Meet The Staff

Dr. Steven Barrett

It does not get much better than this...a professional, caring, sincere, gentle, passionate, experienced, and educated doctor! One of the best in his field, Dr. Barrett offers professional quality care to everyone who walks in the door. A graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Barrett has been in practice since 1995 years. However, his drive to keep learning has not slowed down. As he is continually expanding his knowledge of healing and chiropractic, his practice is growing to be more inclusive and holistic. As he sees it, it is not just about adjustments. It is an entire lifestyle. There is so much more to health than the absence of symptoms.

Dr. Barrett is not only a phenomenal chiropractor, but also a loving father of three beautiful children whom he adores (the feelings are mutual!). Having grown up in Southern Illinois, Dr. Barrett has remained connected to his own family and the land. He is a truly spiritual man whose passion for life is contagious.

On the more technical side, Dr. Barrett employs his Pettibon training and techniques for adjustments and postural exercise training. In order to enhance overall spinal care, we also offer non-surgical decompression therapy, therapeutic message, digital x-rays, computer based testing and examination and patient education. Dr. Barrett makes sure the office is full of educational information and products to encourage a holistic lifestyle, including everything from books, to bags and pillows. He also creates a warm friendly environment in the office with his staff members who are well trained and willing to help patients achieve their goal of greater health. Dr. Barrett practices what he preaches...living a well balanced life, committed to helping and healing in any way he can.

Dr. Miles French

Dr. Miles French, M.D. graduated from University of Alberta specializing in Family Practice Medicine in 1994. Now well established in Southern Illinois, Dr. French has worked in many different clinics in the area. When Dr. French is not working here at SIMPLE Spinal Health & Medical Center, he can be found in various emergency rooms working as an ER physician. Dr. French joined our multi-disciplinary clinic in October 2008. In his off-hours, he enjoys spending time with his children and riding his motorcycles.

Rhonda Barrett

As Dr. Barrett's wife, the mother of his children, and the office manager, Rhonda integrates everything forming a partnership that sustains this center for healing. She is dynamic, full of energy and ideas, and is the financial department behind our clinic. Always striving to improve the clinic, Rhonda's creative efforts help expand the vision. Together, her presence and knowledge are essential components to the healing atmosphere.

Heather

What would this office be without Heather? She does it all, from handling the front office, and leading physical therapy sessions, to brightening up the office with her contagious laughter and abundant kindness. In addition, she assists Dr. Barrett in performing computer based testing, x-rays, and treating patients. She seems to know everything. Having worked for Dr. Barrett since 2002, she is extremely committed and is continually learning more about the practice and the patients. She treats everyone like family and is never anything but warm and friendly. A true asset to the clinic, Heather connects everything together, keeping the practice running smoothly and professionally.

Shema

Where do we begin...Shema is our gleaming smile behind the front desk and the force behind the clinic’s marketing. She is the first face you see when you enter our clinic as well as the last you see when you exit. No matter what the task, whether it is answering phones, scheduling appointments or making our patients feel nothing but "at home", Shema is up for it. She is never anything but courteous and helpful to our patients and always addresses any individual concerns or needs they you might have. Shema's knowledge and genuine personality is priceless to our clinic.

Jennifer

Jennifer has been the key to our success in transitioning from a chiropractic clinic to a medical center. She has taken on the bulk of the medical insurance duties, but is by no means limited to them.