Doctors

Kendra Ahrens, DC

Practice Owner

Dr. Kendra Ahrens, grew up in Wisconsin. Dr. Ahrens has suffered from migraines since she was 12. After trying every possible treatment under the sun, she found chiropractic care. She experienced immense relief and decided she wanted chiropractic to be her profession. Dr. Ahrens attended undergraduate college at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. She graduated with a double major in biology and chemistry. She continued her studies at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.

After graduation, Kendra, Justin (her fiancé) moved to the great state of Michigan for an associate position in Birmingham, MI. While in Birmingham, She focused on upper cervical care. Dr. Ahrens then changed her focus to working with children and pregnant women, joined the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, and became certified in the Webster Technique.

Dr. Ahrens is passionate about chiropractic care and the power of the body to heal itself. She is filled with gratitude to pursue her passion of helping families live up to their fullest potential.

Although she resides in Royal Oak, you can always hear her cheering for the Badgers all week and the Green Bay Packers on Sundays with her loved dog Duke.

Patricia Bassett, DC

Dr. Patricia Bassett was born and raised in Jackson, MI. She graduated from Hillsdale College with her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and a minor in mathematics. She then attended Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine In North Chicago for several years before discovering this was not the path she wished to pursue, but rather a more organic approach to medicine which she found in chiropractic. She earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida Campus in March of 2018. She was nominated for several awards including the Virgil Strang and James Buerkle awards. She also attended multiple training seminars in additional chiropractic techniques including Logan Basic, Flexion and Distraction, Activator, Trigger Point Therapy, and several others. Despite loving the Florida sunshine, she knew she would return to her home state upon graduation.

After returning to her hometown to work she decided to relocated to the east side of the state and joined our family at Optimal Wellness. She is currently a member of the Michigan Association of Chiropractors, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and is Webster Technique certified.

Dr. Patricia loves working with all ages, especially families. She loves to incorporate soft tissue work, posture, and lifestyle modifications with her manual or instrument adjustments to allow the spine, nervous system, and ultimately the body to function at its optimal level. She is honored to partner with her patients and be entrusted with helping them in their pursuit of wellness. Coming from a medical background, Dr. Patricia is grateful to have found an avenue in chiropractic to be able to provide and guide people in their pursuit of health and wellness without dependence on pharmaceuticals.

When not working, you will often find Dr. Patricia on the shores of Lake Huron enjoying water sports and the beauty that she has always treasured in Michigan.