Meet the Team at Back to Health Center
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The Back to Health Center team is here to help you reach your health goals. With our natural solutions, we seek to help you enjoy the greatest levels of well-being. We look forward to meeting you, and welcome you to learn more about us! 
Dr. Shara Posner
A College Park Scholar at the University of Maryland, Dr. Shara was studying for her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology when she first encountered chiropractic. As an intern at a chiropractor’s office, she saw people walking into the practice bent over in pain but leave happy and feeling well. Since then, Dr. Shara has been hooked on the idea of living a more health-minded lifestyle. “I don’t have a deficiency of pain medications in my body. We get to the source of the problem and use the body’s own abilities to heal.” Read more about Dr. Shara Posner »
Dr. Katie Zimmerman
Dr. Zimmerman enjoys helping her patients live a healthier, pain-free life. She treats every patient as a unique individual. She is a certified health coach, and has a great interest in nutrition and lifestyle changes to improve overall health. She also takes a special interest in women’s health issues and is certified in Webster technique. She enjoys helping families reach and sustain their health goals through Chiropractic care. Read more about Dr. Katie Zimmerman »
Lisa Facinelli, Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist
Lisa has been a practicing licensed acupuncturist and herbalist since 2011. She specializes and is certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture® giving her additional training in treating pain, discomfort, and injuries. In addition to treating musculoskeletal issues, she has experience with and enjoys treating a variety of health concerns including stress and mental health problems, digestive concerns, fatigue, migraines, insomnia, women’s health issues (infertility, PMS, menopause, and pregnancy support), and many others. She has also studied Cosmetic Acupuncture to aid clients in reducing fine lines and wrinkles and in evening out skin tone.
Lisa is trained to provide comprehensive care using Traditional Chinese Medicine which includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, and adjunctive techniques like cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and meditation. She views all patients holistically to create individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs.
Lisa graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture with a Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is board-certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is licensed by the Pennsylvania and Virginia Board of Medicine to practice acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
Before beginning her acupuncture career, she obtained her bachelor’s degree from James Madison University.
Andrew Jelacic, LMT
A certified massage therapist since 2006, Andrew offers trigger point, Swedish, and deep tissue techniques. He has extensive experience with surgical rehabilitation, neurological diseases, fibromyalgia, pregnancy massage, cancer, migraines, and TMJ. His strong customer service background enables him to listen to patients’ needs and develop effective treatment plans. Andrew’s passion for his profession makes him a valuable asset to our team.
René Strydom, LMT
René, a native of South Africa, has over 20 years of experience in therapeutic massage. Certified by the Virginia Learning Institute, she specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, sports, prenatal, cupping, manual lymphatic drainage, and pediatric massage (through Liddle Kidz®). René’s personalized care and warm demeanor create a relaxing and rejuvenating experience, helping clients achieve optimal wellness.
Daniela Pacheco, Office Manager
Daniela Pacheco was born in La Paz, Bolivia and is of Argentinian descent. She immigrated to the United States in the 2000’s with her family and grew up in the Falls church, Virginia area and later moved to Alexandria City. She attended NOVA and studied Communications.
She has been working in the medical field since 2013, first working for an Endocrinology office and then in a Pediatrics setting. Before starting with Back to Health she was in the hospitality setting where gained firsthand experience in team leadership, customer service, and operations management.
In her free time, enjoys cooking and loves to try new recipes, go for walks, hikes and spend time with her beloved dog, a Schnauzer named Prince.
She is very excited for the new chapter and to have joined Back to Health Center team.
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