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         Be Fit.  Eat Right.  Think Well.

Dr. Gary Dennis
Wellness Chiropractor

Hi, I’m Dr. Gary Dennis. I’ve been in practice in Fairfax for 28 years and still love coming into the office every day to care for my patients to help them regain and maintain their health. I was originally attracted to chiropractic as a profession because the science and art of chiropractic was based in a deep respect and understanding of the human body’s ability to repair and regulate itself.  

Through undergraduate and graduate studies of anatomy and physiology I was awed by the complexity of each of the body’s systems from the circulatory system to the digestive system, from the immune system to the reproductive system. What I began to clearly understand was that the best thing I could do, as a physician, was not to add anything to the body but rather to eliminate any interference to proper body function...Learn More

Dr. Lisa Przybysz
Wellness Chiropractic

I graduated with honors from Life University’s College of Chiropractic. I received my Bachelor degree in Biology from the University of Detroit Mercy.  

I have been personally seeing a chiropractor since the young age of six. My mother started taking my younger brother when he was one year old because of constant and severe ear infections. After about a month of care he was rid of the infections, off antibiotics, and not in need of another eustachian tube surgery. Because of the great success with my brother’s health, my mother brought in the rest of the family for chiropractic evaluation. Thereafter, a monthly chiropractic adjustment became a very important part of our healthy lifestyle habit  ...Learn more.

Wellness Director

Debra Dennis, CHHC, AADP
Holistic Health and Lifestyle Coach    
Licensed Drugless Practitioner

Debra Dennis, founder of Indigo Lifestyle Solutions Inc., has been a highly respected Consultant and expert in the field of Lifestyle Coaching and Household and Estate Staffing for the past 20 years. She has worked with hundreds of families in the Washington DC area creating balance and harmony in the lives of busy working households. Her educational roots are grounded in the field of Mental Health and Creative Therapies from the University of Bridgeport. Debra furthered her scope of studies in New York at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and received her Certification as a Holistic Health Coach. Click Here to Learn More

Wellness Team

Jo

My name is Jo and I’m the office manager at this exciting chiropractic and wellness center.    For almost 20 years I’ve not only been an office manager but also a chiropractic patient.  So I truly believe in the work I do, trying to keep such an important health care facility working properly and efficiently. I am very involved with the behind the scenes, day to day operations of the office, which would not be possible without the help of our friendly and efficient staff. Working in an environment where doctors are helping people reach their optimum health goals in a safe and natural way is what I love about my job.

Paula

My name is Paula, another proud member of the Family Chiropractic of Fairfax team.  When I’m not in the office posting payments and electronically filing insurance claims, I am a mother of three very active teenage girls and a wife.  All my girls play basketball and so I spend a lot of my free time transporting them to the gym for either practices or games.  My favorite hobbies include Sudoku, reading fiction and enjoying the company of friends and family. My goal this year is to start my own vegetable garden.  Since working at FCC of Fairfax, I have observed many patients improve their mobility and their lifestyle.  It is so exciting to see! The Wellness Center has truly been a blessing to me and I’ve tried to incorporate many of the things I’ve learned into my daily life.

Nancy

I read on a bumper sticker once, “Try not to become a man of success but a man of value.” (Albert Einstein) It was like a light bulb moment for me. Even if I succeed, the importance of it all is what I get out of it.  

Hi, my name is Nancy and I am a full time high school student, taking rigorous A.P. classes, being an active member of my congregational church, and working a part-time job. It isn’t as easy as it sounds. With many responsibilities come time management, and whole-hearted persistence. But I feel very grateful because I know that with these responsibilities I will be able to grow, and mature, with a brighter future with all of the lessons I learn at the office. 

Kathy

Hi!  My name is Kathy.  I am the mother of 4 daughters and the grandmother of 5.  I am in my fourth year at the Family Chiropractic Center.  I do therapies, develop x-rays and deal with insurance companies. So, when you come to our office I may be helping to take care of you!  

Beth

Hello, my name is Beth and I have been an insurance coordinator with Family Chiropractic of Fairfax for four years. I’m fluent in English and Spanish, so any questions that you might have regarding insurance, your first visit, or the treatment that you will receive I will do my best to get answers for you.  

I enjoy working at Family Chiropractic of Fairfax because of its friendly atmosphere and the relationships that I develop with the patients. I look forward to greeting you!

Meet the team behind Creating Wellness

	Patrick Gentempo, Jr., DC, Chief Executive Officer An internationally renowned lecturer, researcher and business consultant for over 20 years, Dr. Gentempo is unmatched in his ability to integrate the philosophy, science, clinical practice and business of wellness. His vision for Creating Wellness was to develop a simple consumer program that incorporates all 3 dimensions of a person’s wellness – The Physical (Be Fit), Bio-Chemical (Eat Right) and Psychological (Think Well).  He has received numerous awards and honors from the highest levels of the profession, and in 2007 Dr. Gentempo was inducted into the prestigious Wellness Hall of Fame.
	Christopher Kent, DC, FCCI, Director of Research Dr. Kent is co-founder of the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance and a Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Imaging. He was named the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) “Chiropractic Researcher of the Year” in 1991 and “Chiropractor of the Year” in 1998. He is the author of over 100 articles in peer-reviewed and popular journals, a contributor to textbooks, and a member of the postgraduate faculties of several chiropractic colleges.
	Debra Cassera, President Debra Cassera brings over 20 years of diverse business and operational experience to her role as President of CWA.  During her tenure with CWA she has contributed to the controlled growth of CWA and the recent launch of the Corporate Wellness program. Prior to joining CWA, Ms. Cassera was the president and founder of Primetime Partners, Inc., a full service financial software consulting firm.  Prior to starting her own business Ms. Cassera functioned as Executive Vice President and CFO of a publicly held mail order and retail company.
	Thomas M. Berish, Chief Operating Officer Tom Berish brings to CWA over 20 years experience in the Sales & Marketing field promoting and selling business to business services and products. Most recently, Mr. Berish was the Vice President of Marketing for Xansa, an international Information Technology company based in London. His previous experience includes strategic planning and tactical implementation of product and brand development, promotional initiatives, market channel integration and coordination, sales force management, and budgeting.
	Nathaniel Branden, Ph.D Dr. Branden, is a lecturer, practicing psychotherapist, and author of twenty books on the psychology of self-esteem.  His work has been translated into 18 languages and has sold over 4 million copies, and includes such titles as Taking Responsibility, The Six Pillars of Self Esteem, and My Years with Ayn Rand.  Dr. Branden provides a fresh prespective to the Sound Advice (Think Well) portion of the Creating Wellness Program.
	G. Russell Reiss, MD A world renowned Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr. Reiss joined Creating Wellness as Medical Director in 2007.  As a practicing cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Reiss came to recognize that modern technology had advanced our ability to keep people alive however it was sometimes disproportionate to their actually quality of life.  As Medical Director, Dr. Reiss focuses his attention on taking a more proactive approach to health and working with the medical community to recognize this trend.