Our Team
Dr. Lauren Adamski - Chiropractor
Meet Dr. Lauren Adamski! She received her Doctorate of Chiropractic and B.S in Human Biology from University of Western States in Portland, Oregon.
She is a Texas native who grew up in Houston and received a B.S. in Neuroscience at Trinity University in San Antonio. After graduation she decided to move back to Texas to be closer to her family.
Dr. Lauren has a passion for treating whole families and focuses on prenatal, postnatal, pediatric and family chiropractic care. Growing up Dr. Lauren wanted to be a pediatrician so she is so excited that she is able to fulfill her lifelong dream of helping children along with being able to help their whole family at the same time! She firmly believes that a smooth birth and entry into the world sets a baby up for success, so she loves that she can help both moms and babies have a smoother, less painful birth process.
When she is not treating patients you can find her hanging out with her adorable dog, Loki (yes she is a big Marvel fan), playing beach volleyball or trying to explore all the amazing restaurants in Austin. If you have any good food recommendations or know of any good dog friendly hiking trails definitely let her know!
Certifications and Training
Undergraduate Degree: Trinity University
Doctor of Chiropractic: University of Western States
Webster Certified
Certification by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP)
Member of the ICPA
MPI Full Spine Provider
Rocktape, Rockpod and Rockfloss Modalities Certified Provider
Tulip Seminars- Full Spine and Extremities Certified Provider
Anna Kate Bales - Exercise Physiologist
Meet Anna Bales. She received her Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology from Liberty University in Virginia. From her studies, her interest was piqued by women’s physiology and fitness, as there was such little information regarding the prenatal and postpartum physiological changes.
Her greatest passion is guiding individual’s to find competence in their health and fitness. Her goal is to support each person’s journey. She has done strength and conditioning for collegiate teams, high schools, and her own personal training clients in the past. She has worked in physical therapy offices and enjoys assisting individual’s gain functional strength. She specializes in women’s postpartum rehabilitation, helping to bridge the gap (literally) between muscle activation and core stability. She loves seeing people reach their goals and finding joy along the way.
Anna is an avid lifter and enjoys all things competition. Her greatest loves are tacos, lifting heavy weights, and spending time with friends and family, and serving in her church. She also loves her plants and has a lot of them that she has collected over the years, a passion she got from her maternal grandmother. As well as painting and crafting which she gained from her late paternal grandmother.
Certifications and Training:
Undergraduate Degree: Liberty University
Exercise Physiologist; Health and Fitness Specialist
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Nutrition Coach
Dr. Anna Teerlinck DeFrancisco - Pelvic Floor Therapist
Meet Dr. Anna Teerlinck DeFrancisco. She started her career in St. Louis, Missouri, where she graduated from and taught at Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine — Program in Physical Therapy.
At the time, she worked primarily in general orthopedics with an emphasis in sports injury management, as a physical therapist for the Washington University Athletics Department. When the pandemic started, Anna & her husband, Matt, decided to pursue travel therapy to help however they could. She treated folks in COVID-19 intensive care units, skilled rehab facilities, and outpatient clinics from coast to coast across the span of two years, after which they found themselves in Austin, where Anna’s parents live. While they were traveling, Anna found an interest in pelvic health, and when they moved to Austin, decided to pursue pelvic health full time. She fell in love with the birth world, and now, Anna specializes in the pelvic care across the birthing spectrum — from fertility and preconception, to postpartum and return to activity, to long term pelvic health management. She is passionate about educating the population on how to best support their bodies during the childbearing process, as well as educating fitness professionals on how to best modify their services around birthing persons.
In her free time, she enjoys olympic weightlifting, stand up comedy, cooking/baking, singing to her dog, traveling with her husband, Matt, and any weather below 80 degrees F.
Undergraduate degree: BS in Exercise Science, University of Kansas
Doctor of Physical Therapy: Washington University in St. Louis
Certifications:
Dry needling certified, AAMT
Pelvic Floor Therapy Certified, APTA
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, NSCA
Certified Level 1 Olympic Weightlifting Coach, USAW
Registered Endometriosis Provider, iCareBetter
Melanie Galloway - Licensed Massage Therapist
Meet Melanie Galloway! She grew up in North Texas and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of North Texas in 2009.
Inspired by her pregnancy and birth experience with her son, Landon, she became a certified childbirth educator in 2015. She believes that birth is one of the most important and life-changing moments of a person's life. Through childbirth education she has helped many expecting families feel empowered, supported, and educated to have amazing pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences. Taking that passion to help others, she found the calling of massage therapy. She completed her 500-hour massage therapy training at the Lauterstein-Conway Massage School in Austin, Tx. Melanie's massage style is gentle, relaxing, and at an intuitive depth. She doesn't believe in 'no pain, no gain' and uses a wide variety of techniques to tailor your massage sessions to your specific needs.
Melanie spends as much time as possible with her family and can usually be found snuggling one of their many family pets. Some of her favorite things are playing games, sunrises and sunsets, painting, dad jokes, and hiking.
Certifications and Training:
Undergraduate Degree: University of North Texas
Lauterstein-Conway Massage School: 500-hour Therapeutic Massage Program
Licensed Massage Therapist: License #138498
Certified Childbirth Educator: Birth Boot Camp
Member of the American Massage Therapy Association
Lomilomi 'Hawaiian Temple' Bodywork: 24 CE Hours
Greg Nelson - Licensed Massage Therapist
Meet Greg Nelson! He’s a licensed massage therapist who relocated with his adoring wife and three beautiful children from Whidbey Island, Washington, to Austin, Texas, in August of 2023.
Specializing in deep tissue sports massage therapy, Greg's approach begins with identifying shortened muscles and easing tension in targeted areas. From there, he employs various techniques, including myofascial release and crossfiber work, tailored to his clients' goals and preferences. Whether it's a light touch or "hurts so good" pressure, Greg adapts his methods to ensure optimal results. His journey in overcoming chronic pain and tightness fuels his passion for helping others find relief and improved mobility.
Greg's dedication to enhancing functional movement patterns extends beyond massage, as he incorporates the FDA-approved BEMER device to optimize blood flow and facilitate true healing. Join Greg on the path to pain-free living and rediscover the joy of everyday activities!
Certifications and Training:
Undergraduate Degree: Western Washington University
Inland Massage Institute Massage School: 700-hour Massage Program
Licensed Massage Therapist: License #138667
Certified in Sports Massage
Trained in: Corrective Exercise, TMJD Release, Iler Method, Trigger Point Therapy, Structural Integration, Personal Training