Meet the team at Breakaway

Dr. Rakesh "Rak" Lad was born in Toronto, Canada, and his family relocated to Plano, Texas, where he has spent the rest of his youth and adult life. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at the University of Houston and then attended Parker Chiropractic College. He has been practicing as a chiropractor in North Texas since 2008.

Sports have been a major influence in Dr. Rak's life. He grew up playing hockey and soccer from the age of five, and he continues to take part in sports, community events, and coaching, and serves as the official team doctor for many teams. His passion for helping others has shaped his career and led to the creation of an energetic, welcoming, family-friendly, and sometimes goofy chiropractic and wellness clinic.

A few interesting facts about Dr. Rak: he has a twin brother, he was the captain of his high school hockey team, and he performed in a Broadway musical.

Dr. Hasheen "Hash" Lad was born in Toronto, Canada, and has called the Dallas area home since moving to Plano in 1996. He has been a practicing chiropractor since 2016 and has had the privilege of working with athletes and organizations including FC Dallas, UNT Hockey, competitive gymnasts, and figure skaters. That extensive experience with athletes has given him a unique understanding of the demands placed on the body across a wide range of sports.

A lifelong athlete himself, Dr. Hash grew up playing hockey, soccer, basketball, baseball, and football. Hockey was his primary sport, and in 2004 he had the honor of being selected to attend Team USA's developmental camp. His passion for sports and understanding of biomechanics became even more personal when he suffered a torn ACL at just 14 years old. Through his own journey with chiropractic care and physical therapy, he developed a strong interest in healthcare and discovered his passion for helping others recover, perform, and live healthier lives.

That passion continues to be at the heart of his approach to chiropractic care. Dr. Hash genuinely enjoys helping patients reach their goals, whether they are recovering from an injury, looking to improve their performance, or simply wanting to feel and move their best. His personal experience as an athlete and his professional experience as a chiropractor allow him to bring both knowledge and firsthand understanding to every patient he serves.

Seema Lad is a Registered Pharmacist who earned her pharmacy degree at the University of Toronto. She is also a Certified Diabetes Educator, a certified yoga instructor, and a functional nutritionist with a background in compounding pharmacy.

Having that expertise inside a chiropractic practice is unusual, and it changes what Breakaway can offer. Most people take several medications and a drawer full of supplements without anyone ever reviewing the whole list together, and interactions, redundancies, and supplements that actively undercut a prescription are common and rarely caught.

Seema handles the practice's functional nutrition, CBD counseling, and medication management consultations. Because a pharmacist is doing the counseling, patients get products screened against their actual prescriptions rather than a recommendation from a retail shelf. She also works with the practice's neuropathy and chronic pain patients on the metabolic side of their care, blood sugar management, B vitamin status, and the inflammatory load that keeps musculoskeletal care working uphill.

Josué Meneses is dedicated to helping patients recover, move better, and live healthier lives. Originally born in Monterrey, Mexico, Josué is a native Spanish speaker who relocated to the Dallas area in 2011. He earned his degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Social Sciences from the University of North Texas, combining his deep knowledge of human movement with a passion for patient-centered care.

Josué's clinical expertise is deeply informed by his life as a lifelong athlete. He has been playing soccer since the age of six, and today he channels that experience into the sports community as a professional referee.

Fun fact: Josué is a twin, just like Dr. Rak.

Ruth Akana was born and raised in East Texas. In 2013, she and her husband, along with their two sons, moved to North Texas, where they have happily lived ever since.

Ruth has worked in the chiropractic field since 2017 and joined Breakaway Chiropractic in the spring of 2022. She strongly appreciates the positive impact chiropractic care can make in people's lives and truly enjoys building relationships with our patients.

Known for her incredible attitude, warm personality, and strong work ethic, Ruth is passionate about making every patient feel welcomed and cared for. She looks forward to welcoming you into our office.