About

Dr. Seth Kintigh, DC, ATC

Dr. Kintigh is a second-generation chiropractor who was raised in Jackson, Michigan. He grew up receiving chiropractic care and has experienced its benefits first hand. After high school, Dr. Kintigh attended Indiana Wesleyan University in order to earn a degree in athletic training. After undergraduate school, he married his wife, Annie, and they moved to West Michigan where he worked for a year for Mercy Health, taking care of the athletes at Holton High School. After a year at Holton, he decided he wanted to specialize in treating back and spine issues, and decided to pursue a doctorate in chiropractic medicine. After three years in St. Louis, Missouri, the Kintighs are excited to be back in the West Michigan area, working to make their community a healthier place.

In his free time, Dr. Kintigh enjoys spending time with his family, hanging out at the beach, playing board games, and doing any outdoor activity, especially sports. Although he will play most any sport, his favorites are soccer and disc golf. Dr. Kintigh and his wife welcomed their first daughter in August 2021, and are thrilled to have another on the way in summer 2023.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training- Indiana Wesleyan University

While at Indiana Wesleyan, Dr. Kintigh studied athletic training. As part of the program, he got to spend many hours working with collegiate athletes to help them recover from injuries and return to their sports as safely and quickly as possible. He also played soccer for the Indiana Wesleyan men's soccer team. The experience of both playing at and working with athletes playing sports at a high level gives Dr. Kintigh a unique perspective when treating sports injuries.

Doctor of Chiropractic- Logan University

During his studies at Logan University, Dr. Kintigh received formal training in a variety of chiropractic, myofascial, and rehabilitative techniques. He also took advantage of elective courses to receive further instruction in techniques such as IASTM and ART. During his clinical rotations, internships, and work following graduation, Dr. Kintigh worked in the general practice setting, focusing on both adjusting and rehabilitative exercises. This caused him to develop his passion for treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions common not only among athletes, but among the general population as well.

Julie Kalke, LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist, Julie Kalke, joined the Water's Edge team in January 2023. Julie hails from our beautiful village of Fruitport, MI. She completed her certification in massage therapy from Blue Heron Academy in 2005, and from there began working as certified massage therapist and has worked in a variety of settings since. She has held a professional license since 2014. She brings many years of experience to the massage table and offers each client uniquely-customized, high-quality muscle and fascial treatments.

In her free time, Julie loves to read and spend time with her fur babies. She is also a big music and movie fan, particularly the classic "Peanuts" movies. You can read more about Julie here!