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The Ariya Family Chiropractic Chiropractic Team
Massage Therapists
Stephanie Young
Stephanie interned at our office in 2007 where she demonstrated an excellent knowledge base and technique. Stephanie has always been interested in health care and non-surgical ways to benefit patients.
Lisa Rogers, NCMT
Lisa graduated from Chowan College in 2006 with a B.S. in Physical Education/Sports Science. She was a special education teacher for 2 ½ years before getting married to her high school sweetheart and moving to Hawaii. In Hawaii, she went back to school for Massage Therapy and finished in October 2009.
Lisa is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer, running and enjoying the outdoors. Being an athlete since the age of three, Lisa has had the opportunity to travel to Sweden and Finland to play soccer with People to People Sports Ambassadors.
Lisa is excited to be a part of Ariya Family Chiropractic
Chiropractic Assistants
Lorri Dotson, ACCA
The Office Manager and Insurance Specialist for Ariya Family Chiropractic is Lorri Dotson. Lorri has worked in the chiropractic field for 25 years, her duties have included adjunctive therapies, front desk, insurance billing and patient advocacy. She has continued to grow in the field, obtaining an Advanced Certificating for Chiropractic Assistants through Cleveland Chiropractic College.
To have a longevity of 25 years in any field requires a great love for what one does, and that would be case for Lorri. She has experienced firsthand the powerful benefits that chiropractic care can provide and is excited to be able to work in a field that yields such a positive affect on patient's well being and quality of life.
When not at work, Lorri enjoys music, traveling, reading, the beach, good food and good friends.
Christine Johnson
Christine has been a wonderful addition to our office within the last year. Christine is our front desk receptionist and will aid patients in checking in and out on every visit, as well as scheduling subsequent treatments or new patient visits. Christine was born in Chesterfield and took part in The Spanish Immersion Center at Manchester High School and is bi-lingual.
Christine loves people and has the benefit of being the first person every patient meets when they start care. Being a part of this practice has truly changed her life, she has greatly enjoyed watching the difference chiropractic has made in so many people's lives.
Laura Poole, C.A.
Laura moved to Virginia in 2009. She grew up in New Jersey but was born in Argentina .
Laura was first introduced to Chiropractic care about 15 years ago. She was suffering from severe asthma and was dependent upon several medications to assist in her breathing. She began chiropractic care and began to see results fairly quickly. Within a short amount of time, she was no longer dependent upon any medication and was much healthier and stronger than she had ever been.
As a result of the positive impact that Chiropractic made on her life, Laura became a Chiropractic Assistant in New Jersey and spoke at various seminars and health fairs about her amazing experience.
Laura performs the physical therapy treatments at Ariya Chiropractic and therefore has daily contact with patients and She is excited to be a part of the Ariya Chiropractic team.
In her leisure time, Laura enjoys spending time with her three dogs, and staying active in planning social events for children and charitable events in the community. She has also spent several years working as a nanny.