New Chiropractor In Fort Scott: Dr. Ethan Couch

Dr. Ethan Couch.

 

Dr. Ethan Couch, 23, is a new associate doctor with Dr. Kaylee Clifton. He began duties on January 14.

Couch graduated from Nevada High School in 2019, received his associate’s degree from Crowder College, Nevada, and then went to Cleaveland University in Kansas City, earning a bachelor’s degree in human biology. He then enrolled in the school’s Doctor of Chiropractic program in 2020 and graduated in December 2024.

“I did a year of training with the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in K.C. with the clerkship program,” he said. “I got to meet with doctors- neurosurgeons, pharmacists, occupational therapists and orthosurgeons- and ask questions to have a better understanding of multi-disciplinary treatment options.”

“I knew I wanted to be in the medical field, but wanted to provide conservative treatment for musculoskeletal conditions,” he said.

“Conservative treatment is non-invasive therapeutic exercise or adjustments, anything that doesn’t stretch into injections, surgery or medications.”

So far, the best part of the job is “Getting to know the patients and providing quality care that helps with day-to-day life.”

Couch and his wife live in Nevada, MO are expecting their first child, a son, on April 1.

Dr. Kaylee Clifton is returning in February, following maternity leave.

On February 1,  Couch’s hours will be from Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday from one Saturday a month from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Clifton Chiropractic office is located at 203 E. Third, Fort Scott and can be reached at 620.644.5000.

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