The Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors welcomed Clear Choice Chiropractic to the Dutch Mill Plaza with a Ribbon Cutting celebration. The office is located at 360 North Main Street, Suite A.

Pictured in photo left to right are Kevin Pritchard of Ruoff Mortgage, Bluffton Mayor John Whicker, Heather Morgan of National Oil & Gas, Jeff Shelton of Shelton Financial Group, Angie Arnold, HomeCourt Home Care, Rick Johnloz of Halderman Farm Management, Dr. Michael Jobe of Clear Choice Chiropractic, Keith Muhlenkamp of First Merchants Bank, Dr. Oakland Gaerke of Clear Choice Chiropractic, Dr. Mitchell Stammen of Clear Choice Chiropractic, Dr. Emmett Meiss of Clear Choice Chiropractic, Brian Lambert of Bluffton Strength & Conditioning, Dr. Aubrey Wright-Riggins of Clear Choice Chiropractic, Todd Zorich of Clear Choice Chiropractic, Jessica Walter of Clear Choice Chiropractic, Robin Wright of Clear Choice Chiropractic, Clay Riggins of Clear Choice Chiropractic, Amy Couch of Clear Choice Chiropractic, Teresa Wright of Clear Choice Chiropractic, Melissa Franks of Clear Choice Chiropractic, Lori Brubaker of Wells County Land Title, Audra Kaszowski of Clear Choice Chiropractic and Erin Prible, Wells County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. (Photo submitted)

Clear Choice Chiropractic was established in 2008 when Dr. Oakland Gaerke bought the practice from Dr. Jim Clear in Portland, Indiana.

“Bluffton is our sixth office. Personally, Bluffton has always been a favorite of mine and we are really excited to open an office here,” Dr. Gaerke said.

Dr. Gaerke grew up in Adams County, east of Geneva, and said he has always loved the Bluffton community because it is a great, wholesome community with great values. As new offices were acquired, Dr. Gaerke added Dr. Michael Jobe and Dr. Stanton Couch as partners and owners of Clear Choice Chiropractic. “Our goal is to work collaboratively to help and mentor young people out of school so we can help them grow to meet their potential as they become Chiropractors running their own offices,” stated Gaerke. 

Dr. Aubry Wright and Dr. Emmett Meiss both graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis Missouri, interned at Clear Choice Chiropractic, and will be the Chiropractors at the Bluffton location. “I am excited to have multiple mentors around me in this company and be a part of the growth,” said Wright. 

“We want to bring high-quality affordable care to the community,” stated Gaerke. “Our prices are not extremely high and are affordable for people. Our goal is to also add additional Massage Therapists and continue the overall growth in the office. Walk-ins are welcome and we don’t want people to wait long for their appointment. We are excited to be here and it is going to be an awesome experience for patients,” Dr. Gaerke said.

During the transition period and training for Dr. Wright and Dr. Meiss, hours will be Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.