We met at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, where we were in the same graduating class of 2017. As Andy (from Pennsylvania) and Kailey (from Alberta) built our relationship during school, we discovered something powerful—we were stronger together than apart.

After graduation, we made the bold move to Whitefish, Montana—a town of less than 10,000 people where we had no friends, family, or established connections. We got married and opened our practice in the same year, starting from zero while navigating the complexities of being newlyweds and new business owners simultaneously.

Fast forward to today: Compass Chiropractic has grown into a 7-figure business with 2 locations, 4 doctors, serving over 500 people weekly. But this growth didn't come without challenges.

As we scaled, we encountered communication breakdowns, unbalanced responsibilities leading to resentment, differing conflict styles, power struggles, and the gradual disconnection that can happen when business demands take priority over your relationship.

The hard truth? We lost some of the connection we had before building our empire. We had to re-learn how to connect in a new way that looked different from the spontaneous, uninhibited relationship we had before accumulating so many responsibilities.

Our breakthrough came when we realized our marriage wasn't just important—it was our foundation for success. When we started putting our relationship at the forefront of our decisions and strengthening that connection first, everything changed. Our business began growing faster than ever, we moved out of burnout, and we developed a stronger, more passionate marriage.

Now we're dedicated to helping other chiropractic couples navigate this unique journey—because we know firsthand both the challenges and the incredible rewards of building a life, practice, and legacy together.