Meet Dr. Barker

Tony Robbins is credited with saying, “You can make time for wellness now or you can make time for sickness later.” The choice is yours and I’m here to help you.

Health for many people is very elusive, but I am here to help you find what is interfering with your body’s ability to be HEALTHY. We were made to be healthy, and the key is to figure out what is interfering with your body’s ability to heal and repair itself. What I do is assist you in removing the interferences that keep you from health. We don’t need help to be healthy, just no interference. We will assist you in learning where and what the interferences are and how to remove them.

Health is not just “feeling fine” or “I don’t hurt.” We know that problems can exist for years, even decades, without any symptoms and then so often it is too late. Think about the people you have known that “weren’t sick a day in their life” but abruptly died from a heart attack or cancer leaving behind a family and loved ones. I work to help people understand that it is much easier to prevent disease than to try and recover from its devastating effects.

When you create a state of optimal health in your body, you’ll have more energy, feel better, and find that your quality of life has improved. Living the wellness life style will help you understand the risks involved with the traditional medical sick-care model of disease. Prescription and over-the-counter drugs can result in a downward spiral of increased discomfort, increased expenses, and dependence on drugs and a system that is not working.

Dr. Gary T. Barker, a certified Brimhall practitioner, is committed to helping families in the community experience improved health and vitality. He speaks regularly to local schools, businesses, and organizations on health, wellness, and safety topics. He enjoys educating others on how to better manage stress, how to prevent injury in the workplace and at home, and how to maintain peak performance in all facets of life. His mission is to empower as many people as possible to experience their optimal health potential through genuine care and education.

Dr. Barker graduated from The University of the State of New York with a Bachelor of Science degree. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University School of Chiropractic in 1997. Specializing in family wellness care, sports injuries, exercise and nutrition, Dr. Barker is the owner of Portland Chiropractic Wellness Center.

Dr. Barker is a member of the Tennessee Chiropractic Association, Chiropractic Leadership Alliance, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, and the Portland Rotary Club. 

Dr. Barker lives in Portland with his wife, Pam, and their dog, Tipper. He enjoys fishing, kayaking, traveling, and spending time with his family.