Branden is an ACSM certified Exercise Physiologist and has a degree in Exercise Science from Georgia State. He has experience training all populations from a clinical environment to Sports training including the Atlanta Braves!

Manisha Kapasi is the President and Owner of Meadows Physical Therapy and Hand Clinic since its inception in 2001. She started the clinic to provide individualized care to patients. In 2003, she opened a second branch in Lawrenceville. Manisha has a PhD in Anatomy and has over 27 years experience as a physical therapist in treating orthopedic and hand injuries and is a certified hand therapist for the past 18 years. She has served as a guest lecturer at Emory University to teach the Doctor of Physical Therapy students about hand rehabilitation. In 2009, Manisha obtained her certification in Dry Needling to treat myofascial pain. Manisha is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and Georgia Upper Extremity Special Interest Group.

Dr. JJ Anthonijs graduated from The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with his Bachelors of Science degree in 2000 and immediately attended Palmer College of Chiropractic where he graduated with his Doctorate of Chiropractic in January of 2004.  As a Palmer graduate, Dr. JJ was trained in the traditional hands-on techniques of chiropractic care with extensive training in the Gonstead technique and extremity adjusting.  After starting his career in the midwest through owning and managing clinics in Wisconsin and Illinois, Dr. JJ relocated and started Complete Family Healthcare in Alpharetta, GA as of 1/1/2006. He now joins Medical Fitness and Wellness Group as their exclusive Chiropractor.

Dr. JJ has developed his own blended technique of full spine and extremity adjustments for patients of all ages and demographics while striving to achieve the most ethical and logical approach to clinical management of many different health care conditions that can be successfully treated without the use of medications and surgeries.  With a certification in Advanced corporate Wellness and his experience as an established local chiropractor, Dr. JJ has had the opportunity over the past 9 years to provide weekly on-site chiropractic care and regular health related speaking engagements (the one day/wk. he doesn’t see pateints at CFHC) for Jackson Healthcare, which was recently named the healthiest place to work for in Atlanta 3 out of the last 4 years.

Sam is a certified exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine. He has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and has worked in the rehabilitation field for 6 years. Sam got introduced to the benefits of regular exercise in college. He views exercise as a powerful tool to combat chronic disease and supports the Exercise is Medicine Campaign. Sam enjoys helping people make lifestyle changes to improve their health. He lives in Cumming with his wife and children. His hobbies include hiking, tennis, and cycling.

Ashly is a Medical Massage and Corrective Therapist with a great passion for restoring balance in the body. It genuinely hurts her to see people in pain, and she loves the role she gets to play as a bodyworker in helping relieve that pain. She specializes in correcting imbalances through various techniques, but the foundation of her work is Neuromuscular Reprogramming. NMR allows her to regain function of inhibited muscles while releasing those that are overworked and causing said inhibition, thus improving functionality and integrity in the joints. Her goal with every client is giving you the best results possible with zero pain for the long term.

Mike’s journey with physical fitness began in college 28 years ago when he broke his leg playing Rugby. He soon realized the importance of proper rehabilitation and Corrective exercise to build functional strength and prevent future injuries. Mike quickly embraced the lifestyle and the health benefits exercising gave him, not just from a physical standpoint, but from a wellness standpoint as well. Shortly after, Mike became certified as a Personal Trainer and was on staff with LA Fitness for several years where a master trainer introduced him to a whole new approach of functional and core training. While attending school for his Masters in Exercise Science and rehabilitation, Mike had the opportunity to work for a Medical Exercise company in Duluth, Georgia, where he learned from the best in the business in the way of Medical and Corrective Exercise. Several years later Mike decided to open his own mobile personal training business training clients in their homes, and his company, New Strength Dynamics was formed. Finally, with an increasingly busy client schedule, Mike decided to move to the next level and add a physical location in Johns Creek, Georgia, now called Medical Fitness and Wellness Group, and has been in operation since 2014. It is now a full-service wellness center encompassing a Full-time Chiropractor, Massage Therapist, and a part-time Physical Therapist.

Laurie has over twenty years of sales and marketing experience working in the medical/dental field. She attended the University of Massachusetts & the University of Florida majoring in Chemistry & Chemical Engineering. She promotes a holistic and healthy lifestyle and has been a Medical Fitness and Wellness client for over 5 years since relocating to Georgia. Her mission is to spread the good word about what Mike & his team at Medical Fitness & Wellness can do for you.