital. He also works collaboratively with speech therapy and voice services for specialized voice evaluation and treatment.

Richard Shaw, D.C., is a chiropractor serving patients in Zanesville, Ohio. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Western States Chiropractic College and has built a career focused on helping individuals improve function, reduce pain, and return to daily activities with greater comfort and confidence. Dr. Shaw has played a key role in developing a multi-disciplinary medical and chiropractic clinic and has managed the practice since its inception. His leadership has helped shape an integrated, team-based environment that emphasizes coordinated care and practical, patient-centered solutions. As owner of Zanesville Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, Inc., he brings both clinical experience and operational oversight to support consistent, high-quality care. In practice, Dr. Shaw works with patients across a range of musculoskeletal concerns, tailoring chiropractic care to individual goals, history, and activity level. He is committed to clear communication, thoughtful evaluation, and care plans designed to support long-term movement and wellness.

DeAnna Henderson, Ph.D., is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) providing professional counseling services in Zanesville, Ohio. Dr. Henderson is known publicly also as DeAnna (Henderson) Wilson, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, CRC. In addition to her counseling practice, she is the founder of Rejuvenation Training & Consulting, LLC, where she supports individuals and organizations through training and consulting focused on personal and professional growth, skills development, and leadership impact. Her professional interests include multicultural issues in counseling and higher education, mentorship of women, self-care and wellness, and ethical leadership. Dr. Henderson’s work is guided by a commitment to helping people strengthen resilience, clarify goals, and build practical strategies that support meaningful change. She brings a balanced perspective that integrates counseling expertise with a developmental, strengths-based approach, and she is dedicated to fostering supportive, inclusive environments where clients and learners can thrive.

Dr. Joel D. Siegal is a neurosurgeon specializing in the surgical care of adult patients with disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system. He earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed postgraduate training at the University of Minnesota, including an internship and neurosurgery residency. Dr. Siegal is board certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. In practice, Dr. Siegal is known for a patient-centered approach that emphasizes clear communication, thoughtful evaluation of nonsurgical options when appropriate, and meticulous surgical planning when an operation is indicated. His clinical work includes the diagnosis and treatment of complex spinal and neurological conditions, with a focus on helping patients return to function and improve quality of life. Dr. Siegal has hospital affiliations across multiple community and regional medical centers in Ohio. He has also been recognized as a Barricaid Gold Center of Excellence for the use of annular-closure technology in appropriately selected lumbar discectomy patients. He is licensed to practice in Ohio and Kentucky.

Ryan P. Peirson, MD, is a physician specializing in forensic psychiatry. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and holds the role of Chief of Forensic Psychiatry within the Department of Psychiatry. In addition to his forensic leadership responsibilities, Dr. Peirson contributes to physician training as Assistant Training Director for the General Psychiatry Residency and provides resident education through course and seminar leadership in forensic psychiatry didactics. Dr. Peirson’s clinical work includes outpatient psychiatric care with Wright State Physicians. His expertise also extends to addiction medicine; he is a Certified Specialist in Addiction Medicine through the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He brings experience from prior public-sector forensic services leadership within the Ohio mental health system, supporting the interface of clinical psychiatry, public safety, and legal standards. He is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a member of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. Dr. Peirson also serves as faculty with the Neuropsychiatry Branch at the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, where he has contributed as an aerospace psychiatry consultant.

Dr. Robert Kalb, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care for children and adults. He earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University and completed residency training in orthopaedic surgery at The Medical College of Ohio in Toledo. Dr. Kalb practices general orthopaedic surgery with experience evaluating and treating a broad range of conditions affecting the spine and upper and lower extremities, including hand, foot, and ankle concerns. His clinical interests also include trauma care, arthroscopy, pediatric foot issues, and total joint replacement. In addition to surgical management, Dr. Kalb offers regenerative medicine services such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and ultrasound-guided injections, emphasizing individualized treatment plans that align with each patient’s goals, activity level, and overall health. He is affiliated with MercyOne Clinton Specialty Care and has a hospital affiliation with Flower Hospital. Dr. Kalb speaks English and is committed to helping patients restore function, reduce pain, and return safely to daily activities and recreation through evidence-based orthopaedic care.

Ali Alhimiri, MD, is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician specializing in restoring function and improving quality of life for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. He is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and provides evidence-based, function-centered care with an emphasis on practical, cost-effective treatment plans. Dr. Alhimiri has particular experience evaluating and managing spine and joint pain, helping patients reduce pain, improve mobility, and return to daily activities through individualized rehabilitation strategies. He earned his medical degree from the University of Baghdad and completed residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Wayne State University. Dr. Alhimiri is licensed to practice in Ohio and Michigan and holds hospital privileges at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. He is fluent in English and Arabic, supporting clear communication and patient-centered decision-making for a diverse patient population.

Theodore Poelking, DC, is a chiropractor serving the Dayton community with more than three decades of clinical experience. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic and is certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Poelking’s interest in chiropractic care began after experiencing a sports injury as a collegiate athlete at the University of Louisville, shaping a patient-centered perspective focused on helping individuals return to daily activities with greater comfort and function. At Poelking Chiropractic, Dr. Poelking emphasizes non-surgical, non-invasive care and takes a root-cause approach to musculoskeletal pain and mobility concerns. His clinical philosophy centers on careful evaluation, the use of advanced diagnostics when appropriate, and individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s goals. For complex back pain cases, he coordinates care with traditional medical providers to support comprehensive management. The clinic also features spinal decompression therapy as part of its therapeutic options. Dr. Poelking is committed to clear communication, thoughtful care planning, and practical strategies that support long-term spinal health and overall wellness.