Convenient hours by appointment: 662-323-2371 Home | Chiropractic Seminars | Leach CV | Links       About Dr. Leach: Since 1979 Dr. Leach, who has been called a scientist-practitioner by his peers, has offered Starkville unique expertise in chiropractic care and in musculoskeletal pain management. As a postgraduate faculty member of National College of Chiropractic since 1986, he teaches other chiropractors appropriate outcome assessments for patient care based on current biomedical research. In addition to teaching weekend continuing education programs he maintains a thriving full time practice here. Dr. Leach has authored dozens of professional journal articles, abstracts, reviews, and scientific presentations (curriculum vita), and authored a major chiropractic textbook, The Chiropractic Theories, which is published by the medical publisher Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins of Baltimore. The textbook has been used by more than 20,000 chiropractors around the world. Chairman of the Mississippi Chiropractic Association's (MCA) Committee on Research, he often serves as an expert panelist on electromyography and on chiropractic research at chiropractic scientific symposia, and has been called as a consultant on electromyography to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi. In 1981 at the age of 26 he was one of the youngest chiropractors ever inducted as a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors, an honorary society of chiropractic researchers, academics and leaders. In 1986 Dr. Leach was given the Research Award by the Mississippi Associated Chiropractors (now the MCA) for his work with scientists at Mississippi State University on chiropractic treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity. In 1992 he was awarded the Clinician of the Year award by his peers, and in 1995 the Mississippi Associated Chiropractors presented him with the Pioneer Award, "For dedicating a lifetime to pioneering and preserving chiropractic in Mississippi." Dr. Leach is involved in our community and has served as President of Starkville Youth Soccer Organization since 2004. He has been a member of Rotary here since 1996. Dr. Leach has recently been involved with health education and public health initiatives in Mississippi. He has published articles on fitness and health and in November of 2007 was awarded the "Health Educator of the Year" award by the Mississippi Alliance of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance. He is currently developing health promotion campaigns for use by industry in the Golden Triangle, and his first health promotion research may be viewed online. He is married to Vicki. They have four children, Robbie, Zach, Amber and Veronica, as well as two grandchildren, Christian and Ryan. Back to top About Our Office: We moved to our new facility in 1998, which doubled the square footage of our treatment areas. The office, conveniently located at 214 Russell Street, is nestled between College Park Shopping Center and East Mississippi Lumber Company. Convenient hours include every weekday 8 am until 12:30 p.m., and afternoon hours are from 2-6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. (See map). Our mailing address is PO Box 80121, Starkville, MS 39760.   Back to top About Our Staff: OUR DOCTOR: Dr. Robert A. Leach has been in private practice in Starkville since 1979. In addition to maintaining a highly successful practice, he has written four textbooks, and has had over 20 professional papers and presentations. He was recently named Research Chair-Elect of the Mississippi Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, and will serve as Chairman of Research for the 2007 year. His work earned him one of the highest honors in chiropractic in 1981, when he was named a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors. He was honored by his peers in Mississippi with a research award in 1985, “Clinician of the Year” award in 1992, and the “Pioneer Award” in 1995, “for dedicating a lifetime to pioneering and preserving chiropractic in Mississippi.” He serves as chairman of the Mississippi Chiropractic Association’s research committee and continues clinical research while maintaining his practice. Much of his research may be accessed online through the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed system by typing in Leach RA at the search engine which appears at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/. He is on the postgraduate faculty of the National University for Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois, and he is a frequent invited guest lecturer at chiropractic science meetings and symposia. Currently Dr. Leach is completing his Master of Science degree in Health Education and Health Behavior from the Mississippi University for Women. His thesis research is posted on the Federal Clinical Trials Web site. Earlier in 2006 Dr. Leach was invited to two National Strategic Planning conferences in Chicago, where he participated in the process of developing national goals for the chiropractic profession along with Chairman John Triano, D.C., Ph.D., moderator Scott Haldeman, D.C., Ph.D., M.D., chiropractic college presidents, association presidents, and other leaders of the profession. His knowledge of state of the art testing and diagnosis means that he is able to give you the best, most effective care possible. OUR MANAGER: Cathy Fulgham brings to the office six years’ experience in reception work prior to joining our staff in July 1994. She is highly skilled at meeting and greeting the public, and uses her office skills in managing as well as assisting with appointments, therapy and x-ray (she has been a certified chiropractic assistant as well as a certified chiropractic radiologic technologist since 1997). OUR MASSAGE THERAPIST: Beverly Bazzill has been on staff here since 1998, providing excellent massage therapy services by appointment only. In addition to certification, she has served as President of the Mississippi Massage Therapy Association. She specializes in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage. OUR CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANTS: Shena Wilson brings a rich background of business experience to our staff, including nearly seven years’ experience managing two businesses in Starkville. She joined the staff in June 2006. Lynn Rowan graduated from Mississippi State University in May of 2003, and is enrolled in the East Mississippi Community College’s nursing program. She joined the staff in August 2000, and has since received certification as a chiropractic assistant and assists part-time with therapy. OUR BILLING/INSURANCE CLERK: Amber Dalton joined our staff in March of 2006 and has experience working with the public in a variety of business settings. She assists patients with billing and insurance questions and issues.   Back to top   About Our Services: Light state-of-the-art computer assisted PulStar adjusting device used here in the analysis mode. Recent evidence presented by Dr. Leach at a research conference suggests that PulStar measures of stiffness correctly predict side and level of the neck which needs adjusting 89% of the time, in a series of 28 patients with moderate to severe pain. Practice limited to spine, (including wellness, maintenance or acute care for auto, work and sport injuries, as well as treatment for migraine and tension headaches, other stress related disorders, and fibromyalgia and other specific musculoskeletal disorders), nerve, and extremity joint (including such common problems as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, hand, foot and knee joint problems) care. Diagnostic procedures in addition to standard x-ray and physical examination methods include state-of-the-art PulStar computer assisted compliance analysis (accurately measures stiffness between vertebrae), algometry (measures tenderness), computer-digitized muscle resistance device, and functional questionnaires (measure activities of daily living disability). Dr. Leach primarily uses Diversified chiropractic manipulative technique. For patients who need a lighter treatment, including children, persons with osteoporosis including the elderly and disabled, and others after moderate to severe trauma, "gentle" procedures are available, including the newer state-of-the-art PulStar computer assisted adjustments. In addition, because of his academic background he is well versed in research and use of the most valid chiropractic procedures, including a number of other chiropractic techniques.   ...if you would like to schedule an appointment for a new patient examination e-mail us at RL@DrLeach.com and tell us you would like to take advantage of our "website offer". Mention those words and you will receive a routine new patient exam, (including routine x-rays of one area of the spine if necessary), for only $25 (does not include treatment, value limited to $150).  Back to Top Back Home