In this episode of Chiropractic Roots, Dr. Travis Oller sits down with Dr. Karl May of Clearwater and Harper, Kansas — a practitioner whose chiropractic journey began with a life-changing injury and grew into more than two decades of service to his rural communities. Dr. May shares how mentorship from Kansas chiropractors guided him from a path toward medicine to a lifetime calling in chiropractic, why he believes time and connection are a doctor’s most powerful tools, and how his practice blends traditional hands-on care with modern innovations like shockwave therapy. He also talks about mentorship, community involvement (including his annual stint as Santa Claus), and his philosophy of “being the doctor you want to be.” Whether you’re a student, new graduate, or veteran DC, this conversation is packed with real-world wisdom about purpose, balance, and staying rooted in the profession’s core values.

Dr. May can be found at: https://www.maychiropractic.com/

Dr. Peggy Brown-Grantham of Overland Park, Kansas, shares her remarkable chiropractic journey—from a young girl whose health turned around thanks to chiropractic care to a respected doctor, mentor, and community leader with nearly three decades in practice. In this episode, she talks with Dr. Travis Oller about opening her own clinic straight out of Cleveland University–Kansas City, the lessons learned from her mentor Dr. Glenn Heese, and the power of simple habits like consistency, patient follow-up, and community connection. Dr. Brown-Grantham also reflects on balancing motherhood and practice, the advantages and challenges of being a female chiropractor, and how she’s preparing the next generation through mentorship and her thoughtful exit strategy.

Dr. Brown-Grantham can be found at https://drpeggychiro.com/

Gratitude Through Adversity – The Journey of Dr. John Wheeler

In this heartfelt episode of Chiropractic Roots, Dr. Travis Oller sits down with Dr. John Wheeler of Wichita, Kansas — a dedicated chiropractor whose 30-year career has been defined by faith, perseverance, and connection. Dr. Wheeler shares his remarkable path from growing up in Ark City to finding his calling in chiropractic after an early experience with healing, and how a life-changing battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma during chiropractic school reshaped his perspective on care, empathy, and gratitude.

Dr. Wheeler reflects on the importance of genuine connection with every patient, his lessons from decades of practice, his service through the Kansas Chiropractic Association, and the wisdom he hopes to pass on to the next generation of chiropractors. It’s a moving conversation about faith, family, and finding purpose in serving others — one adjustment at a time.

Dr. Wheeler can be found at: https://wheelerchiropractic.com/