Dr. Sheila Simmons and her father, Rudy Dabalos, are both certified in the use of the applied kinesiology (AK) diagnostic and treatment technique. Sheila’s husband, Rob Simmons, the other half of the Simmons Family Chiropractic ownership, is also AP certified. By Ted Escobar OTHELLO — Dr. Rudolph Dabalos, D.C., did not have a life-long dream to become a chiropractor. He became one because chiropractic is what led to the healing of his own back injury more than 50 years ago. Dabalos, a Yakima Valley native originally from Wapato, has practiced for more than 40 years. At 76, he’s still going strong in his profession and plans to help heal people until he is no longer physically able. Dabalos studies a lot, especially on days off from the clinic. He has countless books, booklets, flyers and the like filled with information about the human body and how it’s supposed to work. Dabalos and I have known each nearly all our lives. His brother is married to my sister. I’m writi...
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