Dr. Barnes is an Arizona native, 5th generation, born and raised in phoenix. Life in Arizona is deep in his Heritage. He lives in Mesa with his Wife and 6 children. In late 2007 Dr. Barnes and his wife moved with their first child to Davenport Iowa to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic and graduated in February 2012 with a dual degree consisting of a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Chiropractic. During his time at Palmer College Dr. Barnes was actively involved in the student body and the community in many ways including Treasure, Vice President and President of the Student International Chiropractors Association, President of the NUCCA club, as well as serving in various positions at his church. Prior to his study of chiropractic Dr. Barnes studied engineering and business finance. After Graduating Dr. Barnes spent 2 years furthering his education as a NUCCA associate doctor with Dr. Terry McCoskey at the Living Well Spine Center in Fairborn Ohio.