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.
JOANNA - DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
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.
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DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
JOANNA
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
NOELL
ANNA - LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Anna is a graduate of Southeastern Institute of Neuromuscular Therapy. She has extensive training in treating chronic conditions such as sciatica, carpal tunnel, and fibromyalgia. She works with all ages, and is also a certified Medical Massage Practitioner in both NC & SC.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Anna
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 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
KASEY - LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Kasey graduated from Southeastern Institute in 2009. Although she has training in several massage modalities, she prefers to focus on deep tissue and neuromuscular massage. She has a background in working with chiropractic patients and her main goal is to help people. She is licensed in both NC and SC.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Kasey
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, she has 3+ 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 Shepherd, Diesel.
Medical Operations Manager
Samantha
BRIE - MARKETING COORDINATOR / CA
Brie has a Bachelor's degree in Sport Management and an Associate's degree in Marketing Management. Most recently, she was the lead race director for a race management company in Charlotte. Since moving to the Carolinas in 2016, she has been heavily involved in the running community. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, and spending time with her family.
Marketing Coordinator/CA
Brie
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