Meet the Staff

Dr. Mike Murphy
 
 
Dr. Mike Murphy has been in Chiropractic practice for 52 years. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa as a 4th generation Chiropractor. After two years in the army, Dr. Murphy started his first Chiropractic practice in Louisiana, Missouri and in 1982 he moved his practice to Hannibal. Dr. Murphy has a passion for helping people get back to better health. He is board-certified in Chiropractic, Acupuncture. He is a member of the Missouri State Chiropractors Association, and a Fellow in the Acupuncture Society of America. Dr. Murphy and his wife Wendy have seven adult children and fourteen grandchildren that they enjoy spending time with. He enjoys playing his clarinet and conga drums in the Holy Family church choir.
 
Abbie Moore
Abigail Moore along with her husband Nathan and 4 kids live in the Hannibal/New London area. They have been in this area since attending HLG in the mid 90s where Abbie received her RN nursing degree. They enjoy a small farm and homeschooling and are active members of Antioch Baptist Church.  Abbie also enjoys gardening and reading. She has worked for Murphy Chiropractic for 3 years.
 
Tina Hardy
 
Tina grew up in Frankford and is married to Mike Hardy. They currently live in  New London.   She helps Dr. Murphy with therapy. Tina has two grown children and seven grandchildren. She enjoys reading and visiting her grandchildren. Tina has been working 16 years as an assistant at our office.
 
Cherie Knutelski 
Cherie joined the staff in June 2014.  She has multiple duties at the office. Cherie is in charge of processing Medicare insurance claims, and of some days helps out at the front desk or helps Dr. Mike with therapy on patients. She enjoys golfing, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Cherie has worked for Murphy Chiropractic for 10 years.
Jennifer VanHoose
 
Jennifer started working at the office in September 2018. She works in the front office, helps Dr. Murphy with patients and also works with insurance.
 
Lorri Grimes

Lorri joined the staff in 2024. She grew up in Tucson, AZ and moved to Hannibal in 1990. Lorri and husband, Herb have three grown children and three grandchildren. Lorri is an active member of Immanuel Baptist church. She also enjoys walking, gardening and spending time with her kids and grandkids.