Originally from Western New York, Dr. Koch (pronounced ‘cook’) was educated at Syracuse University where he earned his Business Administration degree. Darryl became a chiropractic patient for neck and back injuries he sustained in an auto accident in 1993. After receiving effective care from physical medicine, Dr. Koch decided to become a chiropractor. He earned his doctorate degree from New York Chiropractic College in 1998. Dr. Koch received his Chiropractic Sports Physician certification (CCSP) in 1998 and his acupuncture certification in May 2015. Darryl’s active lifestyle and experience resonates with athletes, as well as patients who are looking to maintain their everyday life and activity. Dr. Koch is dedicated to treating typical spine-related injuries, headaches, and chronic pain and specializes in sports and extremity pain. He has further expanded his technique and knowledge base by attending numerous continuing education seminars including upper cervical techniques, functional neurology, Neuro-Muscular Re-education (NMR), workplace ergonomics, whiplash, sports injuries and Acupuncture. Prior to moving to Vermont in 2005, Darryl owned and operated a chiropractic clinic in Geneseo, New York for seven years. He lives in Essex with his wife, Aimee and their two sons, Braeden and Ethan.
Dr. Derrick Ladeairous is originally from Long Island. He received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Binghamton University in 2015. While at Binghamton, Derrick was a Division 1 soccer player, which spiked his interest in helping others with their overall health, pain management, prevention, and body mechanics for optimal performance. Derrick earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College in 2018 as well as his Master’s degree in Acupuncture in 2020. Dr. Ladeairous is certified in Sports Science and Human Performance as well as Webster Technique. In addition to chiropractic, Dr. Ladeairous practices Traditional Chinese Medicine, which gives him the ability to treat patients with both an Eastern and Western philosophy. In his downtime, Derrick enjoys hiking, fishing, and snowboarding.
Dr. Christine Parkinson, PT, DPT is originally from southern NH, but has lived in Vermont since 2019. She received her Bachelor’s degree in exercise science at Lyndon State College and then her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in 2017. Christine has worked in various outpatient clinics throughout her career treating a variety of musculoskeletal injuries. Christine includes manual techniques, KT taping, exercise, balance, home exercise programs, and other treatment techniques, with treatments tailored specifically towards each individual patient’s needs. She has completed continuing education focusing on manual therapy techniques, KT taping, fall prevention, and home modifications for increasing independence and safety. Christine currently lives in Bakersfield with her husband, Peter, and her son, Finn. In her spare time, Christine likes to spend time with her family, hike, camp, read, and garden.
Brian grew up in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. He attended Lyndon State College and graduated in 1995 with a degree in athletic training. He then worked at Dan Wyand Physical Therapy in St. Johnsbury until he moved to the Burlington area in 2004. For the next two years he worked at Dee Physical Therapy in South Burlington where he helped build custom foot orthotics in addition to treating patients. He also met his wife, Lori, and in 2006 he took a break from work so they could take a cross-country mountain biking trip. Upon returning, Brian worked making orthotics and prosthetics. This led to a job at Bio-Medic Appliances, now Hanger Clinic, where he designed and fabricated custom bracing and prosthetic devices from 2008 until starting here at Chiropractic Spine and Sport.
In addition to his other jobs, Brian kept up with his passion for sports and treating patients by working as an athletic trainer with local teams. He was with the VT Ice Storm semi-pro football ball team from 2002-2004, and the Vermont Lumberjacks Jr hockey team from 2015-2019.
A graduate of the Wellness Massage Center and Institute in St. Albans, VT, Linnea truly enjoys the opportunity to be a part of the team at Community Chiropractic Spine & Sport. In order to address her client’s specific concerns, Linnea incorporates Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal and shiatsu massage as well as Thai yoga, fire cupping and myofascial release techniques. Linnea’s bodywork will help to reduce pain, ease tension, increase range of motion and allow you to gain a sense of deeper well-being.