Our Team

Dr. Brittany is excited to be in Bay City to bring her abilities to the hard working people of this community. She has grown up in a chiropractic family, with her mom treating her throughout her life keeping her healthy to always go to school and to participate in sports year round. She grew up playing soccer, volleyball, and swimming so to say the least, chiropractic care was a must! From business to patient care her mom has taught her immensely! Most of all she sees chiropractic as a lifestyle for people of all kinds, young to old, hard working to hard playing!

Dr. Brittany received her doctorate in chiropractic from the founding school of chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida campus, one of the most well known chiropractic schools in the country. Through school she had exposure to all kinds of treatments, chiropractic, nutrition, therapeutic exercises, soft tissue treatment, and more. This gives her the ability to keep all options open for the care she delivers. Her treatment plans are based on what she sees as the best option for the patient but also more importantly on how the patients respond best!

Dr. Brittany practiced in Colorado Springs for four years in the office of the founder of Active Release Techniques, Dr. Michael Leahy. Her body awareness, through her own experience with sports of all kinds, gives her the ability to understand what patients are dealing with when they come in seeking her care.

Her post graduate education includes Active Release Technique (ART), Mckenzie, Rock Tape, Graston/ FAKTR, and SFMA.

When Dr. Brittany isn’t helping patients, she enjoys hiking, snowboarding, mountain biking, being on the water, and soaking up the outdoors! Her world also revolves around playing with her dog, a lab named Costa.

Dr. Ashley grew up relatively local in up in Tawas and then moved south to Freeland,MI for high school. She played softball all through the years and she continued to play at SVSU all four years. She then received her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida.

Palmer gave Dr. Ashley a widespread exposure to different styles of treatment. This fueled her drive to learn many techniques to give her a big “tool box” to use with patients. Her approach is multi-dimensional which allows her to make personalized care plans for all types of patients.

Dr. Ashley has had experience with offices that focused on nutrition, rehab, and overall wellness and finds this advantageous because those experiences allow her to view the patients health and recovery from a 360 degree view.

Her post graduate education includes: Mckenzie, Rock Tape, Active Release Technique (ART), Graston, and FMS.

In her free time, Dr. Ashley enjoys being outdoors; kayaking, wakesurfing, snowboarding, and staying active. She is excited to be in her home state and is ready to help everyone in the community find movement and live their fullest life pain free.

Bio coming soon.

Licensed Massage Therapist

With experience spanning over 20 years, my dedication to holistic wellness is unwavering. I approach each individual with a commitment to listening, treating, and educating them to attain their health and wellness aspirations. My mission is rooted in the belief that by sharing knowledge, resources, and corrective measures, we can achieve profound transformations together.

At the heart of my practice lies a diverse toolkit of therapeutic modalities meticulously tailored to suit each client’s unique needs. Clinically-based massage serves as a cornerstone, offering relief from chronic muscle tension through targeted techniques. Myofascial connective tissue release, another essential component, aids in alleviating pain and restoring fluid motion. Additionally, I specialize in stretching techniques and instruction to enhance range of motion and mobility, empowering clients to maintain flexibility beyond our sessions.

Licensed Massage Therapist

I’m an intuitive and compassionate massage therapist with over a decade of experience providing relief from the days aches and pains. I specializes in therapeutic techniques that alleviate pain, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. From deep tissue and Swedish massage to myofascial release and the warm and relaxing Bamboo Fusion technique, I tailor every session to address each client’s unique needs.

Outside of the treatment room, I continue to expand my knowledge through advanced training and certifications to always have an answer to the needs of my clients. Whether working with athletes recovering from injury, busy professionals managing stress, or individuals seeking self-care, I am committed to making wellness accessible to everyone.

Rehab Trainer

Born and raised on the west side of Detroit, Shaquille was inspired from an early age by sports icons like Ben Wallace and Bo Jackson. Their influence sparked his fitness journey, beginning with football. During his high school years at Brother Rice, Shaquille excelled in football while deepening his passion for fitness and nutrition.

After graduating, he attended community college in Grand Rapids, where he continued to pursue football and weight training. Later, he enrolled at Central Michigan University but decided to take a different path by stepping back from football to focus on weight training and nutrition in bodybuilding. This decision led him to compete on stage in regional competitions across the United States.

For the past eight years, Shaquille has dedicated himself to becoming the best version of himself both on stage and in the gym. He is equally passionate about helping others achieve their fitness goals. In his free time, he enjoys spending time at the gym and cherishing moments with his family, including his two beloved cats.

Jake is a resident of Freeland and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a minor in marketing from SVSU. Throughout the course of his life, he’s always been involved in sports and was a three-sport athlete during his high school years. His hard work and determination has led him to discover that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.

One of Jake’s greatest qualities is his passion for serving others. Here at Lake Effect, his goal is to make sure that patients are receiving the best care possible and improving their health on a daily basis. He understands that every patient is unique and takes pride in creating individualized programs that address the specific needs and areas of concern for those patients.

During his free time, Jake enjoys spending time up north with family and friends, working out at the gym, and watching Detroit sports.

Olivia earned her Associate of Arts degree from Delta College and is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She has a strong passion for helping others discover the benefits of movement and improving their overall quality of life.

Growing up, Olivia spent 14 years dancing and competed in varsity gymnastics all four years of high school. After graduating, she rediscovered her love for movement through fitness, which has inspired her to help others do the same. As a Rehab Trainer at Lake Effect, her goal is to guide and motivate each patient to move with confidence and realize what their body is capable of. Seeing progress, both physically and mentally, in the people she works with is the most rewarding part of her job.

Outside of work, Olivia enjoys going to the gym, taking walks, spending time with her niece and nephews, and going shopping.