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1009 Glade Rd.,
Suite B / Colleyville, TX 76034 |
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Dr. Castello graduated from Dallas’ Parker Chiropractic College in 1997, and after a brief associateship in McKinney, Texas, she joined with Dr. Pamela Eckmann in opening La Plaza Family Chiropractic in January 2000. In addition to her chiropractic doctorate, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University. Dr. Castello utilizes various chiropractic techniques and physical therapy for treating both the skeletal system and the surrounding muscle groups. Her first exposure to chiropractic health care was in 1990, following an automobile accident that left her with chronic headaches and neck pain. After the traditional medical approach provided no relief, and a dependence on pain killers, she sought out chiropractic treatment. Pleased with the results and the natural approach to healthcare, she entered Chiropractic College in 1994. Dr. Castello and her husband of 13 years have a son in pre-school, and are expecting a baby in the spring.
Dr. Pamela Eckmann is a native of Savannah, GA, and a graduate of Kennesaw State University in Atlanta with a degree in Biology (1994). She moved to Dallas with her husband, Lyle, in 1995 and received her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker Chiropractic College in 1998. Her post-doctoral specialties are in Neurology and Nutrition. Dr. Pam is an active member in the community: she is a member of the Colleyville Lion’s Club & on the board of directors, a member of the Business Network International of Colleyville since January 2000, a member of the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce since December 1999 and Business of the Month in September 2003, a member of the Harris Methodist HEB Women’s Advisory Board, and a Stephen Minister at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Hurst. Dr. Pam enjoys working with athletes, and especially active children, in addition to adults and those with aches, pains or injuries. She works “hands on” with each patient to help them recover or improve their health. She believes that working with the soft tissue is important In addition to the adjustment and utilizes a variety of techniques to accomplish this. Having been a patient herself since 1979, after a high jump went wrong, Dr. Pam knows the value of chiropractic care, and encourages everyone to “let the body heal itself”.
Carolyn Kohls, our full-time Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), has been a part of the LFC team since December 2002. She is a ‘naturalized’ Texan, having lived in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area since 1980. Carolyn grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin and worked in the Chicago area until she couldn’t handle the brutal cold and snow any longer. Currently, Carolyn lives in (warm) Grapevine with her better half, Roger and her two cats. She has two step-grandchildren (Crystal and Brandon) that keep her busy and is an avid scuba diver and underwater photographer. In 1999, after spending many years in the computer industry, she decided to make a major career change to become a massage therapist, and has enjoyed it ever since. Carolyn graduated from Health Quest F.I.T massage school in Bedford, Texas and has completed the Medical Massage Practitionerä Training Program (Professional and Masters Level courses) taught by LMT Success Group. She is certified in Neuromuscular Massage Therapy, Pre-natal Massage, and TMJ Therapy, and is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP). Carolyn utilizes a variety of techniques in each massage session, including Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Positional Release and Aromatherapy. She individualizes each session to the specific needs of the patient and works with the doctors to provide the most complete treatment. Carolyn is available Monday thru Friday, with limited Saturday hours. Our Staff Connie Hipolito Connie, originally from the DFW area has been a great addition to LPFC. She is likely to greet you at the front desk with a warm smile. Although Connie had little prior knowledge of the chiropractic field, she has quickly learned much during her time with us, and has been attending chiropractic assistant seminars. She plans on furthering her education in the medical field, with a focus on medical coding and billing. Paula Hill Paula relocated to DFW from Florida in 2005 with her husband and 3 children, and joined LPFC in August of 2006. Paula was certified as a Chiropractic Assistant in November 2007 and has been a great asset to our office. She works primarily in our insurance office, but you will find her doing a little bit of everything. She is interested in continuing her education in the medical field to be certified as an X-ray technician, and to obtain additional training in medical coding and billing. Megan Lee Megan is originally from the Grapevine/Colleyville area, where she currently lives with her husband and dog-child, Roscoe. New to the chiropractic field, Megan has learned to appreciate the chiropractic approach to medicine and has been attending various chiropractic assistant seminars. You will find Megan answering phones, at the front desk, or assisting in the therapy room, always eager to help where she can. |
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Dr.
Alicia Castello
Dr.
Pamela Eckmann