Dr. Anna Saylor, co-owner of Van Every Family Chiropractic Center, is a family chiropractor in Royal Oak who never planned on it. She started out set on becoming a veterinarian, moved to zoology, and worked at the Minnesota Zoo before a family friend pointed her toward chiropractic. She has been at it for almost 30 years.
What did Dr. Saylor want to be before she became a chiropractor?
She wanted to be a veterinarian. She said, "I was going to be a veterinarian." Then she found out "I do not do well with blood."
She actually hit the floor while helping out with surgeries, so she pivoted and changed to zoology. A change of plans like that sends many people in a new direction, and it did for her.
Why was the zoo not the right place for her?
The zoo had animals, but she wanted her days built around people. She worked at the Minnesota Zoo and said she loves animals for sure, but she also loved "walking around, talking to the people, spending my day more with people."
She put it another way: she realized she "loved talking to the people even more than the animals." That told her the zoo was not the place for her either.
Who pointed her toward chiropractic?
A longtime friend of her family, who was a chiropractor and a mentor to her, pointed the way. He said, "Anna, you love helping people and you love natural health."
She went to Palmer's homecoming, and she said it changed her life. "One trip to Palmer's homecoming and I was hooked." She saw people who were happy and healthy and decided, "this is what I want to do."
What is it like to see a family chiropractor in Royal Oak at Van Every?
At Van Every Family Chiropractic Center, the whole family can be seen under one roof at 4203 Rochester Rd. Dr. Saylor, Dr. John Johr and Dr. Zach Conner all do all of our techniques, and all three see pregnant patients, babies and children. You can read about each of them on our meet the doctors page.
Parents come to us for pediatric chiropractic, expecting moms come for prenatal chiropractic, and many households are seen together as part of family wellness. Families come to our Royal Oak office from Ferndale, Berkley, Troy and Clawson.
Dr. Saylor said it plainly: "Almost 30 years later, I still love it every single day." That love of helping people is the same reason she walks into the office each day.
If you would like to meet her and the rest of our team, call or text (248) 616-0900 or book online.
Frequently asked questions
Did Dr. Anna Saylor always want to be a chiropractor?
No. She first planned to be a veterinarian, then moved to zoology and worked at the Minnesota Zoo. A longtime family friend who was a chiropractor told her she loves helping people and natural health, and a trip to Palmer's homecoming got her hooked on chiropractic.
How long has Dr. Saylor been a chiropractor?
Almost 30 years. She said, "Almost 30 years later, I still love it every single day." She is co-owner of Van Every Family Chiropractic Center in Royal Oak, where Dr. John Johr and Dr. Zach Conner practice alongside her.
Who sees families at Van Every in Royal Oak?
All three of our doctors do: Dr. Anna Saylor, Dr. John Johr and Dr. Zach Conner. Each does all of our techniques and sees pregnant patients, babies and children. Families come from Royal Oak and nearby towns. Call or text (248) 616-0900 to get started.
