Ms. Angela Barela, Licensed Massage Therapist

Licensed since: 2005

Specialties: Labor Preparation Massage, Pediatric Massage, Prenatal Massage, Postnatal Massage, Swedish, Trigger Point and Deep Tissue Massage

Languages: English

Hobbies: Working out, ministry, spending time with family

Ms. Angela Barela, Licensed Massage Therapist Licensed since: 2005 Specialties: Labor Preparati... Read More

Mr. Sam Bethune, Licensed Massage Therapist

Licensed since: 2006

Specialties: Cupping Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Neuromuscular Massage, Pediatric Massage, Prenatal Massage, Postnatal Massage, Sports Massage, and Trigger Point Massage

Languages: English

Hobbies: Weight-lifting, traveling

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Jill Burk, D.C., C.A.C.C.P., C.C.E.P., R-DN, B.A.

Education: - University of North Carolina, Charlotte, B.A. History, Cum Laude, 2005 - Life University, Doctorate of Chiropractic, Summa Cum Laude, 2011 - Certified Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics - International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Certified - Webster Technique, Certified - Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, Certified - Dry Needling, Certified - Activator Methods, Certified

Licensed since: 2011

Specialties & Skills: Prenatal & Perinatal, Sports Chiropractic Practitioner, Extremities, Perimenopause, Labor Preparation, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Decompression Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Custom Foot Orthotics, Craniosacral Therapy, Concussion Health Management and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Special Interests: Professional Athletes, Former Professional Athletes, Adolescent Athletes, Wellness Care, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Postnatal, Perimenopause, Whole Families, Radiology, Extremity Adjusting, Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP), Sports Injuries, Research Studies

Chiropractic Techniques: Diversified/Full Spine Technique, Webster Technique, Activator Methods, Thompson Drop Table, Cox Flexion-Distraction, Logan Basic, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), Extremity Adjusting, Spinal Decompression, Manual Therapy, Manual Traction, Craniosacral Therapy, Dry Needling

Honors & Achievements: Top 10 - Graduating Class, Doctorate Program Dean’s List, Published Author in Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Journal, Two-Time Chiropractic Olympics Gold Medalist, Team Captain and Player: Life University Women’s Soccer Team, Player: Life University Men’s Soccer Team, NCAA Division I Scholarship Athlete- 4 years, Academic All-American Student-Athlete, Who’s Who Among Student-Athletes in American Colleges and Universities, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, The National Scholars Honor Society, National Dean’s List, NCAA Adidas College Scholar All-South Region, C-USA Commissioners Academic Honor Roll, UNC Charlotte “Perfect Niner” (GPA 4.0)- 4 years, Chancellor’s Citations Awards for Leadership and Service, UNC Charlotte Chancellor’s List, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society, Outstanding Academic Performance in an Athlete Award, Bonnie Cone Leadership Award, Keynote Speaker: Chancellor’s Banquet, Keynote Speaker: NCAA Coaches Convention, Most Valuable Player, Defender of the Year, NCAA 1st Team All-Tournament, 1st Team All-Conference, C-USA Champion, C-USA Champion, Harmony, Inc. International Chorus Finalist

Affiliations: International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Women Leading Medicine, Association of Chiropractic Extremity Practitioners, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, League of Chiropractic Women, Chiropractic Biophysics, Holistic Pediatric Association, Airway Houston Practitioners, Birthworkers of Houston, Women in Sports

Service & Volunteering : Haiti Women’s Job Creator, Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief, Race for the Cure, Hope for Haiti Gala, National Soccer Coaches Event Planner, North Carolina Youth Soccer Association Scheduler, Yes! Clinic Volunteer Coach, McCrorey Family YMCA Volunteer Coach, Volunteer Youth Club Soccer Coach, Division I Student-Athlete Academic Tutor- 20+ Subjects, Houston Zoo, Disability Services Note-Taker, MerryWood Assisted Living Weekly Visitor, Humane Society, SPCA, Great Dane Rescue, American Red Cross, St. Jude’s Children’s Network, Georgia Organics Farm to School Program, College Soccer Camps Coach, Texas Shootout Soccer Tournament Volunteer

Hobbies & Interests: Going on adventures with my family, watching sports, playing soccer, Futsal, weightlifting, jet skiing, hiking, coaching, Barbershop music, singing, percussion, piano, creative writing & poetry, writing parodies, reading, game night, musical theater, animal behavior, gardening, ornithology, botany, gardening & horticulture

Email Dr. Burk

>“As a former Division I NCAA scholarship soccer player, I saw firsthand how chiropractic care kept my teammates performing at their best. After successfully owning a practice in Denver, Colorado, I am thrilled to return to my roots here in Houston, Texas. My husband and I are incredibly fortunate to raise our three young children here—all of whom received their very first adjustments on the day they were born! My ultimate commitment to my patients is simple: to care for every individual who walks through my door just like a member of my own family.”

Jill Burk, D.C., C.A.C.C.P., C.C.E.P., R-DN, B.A. Education: - University of North Carolina, Ch... Read More

Ploy Chotiratkul, D.C., C.A.C.C.P.

Education: - University of Houston, B.S. Human Nutrition & Foods - Texas Chiropractic College, B.S. Biology - Texas Chiropractic College, Doctorate of Chiropractic - American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics, Certified

Specialties and Skills: International Chiropractic Pediatric Association Certified, Nutritional Counseling, Kinesio Taping, Soft Tissue Therapy, Webster Technique certified, Advanced 100 hours of Craniosacral therapy and Myofascial unwinding through “Dynamic Body Balancing” with Dr. Carol Phillips 2019

Special Interests: pregnancy, pediatric, postnatal, kinesiotape Chiropractic Techniques: Diversified, Activator, Thompson, Flexion-Distraction, Logan Basic, Craniosacral, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Webster Technique

Languages: English, Thai

Licensed since: 2013

Hobbies: Traveling, Crafting, Skeet Shooting, Eating

[Email Dr. Ploy} (emailto:dr.ploy@westuwellness.com)

>“Being able to provide my patients with this safe, non-invasive, natural alternative to healing has been my greatest achievement.”

Ploy Chotiratkul, D.C., C.A.C.C.P. Education: - University of Houston, B.S. Human Nutrition &... Read More

Ms. Savannah-Morgan Dickerson, Licensed Massage Therapist

Licensed since: 2022

Specialties: Cupping Therapy, Myofascial techniques, Trigger Point and Chair Massage

Languages: English

Hobbies: Reading, yoga, producing and performing music

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Mr. John Forristal, Licensed Massage Therapist

Licensed since: 2018

Specialties: Aromatherapy, Chair Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Cupping Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone, Myofascial pain relief with post-isometric stretches, Trigger Point Therapy, and Sports Massage

Hobbies: Anime, Manga, Renaissance Faires, Anime conventions, movies, and video games

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**Education: - Ferdowsi University of Mashad, Iran - B.S. in Biology - Parker University, Doctorate of Chiropractic - American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (Certificate Pending)

Specialties and Skills: “Webster Technique” Certified and 200 hours training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Activator Basic technique, Kinesiotape, Craniosacral Therapy Upledger Institute 2015, Craniosacral Therapy for babies and pregnancy with Carol Gray 2016, Advanced 100 hours of Craniosacral therapy and Myofascial unwinding through “Dynamic Body Balancing” with Dr. Carol Phillips 2018

Special Interests: Pregnancy, Pediatrics, Cranial Techniques, Mysofascial unwinding and Dynamic Body Balancing, Rock Tape

Chiropractic Techniques: Diversified, Activator, Thompson, Flexion-Distraction, Logan Basic, Craniosacral, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Webster Technique

Languages: English, Farsi

Licensed since: 2014

Affiliations: International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, American Chiropractic Association, League of Chiropractic Women, American Pregnancy Association, Women Leading Medicine

Email Dr. Hanieh

>“I have a great passion for educating families to empower them with an understanding of how the human body functions so that wise decisions can be made about one’s own health and well-being.”

**Education: - Ferdowsi University of Mashad, Iran - B.S. in Biology - Parker University, Doctora... Read More

About Caroline Long, D.C., C.A.C.C.P.

Education UCLA, B.A. Psychology Chinese University of Hong Kong Texas Chiropractic College, Doctorate of Chiropractic, Summa Cum Laude American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics, Certified

Opened West University Wellness, P.C. in April 2004

Specialties and Skills Acupuncture, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association certified, Webster Technique certified, Advanced Activator Certified Practitioner, Nutritional Counseling, Kinesio Taping, Advanced 100 hours of Craniosacral therapy and Myofascial unwinding through “Dynamic Body Balancing” with Dr. Carol Phillips 2019

Special Interests pregnancy, pediatric, scoliosis, craniosacral, and nutritional counseling

Licensed since 2001

Community Activities Texas Dragon Boat Association (Co-Founder), San Jacinto Girl Scouts (ex-Board Member, current Troop Leader), Women Leading Medicine (co-founder, Board Secretary), Texas Chiropractic Association

Hobbies Traveling, Reading, Musical Theater, Triathlons, Mud Runs, Aerial Fabrics

Email her

>“Ever since I was diagnosed with scoliosis, I wanted to work with young patients and educate them and their parents on the benefits of chiropractic care.”

About Caroline Long, D.C., C.A.C.C.P. Education UCLA, B.A. Psychology Chinese University of Hong ... Read More

Menka Patel, D.C., C.A.C.C.P.

Education: - University of Houston, B.S. Biology - Texas Chiropractic College, Doctorate of Chiropractic - American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics, Certified

Specialties and Skills: Webster Technique certified, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association certified, Activator Basic Certified Practitioner, Craniosacral Therapy, Kinesio Taping, Graston Technique, Cupping, Soft Tissue Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation certification with Herman & Wallace

Community Service: Houston Food Bank, Girl Gone International, Tour de Tacos biking group

Special Interests: pregnancy, pediatric, sports, pelvic restoration

Chiropractic Techniques: Diversified, Activator, Thompson, Flexion-Distraction, Craniosacral, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Logan Basic, Webster Technique

Languages: English, Hindi, Swahili, Gujarati, Spanish

Hobbies: Traveling, Cooking, Painting, Gardening, and playing Scrabble

Licensed since: 2010

Email Dr. Patel

>“I strongly believe that there is a place for all the miraculous medical breakthroughs we are experiencing in the medical community today. However, in our haste for a quick fix, we turn to these measures much too quickly. Many times, these issues can be resolved completely without the need for drugs and surgery and the risks that these might bring. Sometimes, simple and natural is best.”

Menka Patel, D.C., C.A.C.C.P. Education: - University of Houston, B.S. Biology - Texas Chiropra... Read More