Our Staff
Medical Doctor
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Dr. Amin, M.D. received her medical degree
from M.S. University in Baroda, India in 1972. After a residency
program in O.B. Gyn. at M.S. University, she did general practice
residency at Kirwood General Hospital Detroit and rotations
in Pediatrics, Neonatology, and O.B. Gyn at Mt. Carmel, Mt.
Sinai, and St. Joseph Hospital Detroit respectively. Dr. Admin
has 22+ years of clinical experience in General Practice.
She oversees our patients with back, neck, and other musculo-skeletal
problems here at Total Health Systems. DrAmin@totalhealthsystems.com
Dr. Jack B. Salomon, M.D. graduated from Wayne State University Medical School in 1971. He interned at Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx. He completed his residency at Detroit General Hospital and was the chief medical resident in his final year of residency.
After residency, Dr. Salomon was an Instructor in the Department of Family Medicine at Wayne State University. He then went on to work at the Metropolitan Health Plan in Dearborn and eventually at Group Health Plan in Warren.
In 1989 he joined the Henry Ford Medical Group. He went free-lance in 2000 working as a temporary physician in a bariatric clinic in Michigan, at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri and at the Veteran's Administration Clinic in Youngstown, Ohio. He eventually worked full time at the Youngstown VA and became its clinical manager in 2001.
Dr. Salomon returned to the free-lance work in 2007 working at Intercare in Michigan, which has a large migrant worker population. He then worked at the Blue Care Network in East Lansing which has a varied population of college students, professors, laborers and retirees. Prior to coming to Total Health, he worked at the San Carlos Hospital in Arizona which is on an Apache Indian Reservation.
Besides evaluating patients for physical therapy, Dr. Salomon is willing to address primary care concerns people may have. He is interested in optimizing peoples' nutrition and exercise capabilities. drjacksolomon@totalhealthsystems.com
Clinic Director
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Dr. Aaron Lundgaard graduated from Michigan
State University with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology,
where he was an honors student and varsity football athlete.
He continued his education at the National College of Chiropractic,
receiving a Bachelors Degree in Human Biology and professional
degree as a Doctor of Chiropractic. During his schooling,
he received a fellowship in biochemistry, which included a
position as part-time faculty to teach clinical biochemistry.
In this capacity, he has performed numerous class lectures
and developed case studies in a problem-based learning format
for educational purposes.
During his internship at National College of Chiropractic
Woodridge Clinic, Dr. Lundgaard's experiences included certification
in Flexion Distraction technique by the post-graduate division
of National College of Chiropractic. He became actively involved
in community outreach programs. He was instrumental in developing
outreach programs for community sporting events, where the
clinic provided health care to athletes participating in road
races, soccer tournaments, and other sporting endeavors. This
carried over into his role as clinic director at Total Health
Systems, P.C.
He has performed numerous community outreach seminars, focusing
on topics such as osteoporosis and low back pain. This included
implementing a low back wellness programs that include education
as to the epidemiology, anatomy, structures prone to injury,
mechanisms of injury, and active prevention of low back pain
and related disorders.
Concurrent with his staff position, Dr. Lundgaard is a Certified
Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA (National
Strength and Conditioning Association), and in the role has
done group conditioning for high school athletic programs
and developed individualized work out protocols for optimal
fitness. DrLundgaard@totalhealthsystems.com
Chiropractors
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Richard Huminski, D.C. received his
Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic
in Davenport, Iowa in 1981. He completed his undergraduate
studies at Wayne State University receiving an Associates
Degree in Pre-Medical Curriculum. To maintain the high quality
of care he provides his patients, he attends continuing education
classes each year. Dr. Huminski is an expert on headaches
and severe low back conditions. He offers his patients 26
years of experience in the field of chiropractic - from the
most benign to complicated conditions. DrHuminski@totalhealthsystems.com
Carol
Wood-Zanchetta, D.C. is a graduate of Palmer College
of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, which is the original
and oldest College of Chiropractic. Besides her stay in Iowa,
Dr. Wood-Zanchetta has lived her whole life in Michigan, growing
up in Warren, and living in St. Clair Shores, Clinton Township,
Shelby Township, and now in Rochester. After completing her
undergraduate requirements locally, she attended Palmer College
of Chiropractic and graduated in 1993 with honors. In 1992,
Dr. Wood-Zanchetta completed her internship in Warren. Many
patients of Total Health Systems may remember Dr. Wood-Zanchetta
when she previously worked at this office for 5 years between
1993 and 1998. After practicing the past nine years in Warren,
she has decided to rejoin Total Health Systems where she can
continue to specialize in family health care. She believes
that, "Chiropractic care is important for the whole family."
She is proficient in many modern, gentle-adjusting techniques,
which helps her treat each patient to their individual needs.
She has had patients as young as a few hours and as old as
99 years of age. In addition to her passion for Chiropractic,
she shares her life with her husband of more than 11 years,
and their three children; 2 daughters and a son. DrWood-Zanchetta@totalhealthsystems.com
Dr.
Steven Wood started his Chiropractic education at Palmer
College of Chiropractic and completed his degree at Life University
in Marietta Georgia in 1999. He grew up in Warren and has
lived in Michigan his whole life except while in college.
Dr. Wood completed his internship in Centerline, MI, where
a large number of his patient were seniors. In 2003 he opened
an office in Chesterfield where his patient base was primarily
younger families. He feels his experience with all ages, from
newborns to 100 years old, has made him a gentle an effective
Chiropractor for all ages. He has an excellent bed side manner
and prides himself on being a "giving, loving and serving"
doctor. drstevenwood@totalhealthsystems.com
James
Radford, D.C. is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm while
serving in the US Navy for 4-1/2 years. He then graduated
from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree
in Psychology and Biomedical Science. He continued his education
at Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic in Spartanburg,
South Carolina where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic
degree. Dr. Radford completed his clinical internship requirements
within the college's campus where he adjusted his youngest
patient, a 5-day-old little girl. Since then he has gone on
to practice in the metro Detroit area and the metro Grand
Rapids area where he has become proficient in the latest adjusting
techniques such as Activator, Torque Release, Distraction/Decompression,
Thompson and Diversified. In Grand Rapids he became very active
in treating high school and college athletes to help them
better achieve their peak performance with chiropractic care.
He is currently in the process of furthering his knowledge
in nutritional counseling using the Nutrition Response Testing
system to better help his patients achieve optimal health
and function in conjunction with their chiropractic care. drjamesradford@totalhealthsystems.com
Dr. Rose Minkiewicz received her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. She is a Michigan native and grew up in Mount Clemens. Dr. Minkiewicz received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2003 from Oakland University in Rochester. She then pursued her dream of becoming a chiropractor and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Palmer College in October of 2007.
During her clinical experience at Palmer, she was fortunate enough to provide care to people of all ages, including her now 10 month old daughter, Rylan and her husband of almost 2 years, Mike. Her future interests include furthering her knowledge in pediatric chiropractic and nutritional counseling. Dr. Minkiewicz believes that being a chiropractor enables her to fulfill her passion for serving others everyday. drminkiewicz@totalhealthsystems.com
Physical Therapists
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Piotr Kasprzyk, P.T. received a Master of Motor
Rehabilitation degree from the Academy of Physical Education
in Poland in 1994. Peter also holds a bachelor degree in physical
education. He worked for two years at a polish hospital before
moving to the U.S.A. in 1996 to work in an outpatient clinic.
He specializes in manual therapy, dealing with complex pains,
movement dysfunction, and headaches. Peter uses various techniques
like massage, joint mobilization, myofascial release, craniosacral
therapy, and trigger point therapy to restore the well being
of his patients. In his work, he emphasizes the influence
of physical activity and structural balance to develop a pain-free
life.
 Elizabeth Borowy graduated from the Academy of
Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland. She holds a Bachelor’s
Degree in Physical Education. In 1986 she received a Master’s
Degree in Motor Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy). For almost twenty years she has been offering
her experience in this field, treating orthopedic, sport,
auto and work injuries. Elizabeth helps and educates her patients
so that they can achieve the highest possible results, promoting
a healthy life style.
Maciej Szewczyk, Physical Therapist He received a Master of Motor Rehabilitation
(Physical Therapy) and a Bachelor degree in physical education
form the Academy of Physical Education in Poland in 1994.
He expects to graduate in December 2007 with a Doctorate degree
(DPT) in Physical Therapy from the University of Saint Augustine
for Health Sciences Florida. Maciej's areas of expertise include:
orthopedics with sports physical therapy and management of
pain disorders. He utilizes various manual therapy techniques
(muscle energy, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy,
neural and joint mobilizations) and exercises to achieve the
best possible results. He also emphasizes education, prevention
and patient's active involvement during treatmen
Marek Drzazga, Physical Therapist
Marek graduated from Academy of Physical Education in Poznan, Poland in 1994. He holds Master Degree in Motor Rehabilitation and Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education.
For years, Marek has been practicing physical therapy in variety of settings including pediatrics, in-patient hospital, long term care. Recently , he has been focusing on outpatient orthopedic physical therapy utilizing his knowledge and skills to treat patient with musculo-skeletal, neurological and sport related injuries.
Moby Samuel, Physical Therapist
Moby Samuel has been working for 4 years in various settings including Hospital Inpatient, Long term care & Pain management centres. He started his career working with patients who have sustained injuries due to auto accidents & work related injuries. He has experience working with paients with foot & ankle injuries, rotator cuff injury & degenerative disorders of spine. He worked with post surgical patients in Joint care centers. His main interest is in manual therapy & therapeutic education including stretching.
Nirzari Vyas, Physical Therapist
Nirzari Vyas is a licensed physical therapist in Michigan. She completed her high school with national honors from Indianapolis, IN. She received a Bachelors of Physical Therapy from India where she got a chance to attend various All India Conferences and couple International seminars such as NDT, Mobilization and manipulation, Sports Injury. She is certified for Cardio-pulmonary assessment and immediate care. Nirzari received a diploma in Acupuncture and moxhibition with intense study of Naturotherapy, Mud therapy, trigger point stimulation and yoga. She also worked in an acute care hospital with various cardio pulmonary diagnosis and rehab in Michigan.
Massage Therapists
Dena Foran
Massage Therapist
Dena's Educational Background: Dena was certified in August
1989, by Ten Marks LMT, CSMT, at the Muscle Therapy Clinic.
The 500-hour training requirements covered Therapeutic Massage
and Technique; Theory and Practice of Massage Hygiene; Anatomy,
Physiology, and Hydrotherapy. Other training Dena has had
includes specialties such as:
· Shiatsu
· Acupressure
· Polarity
· Energy Balancing
· Basic Reflexology Upon graduating, Dena was given an extensive test through
the AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) and completed
a year of Polarity instruction from John Bodary. With experience
being the best teacher she apprenticed under Ron Reynolds
CMT, and Sandra O'Donahue CMT, at Holistic Therapies in Royal
Oak. Dena received experience with other groups; such as Primal
Integration, Psychotherapy with Dr. Barbara Valasis, YWCA
Health & Fitness camp and Women in the Wilderness just
for fun & relaxation.
She is a former member of the AMTA and member of the IMA (International
Massage Association).
Dena has been affiliated with chiropractors, through her massage
practice since 1991 and has been employed with Total Health
Systems for 5 years. Word from Dena: I learned from Sandra
Donahue that "massage is an art, let your hands dance".
Wellness is in fashion, why don't you try some on?
Teresa Clarkston
Massage Therapist
My name is Teresa Clarkston. I am a certified massage therapist
by Wellspring Institute, School of Therapeutic Bodywork.
My training is in the therapeutic, cranial, and geriatric
massage. I am trained in reflexology, in which I stimulate
points on the hands and feet. This technique reduces tension
and stress. This in turn brings healing to the whole systems
and also promotes good health, naturally.
Michelle Gasperoni
Massage Therapist Michelle Gasperoni is a certified massage therapist
from the Health Enrichment Center. She has been certified
in June 1997 and has received over 1000 hours of supervised
training in Therapeutic Massage, Anatomy and Physiology. She
also received training in: Basic Reflexology, Myofascial Release,
Shiatsu, and Acupressure. She specializes in deep tissue massage and a
basic relaxation swedish massage. She can incorporate different
types of massage techniques to tailor to a clients individual
needs. Michelle's vast experience in massage therapy makes
her a favorite of clients.
Shannon Weiland
Massage Therapist Shannon graduated from the Trinity School of
Massage in February 2007. She is a certified massage therapist
in the state of Michigan. Shannon specializes in Swedish massage,
relaxation and deep tissue. She is knowledgable in heat stone
massage with in introductory to sports and aromatherapy. Shannon has studied, practiced, done clinicals
and now works at Total Health Systems. She is working in a
environment and field that she truly enjoys!
Sabrina Signorelli, CMT
Massage Therapist My name is Sabrina Signorelli. I am a certified
massage therapist through Baker College. I graduated in June
of 2005. I have received 1000 hours of supervised training.
I specialize in Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Swedish, and Shiatsu.
I have also had training in Sports Massage, Polarity and Trigger
Point Therapy. I have also done clinicals and internships
while I was still in school. I now work at Total Health Systems
as a full-time therapist.
Rachel Baumann
Massage Therapist
Hi, my name is Rachel Baumann. I graduated from Baker College in June of 2008 with my associates in applied science. I first attended Baker College in 2005 and received a certificate in 2007 for massage therapeutics. I made the decision to go an extra year because I preferred a degree over a certificate. Over the three years I attended Baker, I completed over 100 hours in clinicals, which also includes extra hours for the externship that was required in order to graduate . I totaled over 1000 hours in just massage classes alone.
I have worked in a spa and also with geriatric patients in an assisted living facility. I recently started at Total Health Systems in June, right after graduating. I love the atmosphere and enjoy the variety of patients we receive on a daily basis. I enjoy venturing outside of the business and working alongside other staff at various charity events. I am always up for a challenge and take pride in the self-satifaction I get from the career I have chosen, everyday.
Stacey Dahl
Massage Therapist
Stacey is a certified massage therapist through Michigan School of Myomassology.
She has specified training in many areas of massage including, Myofascial Release, Clinical Approaches to Headaches and Low Back, as well as Carpal Tunnel, T.M.J, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Stacey enjoys helping clients find relief from specific muscle dysfunction, such as range of motion or muscle spasm issues through the use of deep tissue, trigger point therapy, and stretching. She can help you feel better!
Jacqueline Agar
Massage Therapist
Jacqueline received her massage certification through Flint School of Therapeutic Massage. Jacqueline started with a career in Social Work and soon found herself tired and burned-out. In response to her own stress, she turned to energy work for healing. She trained with Donna Eden, of InnerSource and author of "Energy Medicine" and found her desire for alternative therapies. Because of her previous work, Jacqueline is a 'trained listener' and prides herself on listening to and catering to the needs of her clients. Under her care, you will experience a relaxing and therapeutic massage designed to suit you! She is trained in deep tissue, trigger point therapy and I.N.I.T., pre-natal massage, myofascial release, reflexology, hot stone, shiatsu and is a Reiki practitioner.
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