About Us

Meet the Team

Read More About Each Team Member

The team at Lake Meridian Chiropractic consists of expert chiropractors and our friendly front office staff.

Dr. Danene M. Saggau DC, BCAO

There I was, lying in the hospital with pneumonia for the 6th time–and I wasn’t even 3 years old. It was at age 3 I received my first chiropractic adjustment from my father, who was in his 1st year of chiropractic school.

Everything changed after that first adjustment. I never needed medication or antibiotics for asthma and allergies again nor did I ever end up in the hospital again with complicating pneumonia.

I worked in my father’s office for 4 summers as a teenager. Day in and day out, I saw miracles before my eyes and after much prayerful consideration I determined I wanted to be a chiropractor and to be able to help people just like he did. It was the best decision I could have ever made.

Dr. Rhea Claire bucasas, dc

Dr. Bucasas grew up in Tacoma and after graduating from Seattle University, she attended Chiropractic school at Life West Chiropractic School in Hayward, California.  Dr. Bucasas always knew she wanted to be in the business of helping people get healthy and improve their quality of life and was on her way to medical school.  However, in undergrad, she connected with a Chiropractor that ultimately changed her course of study to Chiropractic and wellness care, instead of sick care.
 
When Dr. Bucasas is not in the office, she loves spending time with her husband, daughter and the rest of her family.  She is passionate about educating people how to heal, get healthy and stay healthy.  Dr. Bucasas has seen that healing can happen at any age, and so enjoys taking care of everyone from newborns to the elderly and everyone in between.  Additionally, she is Webster certified and loves to help women throughout their pregnancy, and post-partum.  Dr. Bucasas is excited to be a part of the Lake Meridian Family!

Dr. Michele Fuerst

Dr. Michele Fuerst has lived in Washington State most of her life and has always had a passion for health and wellness. She attended Washington State University where she received a Bachelors in Kinesiology and then went on to receive her Doctorate in Chiropractic at Life West Chiropractic College.  It was at Chiropractic school that she discovered the Atlas Orthogonal technique and found it to be the only lasting treatment that has given her relief from her chronic tension headaches.
 
Dr. Fuerst is excited to join Lake Meridian Chiropractic. She loves being part of a team of other experienced Atlas Orthogonal doctors. When she is not in the office, you can find her adventuring in the mountains with her boyfriend Alex, cooking, baking or exercising.

Patient Services Team

At Lake Meridian Chiropractic, our Patient Services Team is dedicated to giving you the best care possible and to get you on the road to good health in an efficient and thorough manner. We couldn’t deliver on that mission without the help of our excellent patient services team.

REIZEL AGUSTIN
Chiropractic Assistant

When you arrive, Reizel will welcome you with her infectious smile. She is enthusiastic and happy to help our patients in any way needed.  She was born in Guam, raised in Hawaii and moved to Washington in 2021.

Prior to joining Lake Meridian Chiropractic, she served in the Army for three years.  What she likes about working at Lake Meridian Chiropractic is “the opportunity to have a career where she can continue to help people.”

Reizel is a mother of two. She enjoys spending time with her family or crafting when she is not at work. She would also like to explore as many countries as possible with her family. 

REBECCA MELDRUM
Chiropractic Assistant

We are so grateful to have Rebecca on our team. No matter where you find her,  whether at the front desk or in the back office, she is ready to help. She greets  everyone with kindness and you can be assured to receive the individualized care you  deserve. 

She likes working at Lake Meridian Chiropractic because “Chiropractic care has made a  big impact in my life as someone who has suffered with migraines and TMJ issues. I  am thrilled to be able to be a small part of our patient’s care to help them feel better  too.” 

She is currently going to school at Highline College to get a BS in Integrated Design.  Being the oldest of 5, her family is a big part of her life. She enjoys being active in her  church and doing good while helping where she can. In her spare time she enjoys  reading, crocheting, listening to music, and playing card games as well as participating  in outdoor activities like archery, shooting rifles, flying her stunt kite and camping with  family.

VICTORIA CAMERON
Billing Specialist/Chiropractic Technician

Victoria is a wonderful addition to our billing team. Her unique gifting, combined with  her patient and calm demeanor, has proven to be the secret to her getting the job  done! She easily explains insurance benefits to our patients while at the same time can  solve complex billing issues. 

Victoria grew up in Kent, graduated from Kentridge High School and then attended  Concordia University in Nebraska where she graduated with degrees in music, English  and a minor in business. 

She states she likes working at Lake Meridian Chiropractic because it inspires her to  dream big, knowing dreams can come true with hard work. People feel better after  coming in and she likes that she gets to be a part of that by solving billing problems.  Best of all she states “It has the same initials as my Mom!” 

In her free time she takes up many diverse interests. Victoria plays keyboard in her  church’s praise band and volunteers at their food bank. She enjoys traveling, especially  to national parks and dinosaur museums. Additionally, she likes to read and write any  genre.

Jacob Navales
Chiropractic Assistant

Jacob was born and raised the youngest of five siblings in Seattle. The first thing you will notice about Jacob is how determined he is to help our patients, whether at the front desk or in the back with the doctors. He is excited to be in the healthcare field and be a part of our patients’ recovery.

Not opposed to adventure, Jacob has enjoyed living in Alaska for four years, traveling to Japan and visiting the birthplace of his parents in the Philippines. In his spare time, his hobbies include playing guitar, gaming and exploring.

Personalized, Quality Care is Our Passion

Lake Meridian Chiropractic has been providing quality, effective chiropractic care to the residents of Kent Washington since 1990. Our expert team of Board Certified chiropractors will help you regain your good health and live pain free without drugs using advanced techniques not readily available from other chiropractors.

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