Meet Our Team
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DR. Clay Gasparovich D.C.
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 2005- Licensed by: South Carolina and North Carolina
Dr. Clay started his scholastic career at the University of Kentucky where he studied exercise physiology and kinesiology. During this time he was a member of the NCAA Division I swim team where he competed against some of the fastest swimmers in the world. He became a 4-time NCAA All-American and 2-time record holder for the University of Kentucky. He competed in multiple grand prix and national swimming events throughout his career including the 2004 Olympic trials in Long beach, CA.
Dr. Clay is a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic where he received his doctorate. He studied functional movement patterns, rehabilitation, biomechanics, and gait analysis while at Logan. He is certified in ART (active release technique) and Graston instrument assisted soft tissue technique. He is also certified in TMJ (jaw dysfunction) evaluation and treatment, and Kinesio tape (Rock Tape).
Dr. Clay has worked with high level athletes including NFL, NBA, MLB, professional runners, triathletes, Olympic hopefuls, college and high school athletes of all kinds. He enjoys coaching and helping athletes improve their performance
Dr. Clay is very excited about getting involved with the community and looks forward to helping people of all ages and backgrounds improve their health and performance.
Chiropractor
DR. CLAY GASPAROVICH D.C.
DR. MATT PAPPICCO D.C.
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 2003- Licensed by: South Carolina and Georgia
Dr. Matt Pappicco completed his bachelor's degree in kinesiology with a focus in exercise science from James Madison University (JMU). While at JMU he was a member of the NCLL Men's Lacrosse team as a three year starter and captain.
Soon after graduation, he started Advantage Training Inc; a personal training and wellness practice. His philosophy on training was heavily influenced by Ian King who's innovations, on a balanced approach to training, have impacted physical preparation of the athlete since the 1990's. He was certified by the American Council on Exercise in 2002 and the National Academy of Sports Medicine in 2004.
While running Advantage Training Inc, he was the Junior Varsity lacrosse head coach and Varsity assistant coach at his alma mater Don Bosco Preparatory in Ramsey, NJ. In addition, he helped start lacrosse programs at Dwight Englewood elementary and Saint Paul's middle school in Bergen County.
Dr. Matt graduated magna cum laude from Life University's Chiropractic program where he received his doctorate and received the Clinic Excellence Award.
Dr. Matt has learned a lot about people and health during his 15 years in the field. He continues to pursue a holistic and balanced approach to health and performance.
Chiropractor
DR. MATT
PAPPICCO D.C.
DR. JOSE GOMEZ D.C.
Dr. Gomez is a Board-Certified Chiropractic Physician who has served Charlotte and the surrounding communities in North and South Carolina for over 18 years. Originally from Bogota, Colombia; Dr. Gomez is a proud graduate of Mercer University in Macon, GA where he was a member of the NCAA Division I Men's soccer team. After completing his 4-year degree at Mercer, Dr. Gomez continued his education at Life University School of Chiropractic in Marietta, GA. Dr. Gomez's goal is to provide excellent care to patients who have sustained an injury as well as patients who want to maintain the highest level of health through wellness care. Dr. Gomez prides himself on providing the highest quality care through the most up to date treatment strategies. In his spare time, Dr. Gomez enjoys spending time with his family and exercising.
Chiropractor
DR. JOSE
GOMEZ D.C.
DR. JOHN BARTEMUS D.C., CFMP, BCIM, AFNI, DACBN(c)
"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease"
- Thomas Edison
Dr. John Bartemus is a Chiropractic Physician who strives to meet the standard for health care that Thomas Edison set over a century ago. Now more than ever, our society needs holistic doctors who are devoted to finding the unique cause of each individual person's issues and correcting it in a natural, drug-free way. Time and research have shown that more drugs do not equal more health. Our nation is suffering from a burden of chronic disease that is not the result of a deficiency of pharmaceuticals. It is the result of a lack of knowledge as to what our bodies require to be healthy. Our society is built on a magic bullet paradigm, this will never lead to health. Disease did not happen overnight, neither will health.
If you are looking for an objective, evidence-based, holistic integrative health doctor to help you determine the cause of your dysfunction(s) and remove them, Dr. John Bartemus is here to help you.
CREDENTIALS
- International #1 Best Selling Author of The Autoimmune Answer
- Doctor of Chiropractic
- Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
- Board Certified Integrative Medicine
- Member, Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)
- Member, PANDAS Physicians Network (PPN)
- Member, International College of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine (ICHNFM)
- Member, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR)
- Member, North Carolina Integrative Medicine Society (NCIMS)
- Graduate, American Functional Neurology Institute (AFNI)
- Reviewer, International Journal of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine (IJHNFM)
Functional Medicine
DR. JOHN
BARTEMUS D.C.
JOANNA - PRACTICE DIRECTOR
Joanna is a Graduate from the University of Kentucky in 2006 where she studied Business and Communications. During her time at the University of Kentucky Joanna was a competitor for the swim team and 2 time All American. She was also a member of the 2006 NCAA team that competed in Athens, GA. Her professional career has been in Sales, Marketing and Recruiting where she has won many top achievement awards. When she's not working Joanna enjoys spending time with her Husband and 3 kids and getting to the beach as much as possible.
Would you like the CCHP team to work your next event?
Please email us at joanna@celanesechiropractic.com with details or submit form under "EVENTS" tab.
We look forward to hearing from you.
PRACTICE DIRECTOR
JOANNA
MELODY - FUNCTIONAL REHAB SPECIALIST
Melody is a graduate from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's in Science. During her sophomore year in High School, she was recruited to run on the track and cross-country team. This sparked her passion for running that would extend through today. She's a RRCA certified running coach and has completed 12 marathons, numerous half marathons, and ultra-relays. She's also coached group fitness and personally trained athletes on/off since 2000. Her area of interest and passion has always been educating herself on how to quickly observe poor movement patterns and help her athletes address muscle imbalances so they can become more resistant to injury. She is very excited to combine efforts to help you work on your functional mobility and motor control so that you can have confidence performing life tasks and reducing the risk of future injuries. In her free time, she loves to just hang out with her two teenagers and 4 dogs.
Functional Rehab Specialist
Melody
JARVIS - LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Jarvis is a graduate from Southeastern Institute. He is a licensed massage therapist in both South and North Carolina. The modalities he most often utilizes are neuromuscular massage, Swedish, Prenatal/Postpartum, Sports Massage - Injury and Recovery, Lymphatic System Massage and Trigger Point Release. His mission is to relieve the stressors of everyday life and also help to educate each patient on the importance of understanding human anatomy.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Jarvis
CALVIN "CJ" - LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
CJ became a licensed massage therapist and bodywork practitioner in 2015. He is currently licensed in both South and North Carolina. Although he is well rounded in 15 massage modalities, he loves to perform trigger point therapy, migraine and sinus massage, and structural integration.
CJ has also studied various subjects to increase his ability to help those he works with. He has studied rehabilitation techniques, postural assessment, gait cycle, holistic nutrition, herbalism, aromatherapy and most recently became a life-coach.
He believes the body was uniquely made to heal itself and that the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual components of the body must be closely aligned to achieve a maximum health level.
During his free time, CJ enjoys learning languages, he currently knows quite a bit of Hindi and is working on Spanish. He loves competing in tennis tournaments and above all else performing and recording music. He looks forward to working with people of all ages and backgrounds in the community, vowing to help them achieve the highest level of health possible.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Calvin "CJ"
TOVAH - WELLNESS OPERATIONS MANAGER
Tovah graduated from Southern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education and a minor in Coaching. Tovah was a four-year Division I swimmer at SIUC. She moved to the Carolinas to be closer to family and warm weather. She now trains for running events from 5Ks to marathons. When she is not working or training, you will find her with family or playing with her dog Hunter.
Wellness Operations Manager
Tovah
SAMANTHA - MEDICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Samantha is a Certified Nursing Assistant with 5+ years assisting in patient care. A South Carolina native, she played volleyball and basketball for her high school and attended York Technical College. Samantha enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with her family and German Shepherds, Diesel and Kimber.
Medical Operations Manager
Samantha
ANNABEL - CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT
Annabel enjoys meeting our patients and assisting in any way she can. She is a native of Rock Hill, graduating from Rock Hill High School in 2015. In her free time, Annabel enjoys spending time with her beautiful twin girls, Kaylee and Kylee, and says there's never a dull moment.
Chiropractic Assistant
Annabel
KRISTINA - CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT
Kristina went to York Technical College and obtained her associates in Science. She is currently working towards her bachelor's degree in Environmental Science. Kristina is originally from Michigan and moved to Fort Mill 12 years ago. In her free time, she likes to be outdoors, travel and spent time with her Family.
Chiropractic Assistant
KRISTINA
BRENDA - CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT
My name is Brenda. I was born in Mexico and raised in Rock Hill. I graduated from Rock Hill High School in 2013, where I also earned a certificate for Teaching Fundamentals for my love of kids. I have been working as a Chiropractor Assistant a little over 5 years and absolutely love the field. I pride myself in being Bilingual and serving our Hispanic community. I love spending time with my family, hanging out with friends, and dancing.
Chiropractic Assistant
BRENDA
NOELL - SPORTS NUTRITIONIST
Noell Yanik is a local mom, wife & Certified Sports Nutritionist with over 10 years of passion led experience in the wellness industry. Her work has been seen/published in the Huffington Post, Charlotte Observer, Good Morning America, Women's Health Magazine who also named her as one of the top 5 trainers in the US (2014), and she is currently the Fitness Expert for Fox's Good Day Charlotte morning program. Most recently she published, Unbreakable Core, a training program that creates a 360 degree tight core, and has also created the UBCPlus online community and training which is know for healing gut dysfunction & getting people to lose weight and keep it off with her realistic approach to wellness.
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SPORTS NUTRITIONIST