Valerie Alaniz -- Chiropractic Assistant (C.A.)

I was a patient of Dr. Tyler’s for two years before I began working at TLC in March 2010. When I first met Dr. Tyler, I was extremely skeptical of chiropractic care. Not only was I skeptical because he was a chiropractor, but also because he challenged everything I thought I had known about health and wellness. I had gone to several different chiropractors before I came to TLC. Not one of them had ‘fixed’ my low back pain, gotten rid of my headaches or even addressed why I was getting them. They would pop, snap and crack me a few times before sending me on my way. I would feel great for awhile. But I always ended up in the same pain a few months later. This was a continuous cycle that lasted for about three years. By the time I met Dr. Tyler, I had zero faith that he would be any different than the others. I didn’t trust that he could fix me but I didn’t know where else to turn or what to do.

It wasn’t until several months into care that I realized Dr. Tyler might actually know what he was talking about! Not only were my symptoms diminishing, but, more importantly, my mind (very slowly!) began to open up. I started to really listen to his perspective on medicine, vaccines, diet, and exercise. The more I listened, the more I realized how little I knew about health and wellness. The turning point for me was when I first relied on Dr. Tyler to help me get over a cold. I was blown away that he was able to relieve me of my symptoms within one adjustment. I had always turned to over-the-counter medicine to help me beat the cold and flu. I couldn’t believe chiropractic had done it. From that point forward, my perspective on chiropractic had changed. I realized that chiropractic isn’t solely for back and neck pain. It’s so much more than that.

I am a proud UNI alum! I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in communication with an emphasis in public relations in 2007. Needless to say, I am an avid Panthers fan! You can usually find me around town sporting some sort of Panther gear! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, traveling, reading, talking and laughing with friends and family and being outdoors.

Megan Fredericksen -- Licensed Massage Therapist

Megan is a 2001 graduate of Buena Vista University where she earned her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Athletic Training.  After passing the National Athletic Trainer's Association exam and becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer, Megan worked for Mary Greeley Rehab and Wellness in Ames, Iowa and provided athletic training services to local high schools. 

In December of 2002, Megan and her husband moved to Hannibal, Missouri.  Megan worked for Hannibal Regional Hospital in their outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine clinic.  She expanded her base of knowledge by mentoring under several physical therapists and was able to personally provide the patients with the same high level of care.  Besides working in the clinic, Megan also provided athletic training services to two of the local high schools and filled in at the local college.  She attended a course in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina called Sportsmetrics to learn how to train female athletes to correctly run, cut and jump in a way that would strengthen crucial muscles and reflexes and protect the athlete against ACL injuries.

In December of 2006 Megan and her family returned to Iowa, at which time she returned to school for massage therapy, completing her coursework at Body Wisdom Massage School in Urbandale, which brings in the "best of the best" instructors to provide students with cutting edge techniques available to massage therapists.