About Us

The Vitalistic Viewpoint

The Life University Clinics recognize and respect the self-aware, self-directed, self-maintaining, self-healing, and self-improving nature of life and living beings.

The Mission of the Life University Clinics

The mission of the Life University Clinic System is to improve the health and well being of people in the communities we serve by providing chiropractic care and other health services, centered on the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. We will maintain excellence in the educational standards of our teaching clinics, and encourage all constituents of our clinics to actively participate in their own health and wellness care, and to actively participate in health and wellness programs that reach out to others in our communities.

The Mission of Life University

The mission of Life University is to empower each student with the education, skills and values needed for career success and life fulfillment based on a vitalistic philosophy. The University’s undergraduate, graduate and professional programs – each one committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research and the overall student experience – offer a vision and the promise for a meaningful life, the proficiencies necessary to achieve optimum personal performance and the wisdom to become transformational leaders in an increasingly diverse, global and dynamic world.

Clinic Directory

Name

Phone

Bio

Associate Dean of Clinics for the College of Chiropractic

Bernadette Lavender, MPH, DC	770-792-6100	Bernadette.Lavender@LIFE.edu
Dr. Lavender is the Associate Dean of Clinics for the College of Chiropractic. She has operated her own private chiropractic practice for more than 10 years. She has a Master’s degree in Public Health with a concentration in administration of healthcare. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, a favorite quote: “it is what it is.”

Director of Campus Center Health and Optimum Performance

Susan Sharkey, D.C., Director	770-426-2664	ssharkey@life.edu
Graduated from Life University 1981 Dr. Sharkey has been with Life University since 1991 and is the Director of the Campus Center for Health and Optimum Performance. She has more than 10 years of experience with a private chiropractic practice. Dr. Sharkey is interested in horticulture and does volunteer work in her community. She likes the quote “always expect the unexpected.

Director of Center for Health and Optimum Performance

Mark Ferdarko, D.C.	770-792-6100	Mark.Ferdarko@life.edu
Dr. Ferdarko is the Director of the Center for Health and Optimum Performance overseeing the personnel and operations of the clinic. He previously has 13 years of experience with private chiropractic practices and is a certified Wellness Practitioner. Dr. Ferdarko has been with Life University since 2008 and has a special interest in the care of patients and mentoring of students. He loves motorcycles, hunting, shooting and spending time with his family. His favorite quote is “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure”

Director of Community Outreach Clinics

Steven Mirtschink, D.C., C.C.W.P.	770-426-2946	smirtsch@life.edu
Dr. Mirtschink is a certified Wellness Practitioner and has been a faculty clinician and administrator at Life University since 1986, and is the Director of the Community Outreach Clinic programs. He was in private chiropractic practice for 10 years, and his special interest is the care of patients and education of students. Dr. Mirtschink participates in several community service organizations, coaches young people, plays golf, and enjoys spending time with his family. A favorite quote is “the greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.”

Director of Clinic Support Services

Mark R. Maiyer, D.C.	770-426-2766	Mark.Maiyer@life.edu
Dr. Maiyer is the Director of Clinic Support Services at the Center for Health and Optimum Performance and is also a radiological technologist, overseeing the personnel and operations of Radiology, Functional Kinesiology, and Nutrition Services. Dr. Maiyer has been with Life since 2006 and has a special interest in teaching and mentoring the student interns. He loves to coach children’s sports and spending time with his family. His personal favorite quote is “live life loving and laughing.”

Director of Clinic Advisement

Frank Schwitz, D.C.	770-792-6100	FSchwitz@life.edu
Graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1989. I was in private practice from 1989 to 2000. In 2000 I was hired by LIFE as a Faculty Clinician. In 2006 I moved into the Clinic Advisement Program.

Quality Assurance and Health Care Compliance Officer

Tim Guest, D.C.	770-792-6100	Timothy.Guest@life.edu
I was in private practice for twenty years, fifteen of those years I concurrently taught at Sherman College of Chiropractic in the patient clinic as well as the classroom. While at Sherman I developed a survey course which evaluated all mainstream chiropractic techniques. I also developed an instrument adjusting elective based on the Activator Methods. I served as an extension faculty member for Sherman’s Senior Intern Externship Program from 1992 to 2006, during which time I hosted/trained approximately 30 chiropractic interns in my practice. In 2006 I came to Life University as a Faculty Clinician in the outpatient clinic, which later became the Center for Health and Optimum Performance C-HOP. In 2009 I became the HIPAA Compliance Officer for the clinic system and in 2011 I also assumed the duties of the Quality Assurance Officer. I have taught the HIO Knee Chest and the Advanced Toggle elective classes since 2013 and 2014 respectively.

Executive Director of Level III Clinic Programs

John F. Markham, D.C.	770-792-6100	John.Markham@life.edu
Private practice since 1978, Life University faculty since 1985, Breakthrough Coaching practice coach, Activator Methods instructor, Research Department at Life University. Interested in the neuromechanical basis of chiropractic and the innate basis of chiropractic, healthy living lifestyle, active in church and family, bioenergy and intention in healing.

Campus Center for Health and Optimum Performance

Stephen Bloomingdale, BS, DC, CCSP	770-426-2664	stephen.bloomingdalei@life.edu
Dr. Bloomingdale is a March 1984 graduate of Life University, having earned his BS degree from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, and CCSP (Sports Injury) from Logan College. He served as an active member of the dynamic Life academic faculty after graduation and through 1989 when he and his wife Dr. Laura, also a Life grad & practicing DC, opened a very successful family practice in Toccoa, GA. Twenty plus years later, having raised their family they’ve sold that practice in 2008. A deep appreciation for the profession and desire to again work with students led to his return to Life University in July 2010. A longtime Rotarian, “Service Above Self” serves as a worthy life motto. Varied interests include hiking, Atlanta Braves baseball, Harley’s, college football and spending time with his family at their north Georgia home. Current readings include a variety of informative books and historical texts about the Appalachian Trail.
Paul Blumsack, DC	770-426-2664	Paul.Blumsack2@LIFE.edu
Dr. Paul Blumsack graduated from Life University in 1994. Prior to entering Life University, he served in the United States Air Force. He is married to Paula and has five children. Dr. Blumsack has a passion for helping his fellow veterans as well as being involved in high school rugby. In practice, Dr. Blumsack enjoys administering care to infants through seniors as well as athletes. His techniques of choice are, Toggle and Thompson and any other technique that will locate and correct vertebral subluxations. He developed and now teaches the “Dynamic Upper Cervical Analysis and Protocol”. He is a member of the Georgia Council of Chiropractic and currently serves on their board of directors. Dr. Blumsack and his entire family have lived and promoted the chiropractic lifestyle for almost 30 years. He is excited to be able to work with students and help them become great chiropractors
Beatrice Borges, DC, DACBN	770-426-2664	Beatrice.Borges@life.edu
Dr. Beatrice Tapia-Borges graduated from Palmer West in 1987. Dr. Tapia shares an office with Dr. Gardner. Dr. Tapia-Borges has 22 years of experience in private practice, including patients in special populations such as children with autism and ADHD. Dr. Borges received her Diplomate in Neurology in 2013. She also served as a disability evaluator and expert witness for Workers Compensation and Auto Injuries. She specialized in Diversified, Thompson, Cox and Brimhall Techniques. Her husband, a retired football and swim coach, afforded her the opportunity to work with many athletes. She enjoys musical theatre, the beach, family time and lattes. One of my favorite quotes is “The world is what YOU think of it, so think of it DIFFERENTLY and your life will change.”
Ralph Bucci, D.C.	770-426-2664	rbucci@life.edu
Dr. Bucci has been a faculty doctor at Life for more than 10 years, and has 13 years’ experience in private chiropractic practice, with a focus on family care, sports, and personal injury. He is skilled in Diversified, Thompson, and SOT and considers his special area of expertise to be “the spine.” Dr. Bucci enjoys outdoor activities, target shooting, real estate investing, and loves working with the interns to help them improve their skills in clinic operations and patient care. Among his favorite quotes are “the harder you work, the luckier you get”, “there is an island of opportunity in the middle of every difficulty, and when your ship comes in, make sure you are willing to unload it.”
Sean Finnegan, DC	770-426-2664	Sean.Finnegan@life.edu
Dr. Finnegan is a 2002 graduate of LIFE University. He is a native of Chicago, IL, built and maintained a family and sports injury practice there for 14 years after graduating. He completed the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician program through Palmer College, Whiplash Injury Biomechanics and Traumatology through Spine Research Institute of San Diego, and is Level II Rocktape FMT. He is a member of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. “I have a great interest in the history of Chiropractic, the specifics of our techniques and their precise applications, so my patients experience their fullest potential. Words that have guided me: ‘The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.’ – Mahatma Gandhi.”
Gwendolyn Gardner, DC	770-426-2664	Gwendolyn.Gardner@life.edu
Dr. Gardner has been a chiropractor since 1988 serving others through teaching and chiropractic college administration, maintaining a practice coverage business and a private practice since her graduation. Her practice focused on family wellness. She is the second chiropractor in her family. She enjoys reading, cooking and being outside. Her most important values are family and faith. She is looking forward to working with the LIFE students as they hone their chiropractic skills. Her favorite quote is “Be the change you want to see in the world.”
Roomieh Hamrang, D.C.	770-426-2664	rhamrang@life.edu
Graduated Life 1988 Dr. Hamrang has been a clinic faculty doctor at Life for more than 20 years and for those same years has maintained a private part-time chiropractic practice. Her areas of expertise are the chiropractic techniques toggle, Life Full spine, S.O.T., Activator and she is certified in Thompson. Dr. Hamrang enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, gardening, and shopping. Her favorite saying is “regard man as a mine rich in gens of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit therefrom.”
Douglas March, D.C.	770-426-2664	dmarch@life.edu
Graduated from Life University in 1982 Dr. March was in chiropractic practice for 23 years in GA and has worked for Life for over 26 year. He is interested in golf, race cars, and motorcycles. (Dr. March is also known as “Bad Santa”.)
Dan Michel, D.C.	770-426-2664	dmichel@life.edu
Graduated from Life in 1978. Dr. Michel has been at Life University since 1991 serving in various clinical positions, and was in private chiropractic practice from 1978-1990.
Eric Nicholas, D.C.	770-426-2664	eric.nicholas@life.edu
Dr. Nicholas holds a B.A. degree from Huntingdon College and a D.C. degree from Palmer College 1997. Before joining Life University, he had been in private practice for 10 years in Kentucky and for 2.5 years in Florida. Also, he has worked for 2 multi-disciplinary practices and was a faculty clinician for Palmer Florida. He specializes in Diversified, Thompson, Full Spine, and Gonstead. He has a certificate from Logan College in the CCSP program and personally trained with and received certification in advanced radiographic studies with Dr. Russell Erhardt. He enjoys golf, reading, running, family and island time. Teaching is a passion and he looks forward to working with the interns to help them on their path to success in life. He believes this quote says it all, “enter to grow in wisdom, go forth to apply wisdom in service.”
Kent Vanderslice, D.C., FICPA, FCBP	770-426-2664	kent.vanderslice@life.edu
Dr. Vanderslice is a 1998 Graduate of Life University. He has been in private practice for 12 years. His current practice is located in Dallas, GA. and focuses on family wellness care. Dr. Vanderslice is certified and holds fellowships with the I.C.P.A and C.B.P. Dr. Vanderslice loves jazz, Starbucks – Espresso Roast, Earl Grey tea lots of downtime with his family.
Yvonne Troutman, Clinic Staff Manager	770-426-2664	YTroutman@life.edu
April Basler, Office Assistant	770-426-2664	April.Basler@life.edu
Monyetta Joshua, Office Assistant	770-426-2664	Monyetta.Joshua@life.edu
Shannon Lee, Office Assistant	770-426-2664	SLee@life.edu
Kelly Robinson, Office Assistant	770-426-2664	Kelly.Robinson@life.edu
Larrie Smisson, Office Assistant	770-426-2664	Larrie@life.edu
VonChristian Webb, Office Assistant	770-426-2664	VWebb@life.edu

Center for Health and Optimum Performance

Michael Abbatinozzi, D.C., D.A.C.N.B.	770-792-6100	MikeAbba@life.edu
Dr. Abbatinozzi has been a clinic faculty doctor at Life University since 1998, and also has 20 years of experience in his own private chiropractic practice. He is interested in health and human potential, nutrition, neurology, music and sports. The processes of learning and self-development are especially meaningful to him. Dr. Abbatinozzi holds a Diplomate and Fellowship in Neurology, is certified in Motion Palpation analysis, Network Spinal Analysis, and Exercise Science. He has a strong belief in the power of the chiropractic adjustment and a “less is more” approach when specific care is given.
Nick J. Bravo, D.C.	770-792-6100	Nick.Bravo2@life.edu
Dr. Nick Bravo graduated from Life University in 1993. Before coming to Life, he received an Associate’s degree from Moorpark College and a Bachelor’s from the State University of New York. Dr. Bravo has been in private practice since 1993; he currently practices in Canton where he specializes in nutrition, rehab, and anti-aging.
Joy M. Dunwoodie, D.C., CCSP	770-792-6100	Joy.Dunwoodie@LIFE.edu
PRIVATE PRACTICE EXPERIENCE/LIFE U EXPERIENCE: After graduation, Dr. Joy Dunwoodie founded her own chiropractic practice; through Chiropractic, she changed the lives of people in her home town for almost 25 years. She brings her tested real-world experiences to Life University as a Full Time Faculty Clinician at the Center for Health and Optimal Performance and as an Adjunct Faculty for Chiropractic Sciences in the College of Chiropractic. She is Life University’s lead Advanced Thompson Technique instructor as well as teaching labs in various other Chiropractic Science courses. Dr. Dunwoodie is committed to help provide future chiropractors with the education, skills and values needed for personal and professional success. INTERESTS, PERSONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL Dr. Dunwoodie’s personal life is centered around her husband and four children. Her family enjoys activities together such as skiing, hiking, biking, golfing, and fishing especially at their cottage in northern Michigan. She is an avid runner and has completed two marathons. AREAS OF EXPERTISE In addition to becoming a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician in 2009, Dr. Dunwoodie earned her Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor designation in 2010. This combined, specialized training in fitness, injury prevention and treatment, and the enhancement of sport performance is an additional tool with which she treats patients and educates students.
James W. Eaton, D.C.	770-792-6100	James.Eaton@LIFE.edu
A 1992 graduate of Life University, Dr. Eaton has been on Faculty since 1993. He has worked in many areas of the School and started his career at Life in Clinical Sciences in the School of Chiropractic. He is the author of 4 texts/study guides that were used in the 3^rd and 4^th academic years and held the Academic Rank of Associate Professor. Dr. Eaton was the President of the Faculty Senate for four years. In early 2010, Dr. Eaton was selected as the first Life University Faculty to be appointed to serve as Director of the Life University Clinic at the First Peoples Hospital in Zigong Sichuan China. After returning from China, Dr. Eaton joined the Life University Center for Health and Optimum Performance where he currently serves as Faculty Clinician/Assistant Professor mentoring 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th quarter students in the Level 2 portion of their Clinical Experience.
Bill Hamilton, D.C., B.S.E.	770-792-6100	William.Hamilton@life.edu
Dr. Hamilton has served as a Faculty Clinician in the Center for Health and Optimum Performance since 2008. He has 28 years of practice experience including 13 years in Rome, Georgia and is currently practicing in Marietta, Georgia. His training and experience include Full Spine/Diversified technique, Applied Kinesiology, Contact Reflex Analysis, Meridian Response Technique and Standard Process Whole Food Nutrition.
Melodie Mitchell-Black, D.C.	770-792-6100	MMitchell@life.edu
Dr. Melodie Mitchell Black earned both her Biology and Doctorate of Chiropractic degrees at Life University graduating in 2007. While at Life University, she was able to utilize skills in sports chiropractic working with men and women’s basketball teams and intramural sports programs. Sports injury management and preventative health has been her passion for several years. Her vast background with include working with athletes spanning from high school, collegiate, and professionals varying from football, basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, cheerleading, yoga, and martial arts.
Mariana J. Perosino, D.C.	770-792-6100	MPerosino@life.edu
Dr Perosino has been in private practice in Spain, Argentina, and the US providing family care. She has been at Center for Health and Optimal Performance Pediatric Unit since 2013 mentoring students and assisting patient care. Her specialties include prenatal care, pediatrics, nutrition and yoga.
Danielle Pichette, D.C., D.A.C.N.B.	770-792-6100	Danielle.Pichette@life.edu
I practiced in Quebec, Canada for 17 years after I graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1991. I moved to Marietta in January 2008 and started working at Life University, in C-HOP as a Faculty Clinician. I own a private practice in Kennesaw. My areas of expertise include Upper cervical knee-chest, Atlas Orthogonal (BCAO), Diplomate in Functional Neurology (DACNB), Fellow in Childhood Developmental Disorders (FABCDD), Advanced Proficiency rated in Activator Methods, TRT, Positive Psychology.
Robert Rectenwald, D.C., B.C.A.O.	770-792-6100	Rectenwald@life.edu
Ongoing active private practice since 1985 utilizing Atlas Orthogonal , Grostic, Orthospinology, Activator and Torque Release techniques. Faculty clinician in outpatient clinic since 1995. Lab instructor for: Life Cervical, Toggle, Thompson and Torque Release College of Chiropractic courses. Board Certified in Atlas Orthogonal, Advanced Graduate in Orthospinology, Advanced Proficiency in Activator, Advance Proficiency Certified in Torque Release techniques.
Paula Rhodes, DC, DACNB	770-792-6100	Paula.Rhodes@life.edu
NAME: Paula Rhodes, DC, DACNB CREDENTIALS: CCEP, DACNB PRIVATE PRACTICE EXPERIENCE/LIFE U EXPERIENCE: Dr. Rhodes graduated from Rutger’s, A State University with a BA in Physiology, and earned her DC from Life University in 1991. She practiced 10 years in a successful solo family practice that emphasized proactive whole health and nutrition. She attended many Functional Medicine seminars, and in 1996 also received her Certification as a Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner. She sold her practice in Dec. 2001 and entered real estate sales. She managed a Real Estate sales business for 7 years, but missed health care, so she began working part-time in a nutrition-based chiropractic family practice in Dalton, GA. In early 2010 she joined the faculty at Life Chiropractic in the student clinic (Campus Center for Health and Optimum Performance) and in 2012 moved to the Functional Neurology unit at Life’s outpatient clinic (Center for Health and Optimum Performance). In 2013 she received her Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. INTERESTS, PERSONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL: Making healthy tasty food and teaching lifestyle changes, fitness, music, mentoring others in a church group, anything outdoors, hiking, camping, ballroom dance, movies, books, and debate! AREAS OF EXPERTISE: CCEP (Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner) 1996 DACNB (Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board) 2013 FAV. QUOTE/PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY/PRACTICE VIEWPOINT: To give less than the best is to sacrifice the gift. Carpe diem! Have a big vision for yourself, and for your patients, even if they don’t for themselves. Give your best anyway, always. Never forget those who came before that paved the way, and the source of your gifts.
Irving Russell, D.C.	770-792-6100	Irving.Russell@life.edu
NAME:Dr. Irving Russell CREDENTIALS: D.C. PRIVATE PRACTICE EXPERIENCE/LIFE U EXPERIENCE: I have been in private practice (primarily family and personal injury) full time since 1994. I have also been clinic faculty for a total time of 8 years (2000-2003 & 2011-present) INTERESTS, PERSONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL: All things chiropractic, sports and aviation. I retired from the United States Air Force after proudly serving in the medical field proudly for 29 ½ years FAVORITE QUOTE/PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY/PRACTICE VIEWPOINT etc: Live life to its FULLEST!
Margaret Sliwka, D.C.	770-792-6100	Margaret.Sliwka@life.edu
Dr. Maggie has been a practicing chiropractor since her graduation from Life University in 2009. She practiced in The Netherlands for 6 years before coming back to the States in 2015. She has since opened her own practice in Marietta where she focuses on the biomechanical functionality of the human experience. INTERESTS, PERSONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL In her free time, Dr. Maggie enjoys being outdoors with a good book, hiking, swimming, lifting weights in the gym, catching a movie in the theater, and spending time with friends. FAVORITE QUOTE/PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY/PRACTICE VIEWPOINT In the words of Bob, “Baby Steps.”
Teri Lorencen Stockwell, B.A., D.C., FICPA	770-792-6100	Teri.Stockwell@life.edu
Dr. Teri Lorencen Stockwell is a Faculty Clinician in Life University’s Center for Health and Optimal Performance. She specializes in Pediatrics and Maternity Care. In addition, she is an Adjunct Professor in the College of Chiropractic and is Lead Instructor for our Chiropractic Biophysics Technique Class and Labs. She is also a reference Clinician for Standard Process products in the outpatient clinic. Dr. Stockwell is a member of the Faculty Senate and serves the Life community on multiple committees. Dr. Stockwell maintained a successful practice in Northern Michigan for 18 years before joining the faculty at Life. She continues to see referrals from area midwives at her private practice in Marietta.
Michael L. Tomasello, D.C.	770-792-6100	MTomasello@life.edu
Dr. Tomasello has practiced for the past 23 years using the Gonstead System of chiropractic. He graduated Life University in 1993. He has been teaching at Life since 2006 and is an Associate Professor. He is a Faculty Clinician in the Center for Health and Optimum Performance and the lead Gonstead Technique instructor. Dr. Tomasello is a 1986 graduate from the University of Massachusetts in with a BS Exercise Science. He is a member of the Gonstead Clinical Studies Society and a member of the Diplomate Committee. At Life University he is a Faculty Advisor to the Gonstead Study Club.
Louis Toth, BA, DC	770-792-6100	Louis.Toth@LIFE.edu
Dr. Toth is a Faculty Clinician, and Assistant Professor, at Life University’s Center for Health and Optimum Performance. In addition, Dr. Toth has maintained a private practice for the past twenty-seven years. Dr. Toth is a graduate of Life Chiropractic College and brings his years of practice, and teaching experience to Life University, in order to continue to fulfill his passion for teaching. His goal is to contribute towards Life University’s mission of consistently offering the highest quality Chiropractic education available, thus empowering the graduated student with the skills and knowledge to provide the public with exceptional health care. INTERESTS, PERSONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL Dr. Toth has a passion for international travel, and a goal of playing a role in the expansion of Chiropractic in Eastern Europe. He has a passion for physical fitness, and the promotion of a heathy life style amongst his patients, both at Life University’s Center for Health and Optimum Performance, as well as, his private practice. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Certified in physical therapeutic modalities FAVORITE QUOTE/PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY/PRACTICE VIEWPOINT Technique Integration, or the idea of tailoring the patients care to their unique needs, is the approach Dr. Toth has brought to Life University and applied to his private practice.
Gwendolyn M. Tutt, D.C.	770-792-6100	GWTutt@life.edu
Associate Professor, Clinic Faculty – Center for Health and Optimum Performance, PEAK Doctor, OSHA Compliance Officer, HIPAA Privacy Officer, Interim Clinic Director – North Marietta Clinic, Student Intern Advisor, College of Chiropractic (Technique and Analysis Instructor- Full Spine, HIO, Knee Chest and Life Cervical Techniques, X-ray Report Writing and Instrumentation), Implemented the Knee Chest Upper Cervical Technique into the University’s curriculum, Faculty Advisor- Harvey Lillard Society (aka SABCA).
Peter J. Wilson, DC, BS	770-792-6100	PWilson@LIFE.edu
INTERESTS, PERSONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL Family time, playing tennis AREAS OF EXPERTISEf Full spine, Thompson and toggle techniques FAVORITE QUOTE/PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY/PRACTICE VIEWPOINT I like to try to treat people the way in which I would like to be treated.
Thomas Wuerth, D.C	770-792-6100	TWuerth@LIFE.edu
A 2011 Graduate of Life University, I have been in private practice since 2011. My private practice focuses on sports related injuries and rehabilitation of extremities. My interests include inspiring and motivating others. The most gratifying work for me is helping others find success in life. Whether it is in their professional lives, personal lives, or in goals they are trying to achieve. I enjoy provoking thought and inspiring action. I am a devoted husband and father of two amazing children that keep my wife and I constantly on the move. I enjoy being outdoors whether it is camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, or road cycling. The more sunshine the better. I also enjoy great music, great friends, great food, and great wine. My areas of expertise include the Torque Release Technique. I am certified through the Holder Research Institute and Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner through the Council on Extremity Adjusting My favorite quote is – “In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing to do, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.”- Theodore Roosevelt
Karen Gates, Administrative Assistant	770-792-6100	Karen.Gates@life.edu
Brett North, Clinic Manager	770-792-6100	Brett.North@life.edu
Anna Barrett, Office Assistant	770-792-6100	Anna.Barrett@life.edu
Nicolet Cloyd, Office Assistant	770-792-6100	Nicolet.Cloyd@life.edu
BreAnna Evans, Office Assistant	770-792-6100	Breanna.Evans@life.edu
Jennifer Goodridge, Office Assistant	770-792-6100	Jennifer.Goodridge@life.edu
Krystal Harris, Office Assistant	770-792-6100	Krystal.Eford@life.edu
Sylvia Martin, Office Assistant	770-792-6100	Sylvia.Martin@life.edu
Jennifer Matthews-Bess, Office Assistant	770-792-6100	Jennifer.Matthews-Be@life.edu
Diane Prince, Office Assistant	770-792-6100	Diane.Prince@life.edu
Courtney Sample, Office Assistant	770-792-6100	Courtney.Sample@life.edu
JoAnn Shultz, Office Assistant	770-792-6100	JoAnn.Shultz@life.edu
Shelia Stevens, Office Assistant	770-792-6100	Shelia.Stevens@life.edu
Monyetta Strickland, Office Assistant	770-792-6100	MStrickland@life.edu
Omar Sullivan, Office Assistant	770-792-6100	Omar.Sullivan@life.edu

Community Outreach Clinics

Eva Elsangak, D.C.	770-426-2946	Eva.Elsangakl@life.edu
Dr. Elsangak has worked with interns and patients at Life University Outpatient Clinic since 1996, in Outreach Clinic since 2007. Dr. Elsangak maintains an Advanced Proficiency Rating in Activator Methods, a technique she utilizes in her private practice. She is involved in the University’s international health promotion activities.
Kerith Powell DC BS	770-426-2946	Kerith.Powell@LIFE.edu
PRIVATE PRACTICE EXPERIENCE/LIFE U EXPERIENCE Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker University 2000. Family practice in Chicago IL through 2003. Personal Injury Practice in Bronx, NY through 2006. Life Faculty Clinician since 2006. Private practice Snellville, GA. INTERESTS, PERSONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL Family provides my greatest joy and takes most of my spare time. We enjoy visiting new places together. We enjoy exploring new culinary delights. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Techniques used in practice are Thompson, Diversified, Activator, SOT, NSA, Extremities, AK, CBP. FAVORITE QUOTE/PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY/PRACTICE VIEWPOINT I think it would be nice if we all “live the life you love and love the life you live” – Robert Nester “Everyone needs a chiropractor and there is a chiropractor for everyone” – Kerith Powell
Joyce Sayers, DC	770-426-2946	JSayers@LIFE.edu
INTERESTS, PERSONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL Hydroponic Gardening Historic Reading AREAS OF EXPERTISE TRT, Diversified Thompson FAVORITE QUOTE/PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY/PRACTICE VIEWPOINT We the people hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
John T. Thornhill, D.C.	770-426-2946	John.Thornhill@life.edu
After graduating from Life University in June, 2010 Dr. John moved to Lineville, AL where he went into private practice with Dr. Robert “Bob” Steele at Steele Family Chiropractic Life Center. He provided care to the people of north central Alabama until heeding the call to teach. In November of 2015 he started as an Assistant Professor/Faculty Clinician in the Life University Community Outreach Center. In practice Dr. John served a medically underserved community in rural Alabama which provided invaluable experience in managing complex patient cases. He is Webster technique certified and specializes in family care.
Julio Cebanos, Office Assistant	770-426-2946	Julio.Cebanos@life.edu
Vanessa Galvan, Office Assistant	770-426-2946	Vanessa.Galvan@life.edu
Brenda.Pacheco, Office Assistant	770-426-2946	Brenda.Pacheco@life.edu

Digital Imaging

Whitney G. Fuqua, DC, DACBR	770-426-2766	Whitney.Fuqua@LIFE.edu
PRIVATE PRACTICE EXPERIENCE/LIFE U EXPERIENCE Previous owner and director: Vital Health Family Chiropractic, Virginia Beach, VA. Teaching Resident in Diagnostic Imaging, Parker University, Dallas Texas. Assistant professor Diagnostic Imaging, Parker University, Dallas Texas. INTERESTS, PERSONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL Picking things up and putting them down, fitness and the constant struggle to be more fit. Educating students and chiropractors on what diagnostic imaging means to their life and practices and how they can use this tool appropriately and effectively. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology Clinic Radiologist at C-HOP FAVORITE QUOTE/PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY/PRACTICE VIEWPOINT Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. Don’t get mad, get better.
Stacey Brewer, Radiologic Technologist	770-426-2766	Stacey.Brewer@life.edu
Kiersten Criswell, Radiologic Technologist	770-426-2766	Kiersten.Criswell@life.edu
Kathryn Waylett, Radiologic Technologist	770-426-2766	Kathryn.Waylett@life.edu

Functional Kinesiology

Paul L. Donaldson, D.C., CCSP	770-792-6100	Paul.Donaldson@life.edu
PRIVATE PRACTICE EXPERIENCE/LIFE U EXPERIENCE: Dr. Donaldson, born and raised in Atlanta, GA, graduated from Life Chiropractic College December 13, 1996 and has been a licensed chiropractor in Georgia, Tennessee and Michigan since 1997. He owned a private practice, Donaldson Chiropractic Center, in Waynesboro, GA, between 1998 and 2010. In January 2009, precipitated by the need to care for his elderly parents, he moved back to Atlanta, and accepted a Faculty Clinician position in the teaching clinics at his alma mater. Once back in Atlanta, he reconnected with and married, in June 2012, his wife Sandi, whom he met in sixth grade. At present, Dr. Donaldson is a LIFE University full-time faculty member supervising patient care by Levels I, II, and III interns in the Functional Kinesiology department at the Center for Optimum Health and Performance (CHOP). INTERESTS, PERSONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL Besides all things chiropractic, his interests include, but are not limited to, Rotary International, UGA sports, skydiving, scuba, golf, motorcycles, microbiology and going down the road “less traveled.” He ranks his involvement with Spinal Missions Inc., LLC, providing chiropractic care to the populace of a third world country, as one of the most rewarding accomplishments in both his professional and personal life. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Dr. Donaldson is enrolled in Life University’s 52-credit hour Master of Science degree in Sport Health Science in the specialty track of Sport Injury Management with an expected date of graduation in the spring of 2016. He is certified in Cox Flexion Distraction and is pursuing a Proficiency Rating with The Activator Method®, but personally prefers providing care with Full Spine/Diversified technique. He completed post-graduate education in chiropractic sports medicine earning a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician/Practitioner® (CCSP®) certification and is currently working towards a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physician® (DACBSP®). FAVORITE QUOTE/PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY/PRACTICE VIEWPOINT His favorite quote is, “With great power comes great responsibility.” The thematic and often-quoted (including by the Supreme Court of the United States) Spider-Man phrase with great power comes great responsibility is widely attributed to Uncle Ben. However, in Amazing Fantasy #15, where it first appears, it is not spoken by any character.
Joseph Haezebrouck, D.C., P.T.	770-792-6100	jhaezebr@life.edu
Dr. Haezebrouck has been a faculty clinician at Life since 1997, and helped develop the functional rehabilitation department in 2002. He has been practicing chiropractic at his private office for 26 years. His interests and special skills include Footlevelers, PT, laser, modalities, and active care. He does chiropractic research, hikes and snorkels, and collects antiques.