Dr. Nagel grew up in Southfield, Michigan, outside of the Detroit area. After graduating high school, he went to Michigan State University where he graduated in 1985 with his Bachelors of Science degree. From there he moved to Alaska and became a commercial fisherman, and did some other traveling. He used the profits of his commercial fishing experience to pay his way through chiropractic school.

Dr. Nagel attended the Palmer College of Chiropractic, where he graduated in 1991 with research honors. After graduation, Dr. Nagel associated with a prominent chiropractor in Kenosha, Wisconsin for one year and decided to move to Saginaw. He founded Preferred Chiropractic in 1992 and has rapidly grown the practice based on the quality care he provides. In order to expand his practice, Dr. Nagel relocated to a larger, more convenient facility on North Michigan at McCarty.

Michael J. Dense is a post-graduate intern at Preferred Chiropractic. Mike received his doctorate at Palmer College of Chiropractic and attended Kent State and Davenport Universities. In addition to his Doctor of Chiropractic diploma, he has earned two Associate degrees and a Bachelor of Science degree.

While attending Palmer College, Mike was involved in the Pediatric Club, the Palmer Sports Council and the Student International Chiropractors Association. Mike was the recipient of the Chiropractic Intern Recognition Award for outstanding patient care and was a Clinical Teaching Assistant at the Palmer Rock Island, Illinois out-patient clinic.

Mike is a member of the Michigan Association of Chiropractors, the Christian Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractors Association and the American Academy of Spine Physicians, an organization comprised of neurosurgeons and chiropractors dedicated to improving the quality of spine care through cooperative and conservative efforts.

Mike is married to Tina and has two children Keli and Sara, three step-children, Breanna, Ryne and Samantha Jo, and his faithful golden retriever "Hunter."

Dr. Ouais grew up overseas in Morocco. He attended Texas Southern University and Houston Community College where he completed a four year program with a Biology Major. From there he went to Life Chiropractic University, the largest Chiropractic School in the world, in Marietta, Georgia. He graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2001. After graduation, Dr. Ouais worked in many Chiropractic clinics throughout Michigan and served thousands of people. He loves his profession and does not see anything better than getting people out of pain to enjoy their lives. One of his greatest experiences is joining Preferred Chiropractic where he continues to follow his passion. Dr. Ouais enjoys reading, traveling and learning about other cultures. He now resides in Saginaw, MI with his wife.

Dr. Sally J. Smith is a native of Southern Indiana. She attended Purdue University for her undergraduate studies and raised three daughters, Erin, Sara and Amy. Two of her daughters, Sara and Amy are currently chiropractors. During the years while raising her family, Dr. Smith worked in Long Term Care and Chiropractic Management. Her children were active in the community and Dr. Smith served on many parent committees such as Band Boosters, PTO, 4-H, Home Room Mothers, Prom Parents, and was the Senior Youth Sponsor at the Methodist Church. When her children were grown, she decided to accept the challenge of returning to college to earn her 2003 Chiropractic degree from Sherman Chiropractic College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Smith now resides in Saginaw.

Brook assists in managing the front office and ensures that the patient experience is both warm and friendly. Brooke graduated from high school in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and graduated from the University of Miami. She moved to Saginaw and has been working at Preferred Chiropractic since March of 1999.

Kim graduated from Frankenmuth High School in Frankenmuth, Michigan and went to college at Delta College, where she studied General Business. She has been working with us since February of 2001.

Jessica works at Preferred Chiropractic. She is our front desk receptionist and helps out with exam and x-rays when needed. She is currently a student at Delta College studying to become a Sonographer.

Victoria, one of our Massage Therapist at Preferred Chiropractic, graduated from High School in Baraga, MI which is in the Upper Peninsula. She went to school for Massage Therapy at Bayshire Massage Academy in Bay City, MI. She worked at Stylin N Filin in Bangor Twp as a Massage Therapist then moved to Florida for one year and worked at Gulfview Chiropractor and Wellness Center providing massages for patients. She now resides in Bay City, MI.

Preferred Chiropractic would like to welcome Lynn, a Massage Therapist. She is a 2006 Graduate of the Flint School of Therapeutic Massage. Lynn has been a Massage Therapist for 1 1/2 years with prior Chiropractic experience.

Lynn specializes in Swedish, Sports, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Pre-Natal, Myofascial Release, Advanced Stretching Techniques and Seated Massage.

Lynn is married, has a beautiful daughter, enjoys sports and being with family and friends

Katie is originally from the Saginaw area. She graduated from Carrollton High School in 2002, and then she attended the Flint School of Therapeutic Massage. She graduated in August of 2007 and has been practicing massage ever since.

Tammy graduated from Flint School of Therapeutic Massage in 2005. When she is not working at Preferred Chiropractic, Tammy enjoys spending time with her family and working in her garden.

Maria graduated from the Flint school of therapeutic massage in 2007. She has been ma rried for 7 yrs and has 4 children – three girls and one boy. Her hobbies include volleyball, photography, scrapbooking and reading. She especially enjoys spending time with her family.