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.

Dr. Dan Lambert was born in Detroit and grew up in mid-Michigan. His involvement in sports and coaching, baseball in particular, along with an aptitude for math and science led him to the University of Michigan, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He went on to Life University, in Marietta, where he obtained his Doctorate in Chiropractic, also Magna Cum Laude. He has been practicing Chiropractic for over 20 years in Florida and Gwinnett County, including a three year teaching position at Life University where he taught technique and patient management.

Dr. Lambert’s current model for health includes diagnosis and treatment of structural/postural anomalies, incorporating functional tests and diagnostic imaging and making those adjustments to improve function, performance, and achieve optimum health. He is also trained and licensed in the use of physical modalities and therapy techniques, with a chiropractic emphasis on:

Mark is an ACSM certified Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer, and has a degree in Exercise Science. Aside from training healthy individuals, Mark has worked with many special populations including those with systemic diseases, as well as orthopedic ailments.

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.

Manisha Kapasi is the President and Owner of Meadows Physical Therapy and Hand Clinic since its inception in 2001, and is partnered with Medical Fitness and Wellness Group as their Physical Therapy provider. She started her 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 29 years experience as a physical therapist in treating orthopedic and hand injuries and is a certified hand therapist for the past 21 years. She has served as a guest lecturer at Emory University to teach the Doctor of Physical Therapy students about hand rehabilitation. In 2009, she obtained her certification in Dry Needling to treat myofascial pain. In 2011 she took a course in Redcord Medical/Neurac. Redcord is a Norwegian system of ropes and slings that allow patients to strengthen and reactivate dormant muscles in a safe, pain-free manner. Manisha is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and Georgia Upper Extremity Special Interest Group.