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About Dr. Vaughn and Dr. Zea

Dr. Mike Vaughn

Dr. Jenniefer Zea

Texas Chiropractic and Family Wellness opened its doors to the North Austin/ Cedar Park/ Leander area in October, 2007. We offer the latest in cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technology administered by a highly qualified, caring staff. Our staff doctors are Dr. J.M. (Mike) Vaughn and Dr. Jennifer Zea, who have mobilized the expertise of their combined 59 years of clinical practice to create the perfect environment for serving the needs of both individuals and families in the area.

The clinic houses new diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, including:

• digital x-ray
• computerized spinal analysis
• spinal decompression
• physical rehabilitation systems
• exercise conditioning
• ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation and cold laser therapy

Add to this the delicate art of gentle spinal adjusting, honed over decades of service to tens of thousands of satisfied patients to complete the experience of the highest quality drugless, non-surgical health care available in this area. In addition our professional setting is designed to serve as a peaceful retreat, with spaciousness and comfort for the perfect, relaxing ambience.

The Vaughn's are relative newlyweds, having married in 2005, after many years of individual private practice. They are both graduates of Texas Chiropractic College (Pasadena) where they were classmates from 1974 to 1978. Dr. (Mike) Vaughn was recognized as a member of Omega Psi Honor Society and awarded with Cum Laude status upon graduation. His former clinic was located in Alice, Texas, for 26 years, where he faithfully served his community and upon his departure, received the honor of being awarded the 'Key to the City' by Alice's mayor, Grace Saenz Lopez. During his years in Alice, he also served as District President of the Texas Chiropractic Association, as well as various other offices within the organization. He has obtained specialized training in Chiropractic Orthopedics, Clinical Thermography, MUA (manipulation under anesthesia) and Spinal Biophysics. He has also devoted many hours working with student athletic programs, semi-professional and professional athletes.

Dr. Jennifer Zea was in private practice in Houston for 10 years before moving to England in 1988, where she joined the faculty of the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, serving in the Department of Biomechanics as well as a director for the college's student out-patient clinic. During her stay there, she was involved in research projects analyzing the benefits of chiropractic for conditions such as hypertension and immune system disorders. Upon returning to Texas, she practiced in west Texas, her birthplace, until her daughter's high-school graduation in 1993, after which she moved to Austin. Since that time, she has primarily performed locum tenens services to approximately 30 local and area chiropractic offices. She holds special interest and training in the chiropractic treatment of infants, children and expectant mothers. At present, she is nearing completion of a book directed at the prevention and resolution of birth trauma, and hope to launch the book, titled Traumatic Birth: Could Your Child's Challenges Stem From Delivery?, by early 2008. Dr. Jennifer is a second-generation doctor of chiropractic, with both her mother and father entering the profession in the early 1940's. Her father, Dr. W.L. Fausett, is still a practicing clinician at the age of 92!

The Vaughn's both have grown children who have benefited from a lifetime of chiropractic care, and are now beginning to bring grandchildren in the family as well. Dr. Mike's son, Dr. Ryan Vaughn, is a recent graduate of Texas Chiropractic College, and is awaiting board certification and Texas licensure. He and his wife, Becky, have recently given birth to a daughter, making "Tatum" the first Vaughn grandchild. Becky is currently teaching fourth grade at Rutledge Elementary, and they are happily involved in making Leander their hometown as well.

Dr. Vaughn's daughter, Lauren, and her husband, Tony, have also recently moved to the Leander area. Tony (Hollas) is currently enrolled in an automotive technician certification program in Waco, and Lauren is awaiting placement for a position in the Texas Department of Health. Dr. Zea's daughter, Natalie Zea, lives in Los Angeles, working in the television and film industry. She can be currently seen in a starring role on ABC TV's new weekly drama Dirty Sexy Money, in the role of "Karen Darling".

Dr. Vaughn is an avid golfer, and offers special assistance to other golfers to improve their performance, balance and stamina. Both he and Dr. Zea enjoy fishing and swimming in their home's nearby creek, all types of music, as well as outdoor play with a myriad of extended family members, from newborns to grandparents. She is equally avid about the New York Time crossword puzzle, and spends much of her free time reading, writing and lecturing on subjects pertaining to children's health. They are both very excited to be in Leander, and glad to be back to work after a much appreciated two-year hiatus.

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