Staff

  • Dr.
    Julia Purvis
    Chiropractor and Founder/Owner

    Dr. Julia  Purvis, BS.MS.DC. founded Purvis Chiropractic in 1996 and has over 33 years of experience in health care.  She specializes in Biomechanical Trauma in our Accident and Injury Clinic. She graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University with her Doctorate of Chiropractic. She received her Masters degree in Health Care Administration with an emphasis on Biomechanical Trauma in addition to her  Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from the University of Wisconsin.

    Dr. Purvis is  Board Certified in Impairment Rating and is an Associate Clinical Faculty at Northwestern Health Sciences University. 

  • Dr.
    Caitlin Walter
    Chiropractor

    Dr. Caitlin Walter was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. She was a competitive gymnast and cheerleader for many years. Chiropractic care is what allowed her to continue playing sports with limited pain. She knew from then on being a chiropractor was her dream profession. Dr. Caitlin attended Wichita State University for the majority of her undergrad curriculum, but finished her academic career at Cleveland Chiropractic in Kansas City graduating with her Bachelors of Science in Human Biology and Doctorate of Chiropractic.

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  • Dr. Samantha Duffield
    Chiropractor

    Dr. Sam grew up in Zimmerman, MN.  She was introduced to chiropractic care following a soccer injury in high school that would not heal.  She was amazed at how quickly she recovered under the holistic care of her local chiropractor.  Dr. Sam earned her bachelor's degree at North Dakota State University and her doctorate from Northwestern Health Sciences University in MN.  During chiropractic school, she developed a passion for women's health and helping soon-to-be mothers and their children.  She has pursued extra training and Webster Certification through the International Pediatric Chiropractic Association.  

  • Rachel Meadors, LMT
    Licensed Massage Therapist

    Rachel now offers Cupping!!

    Rachel was born in Oregon and grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington. She moved to Stanford, Montana her freshman year of High School. She took interest in Massage early on since she was an athlete her whole life. Her teammates would have her massage them on the team bus after games.

    She completed her massage training of 700 hours in February of 2011. Her career started with a chiropractor in Stanford then shortly after she moved to Bozeman to work for Wellness Worx massage and Chiropractic. In the fall of 2016 she moved to Great Falls to be in the same town as her now Husband. 

    She practiced massage at Studio Montage for those first two and a half years she lived in Great Falls. She specializes in Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, TMJ, Prenatal, and Swedish Massage. She is excited to get back to her clinical roots and is happy to be joining the Purvis Chiropractic team. 

  • Teri Runyan, LMT
    Licensed Massage Therapist

    Teri has been a massage therapist for most of her life, and has recently moved from Salt Lake City, Utah. Her twin daughters are now grown and she has started a new chapter here in Great Falls.

    Teri loves working with people from all walks of life, and enjoys helping to make a positive difference. She specializes in prenatal and geriatric touch therapies, and is excited to join the team at Purvis Chiropractic.

  • Jocey Gouchenour LMT
    Massage Therapist

    Jocelyn is a dual licensed Massage Therapist native to Great Falls, MT.  She enjoys gardening and all things health, wellness, and beauty related.   She was led to become a massage therapist due to her desire to help others inside and out.  She is excited to see progress made in patients through their health journey.

  • Bella Slater LMT
    Massage Therapist

    Bella was born and raised on a small coastal town in Oregon.  She moved to Montana specifically for massage school and has grown to admire the beauty of the state as well as the massage profession.   She's been in Montana for a year now and enjoys spending time with her son and decompressing by playing the piano or crocheting.

  • Shalonda Kull
    Office Administrator and Accounts Manager

    If you have any questions regarding your accounts. Please contact Shalonda at 406-403-3337

    Shalonda was Born and raised in Kansas. ('Yay another girl from Kansas in the office'- Dr Cait) Lived there until 2011 when her family moved to Germany due to husband's orders from the USAF. They Moved to Montana in 2015 due to the Air Force. She Received an Associate of Arts Degree from Cowley College and Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Southwestern College. She is a Photographer as a hobby and loves traveling and spending time with her husband and two kids.

  • Christina Shannon
    Office Manager

    Christina was born in Southern California.  She served for 7 years in the United States Air Force.  She is also a military spouse; she is stationed here with her husband and children at Malmstrom Air Base.  She has three children and stays very busy coordinating their activities and school.  Her hobbies include planning Key Spouse Events for the 490th missile squadron, crafts, volunteering, and coffee dates. 

  • Dakota Rhoads
    Front Office

    Dakota was born in Washington and moved to Montana in September of 2022.  In addition to working at Purvis she is a Muay Thai and MMA fighter.  On her days off she enjoys being outdoors and training. 

  • Madison McKenzie
    Front Office

    Madison grew up a USAF military child and lived in several locations throughout her childhood.  She and her parents decided to stay in Great Falls, MT and it has become their home.  Madison is a recent High School graduate and current college student.  She also completed the New City Internship program.  She is an active volunteer at her church home, New City.  She loves animals, reading, bible study groups, and volunteering.