Dr. Tad Scarbrough, B.S. , D.C.

Dr. Tad Scarbrough grew up in Pumpkin Bend, AR, a small rural community located approximately 2 miles north of Morton.  He worked at his dad's crop dusting service during the long summer days and developed a love for flying. One day his dad was lifting on a stam barrel and injured his lower back. To make a long story short, after seeing a few doctors, who recommended he have back surgery, a chiropractor named Dr. Calvin Harris in Brinkley, was able to ease his back pain and get him going again. His dad never had to have back surgery! This totally changed Tad’s life and he decided he, too, would become a chiropractor!

After graduating from McCrory High School in 1989, Tad received his Associate of Arts degree from East Arkansas Community College before transferring to Arkansas State University, where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Zoology degree. He then attended Life University in Atlanta, GA and graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude), receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1999.

While attending school, Dr. Scarbrough worked as a Certified Personal Trainer at Personal Trainers Plus, Inc. in Jonesboro, AR, for approximately 2 years. There he learned the importance of rehab and flexibility. Along the way, he also obtained his pilot’s license and scuba diving license.

Dr. Scarbrough is Board Certified with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, passing the Physiotherapy and all 3 mandatory National Board exams. He even went on to pass the optional 4th Chiropractic National Board exam, which most chiropractors opt to skip due to the high failure rate! In addition, he passed the very difficult Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine exam. Dr. Scarbrough currently holds active licenses in Arkansas and Florida.

Tad opened Scarbrough Chiropractic Inc. in West Memphis, AR, in 2000. There he worked closely with a local radiologist, Dr. Scott Ferguson, and learned much more about imaging. In 2003, his dad was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer. Wanting to help his dad as much as possible, Tad sold his practice and moved home to help with the crop dusting service until his dad passed away in 2004.

In June 2005, he and his wife, Shelby, opened an office in Brinkley, AR. In 2009, they acquired George Chiropractic Clinic in Wynne. A month later, Dr. Thrash moved out of state and asked Dr. Scarbrough to take care of his patients and Dr. Scarbrough acquired all of the patient files from Thrash Chiropractic in Forrest City.

Dr. Scarbrough and his wife had the opportunity to adopt two beautiful babies, twins Jackson & Addison, in September 2007. These two blessings from Heaven keep them busy when they aren't working. Never a dull moment!

Dr. Scarbrough is a member of the Arkansas Chiropractic Association, the Florida Chiropractic Association, and the American Chiropractic Association. He is also trained and certified in Acupuncture, as well as Soft Tissue Pain Management & Triggerpoint Therapy.

Dr. Scarbrough is also an Adjunct Faculty with EACC where he teaches Biology.  And, in 2011 the name of the clinic was changed to the "Scarbrough Clinic" to help include the newest addition of a nurse practitioner to the staff.

Scarbrough Clinic is a member of the Brinkley Chamber of Commerce, Wynne Chamber of Commerce, and sponsors events and teams in both communities.

Dr. Ryan Poynor, D.C.

Grew up in Northeast Arkansas until he moved to Conway and enrolled at the University of Central Arkansas. There he received two Bachelor's degrees; Spanish and English.  He continued his education at the prominent Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, MO. After years of intensive study, he obtained a Bachelor's in Life Science, a Master's in Sports Science and Rehabilitation, and his Doctorate in Chiropractic.  He is board certified with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He currently has licensure to practice Chiropractic and Acupuncture in the great state of Arkansas.

He also obtained the following certifications: in addition to Acupuncture.  He is a Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner, Internal Health Specialist, and Nimmo: Trigger Points. As an intern, he was elected to be the Chiropractic Clinician's Assistant at the Montgomery Clinic, which is the main clinic for the campus.  He was selected to represent Logan College of Chiropractic and work at the Veterans Clinic in St. Louis. He was also chosen to assist in the BIOFREEZE Sports and Rehabilitation Center where he mentored fellow interns on the use of physical therapy modalities and active rehabilitation of patients.

Our Team members

Jackie Blake, Office Manager & Insurance

Robin Bishop, Front Desk (Wynne)

Melody Douglas, Registered X-ray Tech

Candice Garner, Chiropractic Assistant

Holly Woodall, Therapy

Jessica Knight, Licensed Massage Therapist