Meet the Doctors

Andrew Ragon DC, is a licensed Chiropractor serving Summit and Stark Counties since 2005. Dr. Ragon was born and raised in Northeast Ohio having graduated from Canton Central Catholic. He then travelled to the great Ohio State University to study Human Nutrition. He then went on to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa to earn his doctorate in chiropractic. While completing his doctorate, Dr. Ragon specialized in Applied Kinesiology (AK), Crainopathy, Acupressure, Maternity and Pediatrics and Nutrition.

Dr. Ragon uses a 'whole person approach'. This approach to wellness means looking for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments that would optimize the conditions for normal function. Dr. Ragon's doctorate is coupled with a degree in Human Nutrition and advanced study in natural and applied kinesiology techniques. Using this unique approach, Dr. Ragon is able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health.

Amanda Baum DC, CACCP, began her collegiate journey at Kent State University, majoring in Exercise Physiology. She then went on to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida to earn her doctorate. While completing her doctorate, Dr. Baum specialized in Pediatrics, Neurology, Women's Health Issues and Applied Kinesiology (AK).

Upon graduation in 2010 with her doctorate as a Chiropractic Physician, she has joined Ragon Chiropractic and she is happy to be back in the Green area. Generations of her family are from Green and it has always felt like home. She has seen Green grow over the years and yet it has always had a close community feel where you still know your neighbors.

Dr. Baum has a passion to teach patients the importance of functional movement and to strive for optimal health. For patients that have been in chronic pain, on pain medicine, unable to perform or enjoy everyday activities, chiropractic care can be a miracle for them. It doesn't have to be a major life changing miracle, but being pain free or being able to play with your children and not hurting could mean the world to someone that couldn't do it before. Pain is depressing and getting out of it will uplift your whole body, mind, and spirit.

Ryan Cooke, DC CAc joined Ragon Chiropractic back in 2015. He moved to North Carolina in 2020 but recently returned back home. We are excited to have him back with us!

He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Akron, and received his doctorate from the Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City. He also completed his diplomate in acupuncture in 2018.

Dr. Cooke is pleased to offer wellness (preventative) care for members of the entire family in order to help each individual maintain optimal well being. You can also receive acupuncture care for health, wellness, anxiety, addiction, depression, pain relief, prenatal & postnatal care and more.

 

Elise Grasse, DC, started her education at The University of Akron, obtaining her BS in Biochemistry. She then went on to New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, NY to earn her doctorate. During her time at NYCC, Dr. Grasse specialized in Applied Kinesiology, Women’s Health, Pediatric Care, and ConnecTX (an instrument assisted soft tissue technique). 

 

It was Dr. Grasse’s background in ballet and on-going injuries that inspired her to pursue a career in chiropractic. Dr. Grasse was first introduced to chiropractic when her father, an LMT, began working for a chiropractic office while Dr. Grasse was a teenager. Dr. Grasse experienced on-going injuries while dancing with the Canton Ballet in the Stark County region. It was through chiropractic and Applied Kinesiology techniques that lifelong food allergies were diagnosed. Dr. Grasse’s quality of life improved significantly. Dr. Grasse thought that if one chiropractor could positively influence her life and health to this degree, imagine what she could do for several others if she also joined the field.
 

Dr. Grasse uses her background to evaluate patients based on nutrition, biomechanical movement patterns, and lifestyle choices to provide individualized, patient-centered care. Dr. Grasse strives to continue learning about various chiropractic techniques to ensure patients are feeling their best and performing at their highest level. She hopes to work with you in all stages of life to provide the highest quality of life.

Dr. Tim Hiner is a new associate to Ragon Chiropractic in Hudson and Green, Ohio but he is not new to the area or our practice. Dr. Hiner grew up with chiropractic. His parents took him to the chiropractor when he was a child.
 

Dr. Hiner graduated from the National College of Chiropractic in 1996. He started practicing in Canton, Ohio in 1997. At different times he has volunteered as the team doctor for the Canton Rugby club, the Green Bulldogs and the Kenmore Cardinals. He continued to work in a solo practice in Akron until he took some time to help take care of his parents. Dr. Hiner has practiced at Ragon Chiropractic previously to help our patients while a doctor was on maternity leave.

 

Married to Jessica they have 3 almost fully grown children. He enjoys spending time with family, outdoor activities, hiking, biking, football, baseball and golf. He is active in church and has enjoyed coaching his kids’ teams. He loves God, his family, chiropractic, cooking and RV-ing. Dr. Hiner is excited to continue learning and growing in Chiropractic as he works closely with Dr. Ragon and the other doctors at Ragon Chiropractic.

Wenqi Li, known as Intern Troy, is from Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. He graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion, Nutrition, and Exercise Science in 2020. Troy injured himself while hiking in Cuba and suffered all right-sided pain from neck to low back to knee in 2018. With great faith in modern healthcare, doctors from different disciplines couldn’t help him much. After 2 years, he tried chiropractic as a last resort and had his first restful night’s sleep. He became a believer in one visit!
Troy’s experience lead him to pursue the profession. He began his journey at Palmer College of Chiropractic West campus in San Jose, California and is completing his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Palmer Main campus in Davenport, Iowa. During his academic career, he served as the president of Palmer West Gonstead Club, officer for Palmer Applied Kinesiology Club, and a brother of Delta Sigma Chi professional Chiropractic Fraternity. Troy is certified in Professional Applied Kinesiology (PAK) and Advanced Knee Chest Upper Cervical. He specializes in Applied Kinesiology, Gonstead, Knee Chest Upper Cervical, Toggle Recoil, Sacro-Occipital Technique, and functional nutrition. 
Troy is looking forward to serving the community with specific chiropractic care and maximizing the innate healing potential that we inherently have.

Lauren has been practicing as a nurse practitioner for about three and half years and as a registered nurse for about six years prior to that. She is a proud wife to her husband, Justin, a new mama to their sweet baby boy, and a fur mama to our dog, Ryleigh. In her spare time, She enjoys spending time in nature, hiking, and kayaking. She also enjoys playing slow pitch softball, practicing yoga, and spending time with the people she loves. 

Lauren believes that how we nourish ourselves, what we expose our bodies to, and the way we cope with stress are all vital elements to our health and the prevention of chronic disease. In her years of practice, she has learned there is a time and a place for medicine, but lifestyle modifications should be at the forefront of care. Lauren sought alternative therapies when she felt conventional medicine was not giving her the answers she desired. She thinks education and communication are both vital aspects of healthcare, and that everyone should have access to the knowledge needed to advocate for their own health. 
Lauren looks forward meeting each of you and assisting you on your wellness journey!