Meet the Doctors Section


Fred Deutsch, DC, DACRBFred Deutsch, DC, DACRB
Dr. Fred is a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University. He’s been in practice in Watertown for the past 24 years and has established a busy family-oriented practice.

He treats many types of conditions including headache, whiplash and neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain and disc conditions, and is one of just several chiropractors in South Dakota that is a board certified rehabilitation specialist. In addition to providing individualized patient care, he serves as a consultant for state chiropractors, providing assistance with the management of many difficult-to-manage or challenging chiropractic health problems. In recognition of his contributions, in 2006 the South Dakota Chiropractors Association named him Chiropractor of the Year.

Dr. Fred is active in the community and currently serves on the Board of Education for the Watertown School District and Lake Area Technical Institute. An advocate for children, Dr. Fred volunteers his time for many community and child-related organizations. He is the past president of the board of the Watertown Boys & Girls Club, serves as a mentor for a child through the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, and participates in reading and literacy programs for Watertown elementary school-age children.

He is an active member of Immaculate Conception Church in Watertown. He enjoys reading, “lake-time” and photography in his spare time.


Kathleen Deutsch, DCKathleen Deutsch, DC
Dr. Kathleen is a native of South Dakota. She is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University and has been in practice since 1980. For the first two years after graduation she had the opportunity of practicing, researching, and teaching with Dr. James Cox, one of the leading authorities in the world on the non-surgical treatment of disc herniations and other challenging back conditions.

As part of a husband and wife chiropractic team and the most experienced female chiropractor in the community, Dr. Kathleen enjoys a very busy and expanding practice. She particularly enjoys treating children, neck and back problems, women’s health issues (PMS, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Pregnancy Discomfort), and chronic health problems (weight management, nutritional imbalances, allergies, detoxification, fibromyalgia, digestive disorders, arthritis, and high Blood Pressure).

She is a certified acupuncturist and is well known in the community for providing lay lectures on a variety of topics including living a healthier, longer life, correction of spinal problems, and acupuncture. She is a member of the South Dakota Chiropractors Association and the American Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Kathleen is active in the Watertown community serving on the School District’s Coordinated Health Care Committee, Right to Life and Immaculate Conception Church where she cantors, teaches CCD and is a member of the Adult Education. She is the mother to four busy and beautiful daughters. In her free time she enjoys bible study, gardening and exercise.



810 10th Street SW, Watertown, SD 57201, Phone: (605) 886-8650, FAX: (605) 886-8663