the joint was founded in tucson in 1999 by dr. fred gerretzen, whose vision was to turn the traditional and often misunderstood concept of routine chiropractic care into a simple and affordable reality. today, the joint delivers on that vision, with convenient locations nationwide whose shared purpose is to improve our patients' quality of life through routine and affordable chiropractic care. our mission. our mission is to improve quality of life through routine and affordable chiropractic care. that's why we built a nationwide network of modern, comfortable chiropractic locations staffed with experienced, licensed chiropractors. our membership plans are designed to make chiropractic care accessible, and our no-insurance-necessary approach to chiropractic care is revolutionizing the way people receive health care— putting the relationship back where it belongs, between you and your doctor. at the joint, we strive to maintain the highest quality of care and professionalism, while