Meet the team.
Our providers
Dr. Brandon Blood, DC
Dr. Blood is the Founder & Clinic Director at Apex Physical Medicine in Canton, OH. His duties include: patient examination, rendering clinical diagnostic impressions, implementation of treatment program, ordering proper diagnostic studies including x-ray, MRI, CT scan, and Nerve Conduction Studies; and proper referral for medical consultations if necessary.
Dr. Blood was born and raised in Canton, OH. He attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Louisville, OH and went on and received a Bachelor's of Science in Biology at Walsh University in North Canton, OH. After graduation, Dr. Blood moved to Daytona Beach, FL and attended Palmer College of Chiropractic where he received his degree of Doctor of Chiropractic. He graduated as Valedictorian of his class and received several other academic and clinical honors.
Dr. Blood is married to Aubrey (Mastroine) Blood. They currently reside in Canton, OH. They have two children Evelyn and Ellie.
Dr. James Franz, DO
Dr. Franz is a board-certified physician in Family Practice. He is the Medical Supervisor of Apex Physical Medicine. Dr. Franz received his training at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in Family Practice at Akron General. He holds professional memberships in the American Academy of Family Practice (AAFP) and the American Medical Directors Association (AMDA).
Dr. Franz resides in North Canton, OH. He is married and has 3 children. He is actively involved in coaching his children's sport activities. He has been inducted into his high school's Athletic Hall of Fame for his successes on and off the field.
Dr. Nathan Bukuts, DC
Dr. Nate joined our practice in January 2018. He has offered Chiropractic care to the Stark and Wayne county area's since 2007. Clinical proficeincies include: patient evaluation/examination, diagnosic interpretation, individual patient driven treatment plans, performs the Graston Techniqueordering diagnostic studies when warranted, and medical referrals as needed.
Dr. Nate was born in Massillon, OH and grew up in Canal Fulton, OH. He attended Northwest High School in Canal Fulton, OH. Dr. Nate also earned an Associates degree from Stark Sate and his Bachelor's degree in science and profession studies, BPS, from New York Chiropractic College (NYCC). Dr. Nate then attended New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) in Seneca Falls, NY where he received his degree of Doctor of Chiropractic in 2007. He graduated and received several other academic and clinical honors.
Dr. Nate currently resides in Canal Fulton, OH and has twin daughters, Violet and Gracie. Dr. Nate enjoys spending time with his daughters and family, sports, and most outdoor activities
Megan Husted, CNP
Megan brings more than 15 years of nursing experience to Oberlin College. She earned a bachelor’s degree at Kent State University and was a starter for four years on KSU’s NCAA Division I softball team. She worked for many years in the intensive care unit and emergency department at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Megan later went on to further her nursing career at Malone University, earning a Family Nurse Practitioner degree, and has been practicing family medicine with a focus on women’s health/gynecology.
Megan is a sports fanatic and was inducted into her high school’s athletic hall of fame. You can always find her on the sideline or in the bleachers, especially at her kid’s practices and games. Megan and her husband, Gerald, enjoy traveling and living life to the fullest with their children.
