Our Team

Dr. Aaron Ford

Dr. Ford has practiced in LaFayette, GA since 1998 after graduating the same year from Life Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Ford is certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners and a member of the Georgia Chiropractic Association. He is an approved provider for continuing education for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. He also has postgraduate training in extremities, sports injuries, spinal rehabilitation, and disc conditions. Dr. Ford has been married to his wife Melissa since 1994 and they have two adult children, Canaan and Justus.

Dr. Kevin D. Murphy

Dr. Kevin D. Murphy started with Ford Chiropractic in February 2021. He graduated from Life University in December of 2020. Prior to joining Ford Chiropractic Dr. Murphy spent the last 27 years as paramedic and Critical Care Paramedic. He spent 8 1/2 years in the Army as a Medic stationed at Fort Bragg, NC, and with the TN Army National Guard. Following his service in the US Army, Dr. Murphy spent 14 years with Hamilton County EMS in Chattanooga TN, 2 yrs working offshore on deepwater oil rigs followed by 1 1/2 as a Flight Medic with Air Evac Life Team. For the last 8 years, he has been working in the ER at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. He is certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He is trained in Thompson, Full-spine, and extremities adjustments. Dr. Murphy enjoys seeing all ages of patients from newborn up. He has 3 beautiful daughters Katlyn, Releigh, and Aubrey with whom he spends most of his free time. He also enjoys woodworking, shooting and golf.

Brooke Autry

Brooke joined Ford Chiropractic in 2014 and has worked in the medical field for 10+ years. Around Ford Chiropractic we call Brooke the “Chaos Coordinator”, “Question Answerer”, “Multi-Tasker”, and all around “Can-Do Everything Girl”. She enjoys free time spent with her husband Travis and their two handsome boys, Hunter and Fischer. They enjoy recreational and church activities together as well as traveling.

Austin Bailey

Austin Bailey has been with Ford Chiropractic since 2015, and he has been a a licensed massage therapist since 2014 after graduating from Miller-Motte Technical College in Chattanooga, TN. He is trained in many modalities of massage including: Swedish, Myofascial Release, deep tissue, sports, and Reflexology, among others. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife Brittany and their many pets. They attend Rock Spring Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Canaan McClure

Canaan has been at Ford Chiropractic since 2014 intermittently and full time since 2018. She has been a licensed massage therapist since 2017. She has training in Swedish, deep tissue, and Myofascial Release among others.  She is married to Michael, and they have one young son, Asa. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and listening to podcasts.

Michelle Gardner

Michelle has been with Ford Chiropractic since 2014. She has been a licensed massage therapist since 2005, and she specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massage. She is married to Michael, and they have two daughters, McKenna and Mika. They attend Lookout Baptist Church. Michelle loves to read, be outdoors, and spend time with her family.

Charley Davis

Charley has been part of the Ford Chiropractic team since 2018. He graduated from Chattanooga State with a Certificate in Massage Therapy in 2019 and is a licensed massage therapist in Georgia. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife Jaime and their cats and doing activities outdoors. They are members at Highlands Presbyterian Church in LaFayette, GA.

Ashlyn Haggard

Ashlyn has been working at Ford Chiropractic since May 2020. She graduated from the massage therapy program at Chattanooga State in December 2020. In addition to massage therapy, she also has special training in laser therapy and therapeutic taping. In her free time she enjoys spending time in the outdoors or with her family.

Brandy Ponder

Brandy began working at Ford Chiropractic in December 2019. She transcribes notes and is also trained as a chiropractic assistant, specifically laser therapy. She is married to Brandon and has two daughters, Bailee and Leah, and a step daughter, Morgan. When she isn’t working you can find her spending time with friends and family and singing at her church, Trinity Tabernacle.

Ali Thomas

Ali joined the Ford Chiropractic team in 2020. She is a chiropractic assistant with training in many therapies the clinic offers. She is married to Raymond and they have one son, Kason. In their free time, they like to try new restaurants and go for walks around Chickamauga. They attend Silverdale Baptist Church in Chattanooga.