Restoring Health One Spine at a Time

Dr. John grew up in Western Massachusetts as the seventh of nine children. He experienced chiropractic for the first time at the age of twelve as a result of being hit by a car while walking home in his neighborhood. It was that traumatic life event and positive chiropractic experience that would eventually call him to serve as a chiropractor. Throughout high school and college, Dr. John was a gifted athlete and this athleticism earned him a Rugby scholarship to Life University (College) in Marietta, Georgia, where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1995.

Outside the office, Dr. John stays active and regularly plays tennis. He most enjoys time with his wife and, to a slightly lesser degree, watching and attending hockey games; his favorite team being the Boston Bruins.

Dr. Machelle grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, just outside of Las Vegas. She attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and immediately continued on to receive her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2000, from Western States Chiropractic college in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Machelle is a traditional, principled, and family chiropractor caring for people of any age or condition specifically working to improve their function, health, and overall quality of life. She utilizes Drop Table, Chiropractic Biophysics, and Activator Techniques.

Dr. Matt is nearly as unknown and elusive as the snow leopard of Uzbekistan, which was featured in the movie, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”. The aforementioned statement and current profile picture should suffice as validation to this fact. Few things we currently know: he graduated Life University (College) in Marietta, GA, with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. His mother, who he visits often, is very much alive and well as recent pictures we have seen demonstrate. He is reported to frequent the Bodhi Chiropractic Newport News and Kempsville locations and remain during the entirety of scheduled operating hours. And, who could otherwise make millions by starring in his own comedic reality show.

Dr. Tugsan was eight years old when he moved with his family to New York from Turkey (Türkiye) where he returns every year for a short stay to enjoy family and friends left behind. After graduating from New York Chiropractic College, he moved back to Turkey to provide chiropractic care and traveled the world learning and combining different techniques from master chiropractors. After six years of being abroad and much prayer, he came back to the United States and settled in Virginia where we have enjoyed having him as a part of our team and the diverse experience he brings along with his wife and new baby boy Arden.

Dr. Tugsan understands and can personally empathize with patients. Due to a past history of multiple car accidents and work-related injuries, he once experienced constant and debilitating chronic physical stress, heart palpitations, and excruciating pain. He was tired of taking medication, but was told by doctors they could not help and nothing was wrong. He was introduced to a Gonstead specific chiropractor and after one visit, started to feel significantly better and his condition began to improve. Using his experiences, what he had learned and continues to perfect, he has provided thousands of patients relief from pain. He utilizes Gonstead, activator, and drop techniques.

Interesting factual side notes, the country is currently the world’s leading hazelnut producer at about 75% with Ferrero as one of the biggest buyers of Turkish hazelnuts for use in its Nutella product.