Phil Castle, The Business Times

Randy Roman brings to his chiropractic practice the same exuberance he exhibited when he opened his Grand Junction office nearly 25 years ago.

In that intervening span, Roman Family Chiropractic moved from a cramped space on Seventh Street to a spacious facility on Patterson Road. Staffing increased from Roman and his wife, Tricia, to 13 employees. Services expanded to include not only adjustments, but also massage therapy and nutrition.

What hasn’t changed, Randy Roman said, is a mission of outreach, education and caring he described as “reach, teach and touch people.”

Nor the effusive passion he brings to his efforts that make even the most Pollyannaish optimists look by comparison like embittered cynics. The animated way in which he talks and the broad smile seemingly affixed to his face.

Tricia Roman said her husband is like that all the time — not just for work or an interview for a newspaper story. “He never has a bad day. He lives his life really grateful.”

Randy Roman said he might slow down a bit, but has no plans to retire from what he considers a calling. “I’m excited for my past. But what really gets me going is our future.”

He said there’s a possibility a daughter and nephew could join the practice — adding yet another meaning to the family part of Roman Family Chiropractic. “What a joy that would be.”

Randy and Tricia Roman opened the practice on Sept. 17, 1999 after relocating to Grand Junction from Atlanta.

Randy Roman received a doctorate in chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, Ga., and worked six months with another chiropractor. He said he soon realized he wanted to work for himself and live in a place that afforded a better quality of life.

He said he found in Grand Junction a place in which he could ride mountain bikes and ski — sometimes on the same day. “We love living here. We live where people come to go on vacations.”

Roman Family Chiropractic opened in a 600-square foot space in an office complex on North Seventh Street. Seven years later, the operation moved into a newly constructed building on Patterson Road with 2,500 square feet. The operation expanded further over the years with the addition of 13 employees, including massage therapists. Tricia Roman serves as business manager.

The practice provides a range of services, including treatments for injuries and chronic conditions as well as help in improving athletic performance. The practice also offers massage therapy, assistance with nutrition and healthy aging. A digital X-ray offers state-of-the-art diagnostic services.

Randy Roman said he believes the body is capable of healing itself and advocates for chiropractic care over drugs. Surgery should be a last resort, he said.

He also stressed a long-term approach to health care that extends beyond six visits to a lifetime. He said many of the patients he treated when he opened the practice still come to him for care. “I  like the long game. Seeing people, anticipating needs, exceeding expectations.”

The Romans attributed the success and longevity of the practice to that approach as well as their religious faith.

At the same time, the practice has received recognition for community service, including food and toy drives. The Colorado Chiropractic Association named Roman as its Chiropractor of the Year for Community Service. Roman also received the Rising Star Chiropractor of the Year Award from the CCA.

Tricia Roman said caring for others — physically and in other ways — is important. “The heart is happiest when it beats for others.”

And so the practice and mission goes on, the Romans said. And for Randy Roman, with the same exuberance he exhibited when he opened his Grand Junction office nearly 25 years ago.

Roman Family Chiropractic is located at 2584 Patterson Road, Suite D, in Grand Junction. For more information or an appointment, call (970) 243-8896 or visit https://romanfamilychiro.com.