About Us

About Our Practice


Welcome to Blue Q!


We provide holistic healthcare services, and Chiropractic adjustments are the foundation of this care. At Blue Q, our goal is to check and adjust every man, woman, and child in our community for subluxation.


It is our intent to provide a drug free alternative for our patients so you may experience the most optimal health and wellness possible to live life to its fullest! 


We provide patients with individualized and scientific-based skeletal, muscular, and cellular health programs.  Services include chiropractic adjustments supported by various forms of exercise, manual therapy, and cellular revitalization, designed to reduce symptoms and restore normal function and activity.


Our Mission


We help people focus on doing what they love, and living the abundant life God has promised, to their fullest potential.


Our Vision


Create a world where Chiropractic care is the first consideration towards optimal health and wellness; free from drugs and surgery.


Meet Our Doctor


Dr. Richard Frost grew up with an active lifestyle. His body sustained many bumps, bruises, cuts, scrapes, and twists which took its toll on him. Many times, he went to a medical doctor that prescribed pain pills, muscles relaxers, and 5 days’ rest.


One day in his 20’s, Dr. Richard could not get out of bed without help. A friend came over, helped him get dressed, and watched him crawl into the car. The friend drove to a chiropractor’s office. Dr. Richard was skeptical because he had never heard of chiropractic, but the pain in his low back which radiated down his legs was incapacitating. It hurt just lying on his side in a fetal position. 


Fifteen minutes later, he walked out of the office after the chiropractor had adjusted his back and pelvis. Dr. Richard went back to work without really considering the miracle that had just happened; he had been healed without drugs or surgery!


Dr. Richard went on to have an extensive career in international business before entering the healthcare profession. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University, a Master of International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management, a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University.


His work allowed Dr. Richard to travel the world extensively. During these travels, Dr. Richard saw how similar people’s dreams are of a better life for themselves and their loved ones. 


Remembering his own experience with chiropractic, coupled with his desire to help other people enjoy life to the fullest, Dr. Richard went on to become a Doctor of Chiropractic graduating from Life University in 2016.

Meet Our Team


Derek DeCagna. DC, DIBE

Functional Medicine


Dr. Derek DeCagna is a dedicated and upbeat 3rd generation chiropractor who’s been surrounded by both chiropractic and holistic healthcare his entire life. His family lineage and personal experiences with health complications as a young adult have helped shape him as a practitioner. Dr. Derek believes that his own health experiences and understanding of various health disciplines better enable him to empathize with patients and act in their best interests.


Dr. Derek has a profound love for learning. He holds multiple post-doctoral distinctions and certifications, including enrollment in the International Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine diplomate and eligibility for the clinical neuroscience diplomate. Dr. Derek has also completed advanced clinical training in Nutrition Response Testing and holds certifications in nutrition from Texas Chiropractic College. Furthermore, he has obtained a certification in functional blood chemistry analysis from the ODX Academy, enabling him to comprehensively evaluate and recommend nutritional support for the body’s systems.


Dr. Derek completed his undergraduate studies at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. There, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics with a minor in Classical Antiquity. After working in both scientific facilities and technical sales positions where he used his knowledge and skills to assist various national laboratories and projects in private industry, he chose to study for his Doctorate at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida.


When not practicing, you will find Dr. Derek engaged in some form of physical activity or sport, exploring surrounding city culture, finding new restaurants to taste and spending quality time with friends and family.


Gayle Peltz, MD


Gayle Peltz, MD attended St. George’s University School of Medicine. After completing residencies in Family Practice and Women’s Health she worked for the Veterans Administration hospital system as a locums tenens physician.


As a locum tenen, she spent time caring for veterans in many different locations across the US. Though she is a Family Medicine physician, her true love has always been in the area of holistic and natural healing. Over the years she has completed her required Continuing Education in areas that are complementary to allopathic medicine. After working for the VA for over 10 years she felt the need to branch out into a more holistic area of practice.


After relocating to Florida, she decided to obtain her Certification in Nutritional Response Testing. She believes that with NRT, organ systems can be evaluated, deficiencies identified, and then treated with nutritional supplements reducing the need for pharmaceutical intervention.

Dr. Peltz currently resides in Largo, Florida with her sweet dog, Misty. She enjoys reading, photography, and travelling.


Dr. Daniel Fitzsimmons

Licensed Acupuncturist


I was introduced to acupuncture in the mid-nineties when an acupuncturist in Texas treated me for a breathing problem that my other doctors struggled to understand. The acupuncturist’s treatment was very successful, and this led to my fascination with

Chinese Medicine. I began studying, first at Florida Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine and then at East West College. I have been practicing and learning the acupuncture and herbal medicine for 20 years.


Barbara Hudspeth

Licensed Massage Therapist


Barbara is Florida native-born and raised in Tampa Bay area. She studied in Sarasota School of Massage Therapy and Cortiva Institute Massage Therapy School.


Barbara says: “I love the Lord. I ask the Lord to work through my life and touch to help others that they may feel a difference in my touch as beneficial and healing.”


She takes a personalized approach to every client and incorporates different techniques and multiple modalities such as myofascial release and relaxing deep tissue. 




Anna Treantos

Licensed Massage Therapist


Blue Q Health is proud to be expanding our Licensed Massage Therapy team. Please join us in welcoming Anna Treantos to our team!

After having open heart surgery at 23 years old, Anna decided to become a Massage Therapist at 27. When the hole in her heart was fixed, she understood how powerful the body is, but also, how tension can prevent the blood flow in our bodies and cause issues that can easily be fixed and relieved by Massage Therapy. Anna graduated from Cortiva Institute in 2021, and continues to practice using Neuro Muscular and Myofascial techniques to reduce tension in the body. She is also certified in Cupping Therapy.

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