Dr. Joshua Kollmann, MS, CSCS, NASM-PES
USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach
Certified in Acupunture
Dr. Joshua Kollmann received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College. Dr. Kollmann has extensive education and experience in treating all levels of athletes as well as musculoskeletal conditions. He earned his Master's Degree in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention from the California University of Pennsylvania as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from Penn State.
Dr. Kollmann has advanced training in treating soft tissue injuries that includes full body certification in Active Release Technique (ART) and Graston Technique. He is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Dr. Kollmann has the distinction as a Perfomance Enhancement Specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) which provides advanced skills to evaluate human movement.
Throughout his experience Dr. Kollmann has treated at events such as Ironman Lake Placid and the largest 15K road race in the country, The Boilermaker. Currently, he is scheduled to treat in select triathlon and road races throughout the Greater Charlotte area. Dr. Kollmann also has the opportunity to work with developing youth athletes that participate in cross country, track and field, and triathlon.
His philosophy is to utilize treatment plans founded on science, and care for patients compassionately utilizing a variety of Chiropractic, Soft Tissue Mobilization, and Rehabilitative techniques which will eliminate symptoms and improve overall function of the human body. Dr. Kollmann also believes strongly in patient education and empowering patients to improve the quality of their lives, because patients, who know more about their conditions, stay healthier.
Dr. Kollmann swims, bikes, and runs in South Charlotte. He completed Ironman Lake Placid in 2006 and will compete with the TRY Sports Triathlon Team in the 2008 season.
Dr. Bradley Wiest, CSCS
Dr. Bradley Wiest is a recent graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, FL. During his schooling at Palmer, he earned his full body certification in Active Release Technique (ART) as well as Graston Technique, both soft tissue mobilization techniques used on professional athletes in almost all sports. He also completed continuing education in Chiropractic care for golfers and lumbo-pelvic mobilization by the Motion Palpation Institute. Prior to Chiropractic school, Bradley attended Penn State University where he earned his Bachelors degree in Kinesiology (Exercise Science) as well as his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and Personal Training Certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). This allowed him to work on performance enhancement with athletes on all levels throughout college.
Dr. Wiest's philosophy focuses on injury prevention and performance enhancement through treating the body as a whole and assessing the kinetic chain. He believes that through soft tissue mobilization and proper joint mechanics, a golfer can reach their full potential. In addition, he feels that an individualized strengthening and stretching program is essential to any athlete who wishes to stay injury free, and enjoy the game for a long time.
Dr. Wiest hails from Reading, Pennsylvania and is new to the Charlotte area. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, exercising and many outdoor activities. He and his wife Amie are expecting their first child at the end of May.
Anne Hitchell, LMT, Thai Massage Certified
Anne Hitchell, L.M.B.T., joins our practice offering a large array of massages that include:
Thai
Sports
Deep Tissue
Swedish
Hot Stone
Pregnancy
Reflexology
Educated at the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy, Anne graduated and achieved her National License and Certification as a Massage and Bodywork Therapist in 1999. To increase her knowledge of the body and her effectiveness, Anne also studied personal training.
Anne's prior experience was as the Lead Therapist for eight years at Charles Grayson Salon and Spa in the South Park area of Charlotte. In her free time Anne loves yoga, running, and cycling.
Diane A. Lancaster, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
Diane Lancaster is a Registered Dietitian with her master’s degree in nutrition and exercise. She is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine in fitness instruction and personal training. She has worked both clinically and corporately in Dietetics with emphasis on Sports Nutrition.
She is currently a fitness instructor and triathlon coach at the YMCA, as well as consulting for Sports Nutrition. She has run several marathons and competes in triathlons whenever her four children are not busy with their sports.