Meet Our Doctors



Dr. Scott Joyce, D.C.


Whatever Dr. Scott Joyce D.C. does, he is firm, positive, and enthusiastic in his approach.  This dynamo of energy applied to chiropractic has helped him build a successful 25 year career.

Dr. Joyce D.C. was born in Concord, California. He is a second generation chiropractor, as both his mother and father graduated from Palmer East Chiropractic College and have practiced in the north valley, primarily Glenn County, for nearly 30 years.  Dr. Joyce D.C. completed his pre-chiropractic education at Chico State, earning his Bachelor Degree in Exercise Physiology.  Dr. Joyce D.C. then attended Life College of Chiropractic-West where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) Degree in 1998.

Dr. Joyce D.C. will gladly share with everyone that the true joy of his practice is his large base of families that come in for wellness care.  Dr. Joyce D.C. came from a large family and has four children which are all heavily involved in sports (basketball, indoor and outdoor volleyball, soccer) and he treats them regularly for sports-related injuries. In fact, all of them have been getting adjusted since birth.

Dr. Joyce enjoys spending as much time as possible with his family.  When he is not with his family you can find him fly fishing or participating in any outdoor activity.


Dr. Trent Darms, D.C.


Dr. Trent Darms D.C. was born in Chico, California and has spent most of his time in Northern California. He played football at Shasta College and at Utah Tech University (formerly known as Dixie State) where he completed his undergrad education and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. Dr. Darms D.C. then attended Life Chiropractic College West, where he graduated with honors and received his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C) Degree in 2023.

Dr. Darms D.C. was first introduced to chiropractic at the age of 12, when he came in to see Dr. Joyce who helped him with a multitude of sports related injuries. This was the beginning of his chiropractic journey. Since being introduced to chiropractic, he has devoted himself to becoming the best chiropractor for his patients. Dr. Darms D.C. provides an enjoyable experience, with a calming yet enthusiastic demeanor to complement a focused approach. One of the best parts of Dr. Darms’ job is the ability to pass knowledge onto his patients.

Dr. Darms D.C. specializes in chiropractic care for the whole family, as well as care for athletes. His attention to detail and passion for getting people feeling better leads him to provide great chiropractic care. He is very adaptable in his approach which gives him the ability to cater care plans to patient’s needs.

When Dr. Darms is not in the office, you can find him at the gym, golf course, coaching football, or participating in outdoor activities. Above all that, Dr. Darms loves spending time with his family.