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Stephen B. Cooper, D.C., F.A.C.M.U.A.P.
Executive Director
Dr. Cooper’s mission at The Spine & Joint Centers is to focus his abilities, energies, talents and gifts in a specialized yet personable way resolving the health care needs of his patients, as well as restoring health and creating a lifestyle of wellness through education and compassion.
Sean Lauraitis, D.C.
Dr. Lauraitis’ father was a Chiropractor for over 35 years and was an incredible influence on his decision to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a chiropractor. When asked why he chose chiropractic, he responded that he witnessed how chiropractic affected the lives and health of his father’s patients without the use of drugs or surgery. He has watched patients who could barely walk in, stooped over and hurting and be able walk out upright with decreased pain. He had also been adjusted his whole life and was able to see its benefit while playing High School and College sports.He has served the Auburn/Opelika area for 11 years and has seen a wide range of patients from the elderly to infants. He has had the pleasure of treating Olympic athletes for track and field from Jamaica, Bahamas, and Trinidad Tobago that have competed in the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics. Some of his greatest pleasure is to be able to see a whole family being treated, to know that each member is able to perform to their best ability.Dr. Lauraitis believes that Chiropractic is a functional and holistic approach to health and wellness that does not employ medicine, which may have side effects or invasive procedures such as surgery, but rather it releases the healing force within the human body, so functions of the body may be restored to normal. This is what attracted him to this profession and now he brings this passion for helping others to the Phenix City area to provide care to the wonderful people of this region.
Education
Work Experience
Chiropractic Society of Alabama
Edward Hunt, DC
JANUARY 2017 – PRESENT
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (JATC), JACKSON, MS
Teach face-to-face and hybrid courses such as Medical Terminology 1 & 2, Applied Business Math, and Entrepreneurship Problem Solving.
FEBRUARY 2008 – PRESENT
CHIROPRACTOR, HEALTHY YOU CHIROPRACTIC REHAB CLINIC (HYCRC), JACKSON, MS
Function as a chiropractic doctor conducting all new patient examinations, determine initial diagnosis with appropriate ICD-10 codes, and design care plans specific to individual needs. Built a practice focused on patient care, rehabilitation, and maintenance.
OCTOBER 1998 – FEBRUARY 2008
CHIROPRACTOR, SOUTH JACKSON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, JACKSON, MS
Functioned as a chiropractor, conducted all new patient exams, determined initial diagnosis with appropriate coding. Designed appropriate care plans specific to individual needs. Performed and read x-rays. Also organized screenings which provided educational and marketing opportunities for Chiropractic.
FEBRUARY 1993 – JUNE 1998
CHIROPRACTOR, PIERRE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, JACKSON, MS
Functioned as a chiropractor, conducted all new patient exams, determined initial diagnosis with appropriate coding. Designed appropriate care plans specific to patient needs. Performed and read x-rays and organized screenings which provided educational and marketing opportunities for Chiropractic.
EDUCATION
DOCTORATE OF CHIROPRACTIC, D.C. AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTICS, DAVENPORT, IOWA
DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, CLEVELAND, MS
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY, STARKVILLE, MS
EAST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL, CLEVELAND, MS
Ian Porter, DC
2007 Life College of Chiropractic
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities clearly showcased across a history of driving continuous improvement across the training function in order to empower personnel with the skills and knowledge to excel within respective roles.
• Rich experience in a wide-range of training techniques and methodologies including Immersion Training, Cluster Learning, Computer Based Training, and ADDIE Methods.
• Diversified and Drop Table Technique based Chiropractor. Experience with extremity adjusting. Certified in modalities.
Career Experience
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), Atlanta, GA 2008 – 2020
Standardized Patient Trainer, QA Specialist
Played an instrumental role in the successful execution of the Step2 Clinical Skills Exam, a high-stakes clinical certification test
required for medical graduates in order to obtain active licensure within the United States. Cultivated a dynamic 70+ member
workforce of Standardized Patients for the exam through hands-on control of the recruiting lifecycle and talent development
including hiring, training, continued mentorship, and routine performance evaluations. Conducted a wide-range of quality control
initiatives to ensure all personnel were empowered with the skills and knowledge to excel in respective roles. Reviewed and
evaluated both live and taped performances to identify any gaps in delivery or areas for improvement and submitted feedback
and recommendations for personnel. Directed all aspects of exam day activities including orchestrating a master schedule of
case and room assignments for 24+ specialized individuals while adhering to all timing stipulations and departmental
limitations. Collaborated effectively within a cross-functional setting with IT and AV departments to troubleshoot any exam day
issues.
Expertly applied a myriad of cutting-edge training techniques and methodologies including Immersion Training, Cluster
Learning, Computer Based Training, and ADDIE Methods.
• Improved exam integrity by spearheading an initiative to design, implement, and enforce a strict training regimen for
moulage (makeup simulation) to ensure that Standardized Patients fully align with the appearance of a wide-range of
assigned illnesses.
• Drove continued professional development across the workforce by conceptualizing and administering routine training
modules including Scheduling, Moulage Techniques, Pain Scale Portrayal, Improvisation, Answer Anxiety, and Finding the
Answer.
South Atlanta Spine and Rehab 2021
Education
2005 St. Augustine for Health Sciences December
2004 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
1997 University of Georgia
1990 Medical College of Georgia
Professional Highlights:
Johnson Therapy Services: Outpatient OT and PT September 2017-Present
Springs Memorial Hospital: Inpatient Rehabilitation/Outpatient OT and PT
2017 Trav
Education
2005 St. Augustine for Health Sciences December
2004 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
1997 University of Georgia
1990 Medical College of Georgia
Professional Highlights:
Johnson Therapy Services: Outpatient OT and PT September 2017-Present
Springs Memorial Hospital: Inpatient Rehabilitation/Outpatient OT and PT
2017 Travel Therapy Delta Companies: 2016 - 2017 Physical and Occupational Therapist: Independent Contracting/PRN:
Select Physical Therapy OT and PT PRN then Clinic Manager Davidson, NC
2012 - 2016 Carolina Bone and Joint Outpatient Orthopedics
2011- 2015 University Hand and Rehabilitation Outpatient Orthopedics 2012- 2012 Metrolina Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
2011- 2012 Charlotte Health Care Center 2008--2014 Occupational and Physical Therapist
2009- 2011 Carolina NeuroServices The
Head Injury Center Direct Patient Care Orthopedic and Neurological Clients Cognitive and Physical Rehabilitation
Medical Plaza Physical and Occupational Therapy Charlotte, NC
Occupational and Physical Therapist April 2008- 2010 Direct Patient Care: Orthopedic and Neurological Clients
Physical Medicine - Medical Director
Education
Hospital Affiliation
10/2006 - 10/2010 Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital Florence, AL 08/2004 - 05/2006 Sebastian River Medical Center 10/1999 - 05/2006 Treasure Coast Rehabilitation Center 08/1999 - 05/2006 Indian River Memorial Hospital
Certification
Pain Management - Surgical Center Medical Director
EDUCATION
College Station, Texas
College Station, Texas
Board Certification
Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation
American Board of Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine
Residency Training
06/1985-06/1989 University of Texas Health Science Center
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
San Antonio, Texas
Forest Park - Decatur
Yosan Negga, PA-C is a licensed Physician Assistant. She received her MS from Mercer University’s Physician Assistant program. Her personal philosophy as a provider is to work step by step together with patients to achieve the goal of wellness. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to all types of music, going hik
Forest Park - Decatur
Yosan Negga, PA-C is a licensed Physician Assistant. She received her MS from Mercer University’s Physician Assistant program. Her personal philosophy as a provider is to work step by step together with patients to achieve the goal of wellness. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to all types of music, going hiking at Stone Mountain and spending time with her family and friends.
Phenix City
Warm hello to everyone! I am very excited and grateful to form part of the ChiMedical Management Group and its community! As a Physician Assistant, I have always been very passionate about helping others and bringing comfort to their lives. As today’s pain medical practices evolve rapidly each day, it is crucial to bring new pr
Phenix City
Warm hello to everyone! I am very excited and grateful to form part of the ChiMedical Management Group and its community! As a Physician Assistant, I have always been very passionate about helping others and bringing comfort to their lives. As today’s pain medical practices evolve rapidly each day, it is crucial to bring new procedures that can benefit our patient’s well-being significantly. The ChiMedical Management Group makes it one of their main goals to provide such latest technologies and state-of-the-art procedures to our patients. Therefore, my purpose at ChiMedical Management Group and our community is to work hard to keep learning new innovative developments that can improve our patient’s health with faster results. It brings me the greatest honor through this amazing opportunity to respond to our patient’s health and needs, and to bring them a healthier future. I look forward to starting this journey along with all of you and help you reach your optimum health. ¡
Hola a todos! ¡Estoy muy emocionada y agradecida de formar parte de ChiMedical Management Group y su comunidad! Como Physician Assistant, siempre me ha apasionado ayudar a los demás y brindarles bienestar en la vida. Dado que la medicina actual de manejo del dolor evoluciona rápidamente cada día, es crucial traer nuevos procedimientos que puedan beneficiar a nuestros pacientes de manera significativa. ChiMedical Management Group tiene como uno de sus principales objetivos proporcionar las últimas tecnologías y procedimientos en prácticas para manejo de dolor. Por lo tanto, mi propósito en ChiMedical Management Group y nuestra comunidad es trabajar duro para seguir aprendiendo nuevos desarrollos innovadores, y para mejorar la salud de nuestros pacientes con resultados más rápidos. Me brinda el mayor honor a través de esta increíble oportunidad de responder a la salud y las necesidades de nuestros pacientes, y brindarles un futuro más saludable. Estoy entusiasmada por comenzar esta experiencia junto a todos ustedes y ayudarlos a alcanzar una salud óptima.