Dr. Ronald Farabaugh
Our mission is to provide the most scientific evidence-based, chiropractic care possible, while maintaining patient satisfaction and our office guarantee; and become “the” resource for chiropractic related information and research in Columbus Ohio. Our Office Guarantee is simple and reflects the integrity of our staff:
Dr. Ronald Farabaugh, Dr. Mark Marohl, and Dr. Christina Phillips offer the most evidence-based, scientific approach to Chiropractic healthcare available today. We review the literature every week in an effort to keep abreast of the latest and greatest in the healthcare industry. Our attention to science and commitment to excellence has lead to our reputation as arguably “the” resource for Chiropractic-related and health information in not only Columbus, but around the state of Ohio. Additionally, we have access to some of the most intelligent and respected health professionals around the state and country. If we do not know the answer to your question, we will search the field until we find an answer. The Chiropractic profession offers some brilliant minds from which we can draw information. We also network outside of the profession when necessary and maintain an extensive list of medical professionals willing to work with Doctors of Chiropractic for the good of you, the patient. Company History It all began in March of 1982 - Graduation from Palmer College of Chiropractic! Then it was off to Pataskala, Ohio for my first job as a licensed chiropractor. I began my career under the tutelage of Dr. Joe Orr in Pataskala. I functioned as an exam doctor from March until September of 1982 when I successfully passed the test administered by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners to become officially licensed in Ohio as a chiropractic physician. I treated my first patient in September of 1982 and worked alongside Dr. Orr for two years, until September of 1984. My association with a doctor as respected as Joe Orr proved extremely valuable to me for many years to come. I learned a tremendous amount about nutrition, specific spinal adjusting, and case management during my time with Dr. Orr. His work ethic and reputation in the community was inspirational. I have fond memories of Dr. Orr and the Orr Chiropractic Clinic. In September of 1984, after being turned down by 5 different banks, I obtained a loan and moved into my own practice. I opened in a small strip center on Karl Road with one chiropractic assistant and myself. The space was limited, 1800 square feet, but it proved a nice place to cultivate a developing practice. In fact, the practice grew so quickly that I soon had to bring on an associate doctor and two more staff.  We rapidly outgrew our small clinic and were busting at the seams. So, stepping out on faith, we purchased a parcel of land just east of 161 and Cleveland Avenue. Over the next few years we paid off that land, and with another giant leap of faith broke ground on a new 8000 square foot clinic in 1992. It would prove to be the largest chiropractic facility in the city of Columbus, and still is to this day (2008). 1992 was a challenging year. We built our clinic. I herniated a disc in my low back. We bought a house, sold a house, and adopted a new baby boy, Alex. When our foundation was 80% excavated we hit an underground river that flooded the entire hole. We had to re-survey, move the building site 5 feet in elevation and 10 feet to the west, requiring us to build steps into our first floor and install a wheelchair ramp. Unfortunately, the American Disabilities Act was implemented during my construction, and as a result the inspectors made us upgrade our foundation, electrical wiring, drywall on the basement ceiling, and install one-hour fire-rated doors in all treatment rooms. The ADA cost us over $50,000 in upgrades, but we persevered, completed construction, and moved into our new facility in the fall of 1992. Since establishing the Farabaugh Chiropractic Clinic at 2879 East Dublin-Granville Road, we’ve trained over 20 associate doctors, and have been responsible for many students entering the chiropractic profession. I was quite proud of my record of work ethic, missing only 1 day of work in 25 years due to sickness. I was humbled however, and on November 6, 2007 underwent a total hip replacement, causing me to miss 3 months of work. Thank God for my associates, Dr. Marohl and Dr. Phillips.  Throughout my career I’ve stayed involved with my profession. It all began when I was elected secretary/treasurer of the Central Ohio Chiropractic Association (COCA) in the mid 80’s. I moved through the chairs and was elected President of COCA. I became a district director of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association (OSCA), eventually moving through the chairs to become elected President of the OSCA in 1996. During that time period I was also appointed by Governor Voinovich to serve on the HealthCare Advisory Council, charged with bringing a managed care model to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation in Ohio. We helped formulate what would eventually be called the Healthcare Partnership Program (HPP) and Qualified Healthcare Plan (QHP). A few years later my association asked to become involved in a national group formulating a best practice guideline for the entire chiropractic profession. I started serving the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP) as a representative. I moved through the ranks and now hold the position of vice-president, and if history repeats itself will Chair that committee in 2009 or 2010. We continue to grow and adapt to the many changes in the healthcare marketplace. Currently (as of 2008) we are planning on evolving into a multi-DC, multi-disciplinary wellness clinic, and lead the Columbus market in chiropractic care and wellness. Call the Farabaugh Chiropractic Office today to discuss your own personal condition. |
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