"Greeted as a Friend & Treated Like Family"

 Dr. Judd Weinberg DC (Owner / Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Modalities)

 Dr. Judd Weinberg DC's journey to being the chiropractor/owner of Active Life & Health Center, located in Sandy Springs / Dunwoody, started while in high school.  As a teenager, Dr. Judd was a very competitive track & field athlete.  The stress on his body during that time caused Dr. Judd to suffer from low back pain as well as a variety of leg injuries.  After trying many traditional medical approaches unsuccessfully, Dr. Judd found relief under the care of a chiropractor, who was the first doctor able to treat the injuries.  This was the first of many chiropractic success stories Dr. Judd has seen first hand.

 Following high school, Dr. Judd attended the University of Delaware.  While continuing to compete in athletics for the school's club volleyball team, as well as the school's club ultimate frisbee, team Dr. Judd achieved a Bachelors Degree in Psychology.  Upon graduation from the University of Delaware, Dr. Judd immediately enrolled in Life University to pursue a Doctorate Degree in Chiropractic Medicine.  While at Life University he also served as the President of the Thompson Adjusting Club, and co-authored the Thompson Adjustment Manual that is still in use at the school today.

 Upon graduation from Life University Dr. Judd returned to his home state of NJ. For two years he practiced in a chiropractic office specializing in problems caused by sports injury.  Dr. Judd worked with many professional athletes including professional boxers, NFL football players, UFC fighters, professional ballet dancers, and professional wrestlers.  At that time Dr. Judd also served as the chiropractor for the East Coast Professional Wrestling Association.

 Although Dr. Judd learned a great deal during his time in NJ, he missed Atlanta and all it has to offer.  Dr. Judd decided to move back in 2004 in order to follow his professional goal of a practice devoted to a more wellness based approach to health.  Dr Judd has said, "The primary focus is always on freeing the body from interference in the nervous system, and allowing the joints and muscles to work properly.  Whether you are working on a highly trained athlete, or someone's grandmother the goal remains the same.  To help a person return their body to the highest degree of function possible.  That will allow them to have the most active life possible and that is the goal everyone wants."

 Professionally Dr. Judd has continued to expand his knowledge by attending seminars and reading a variety of journals in health related fields.  In 2010 Dr. Judd was accepted with non-staff hospital referral privileges to Dekalb Medical Center.  Having hospital privileges is an honor that very few Chiropractors have received.  Dr. Judd has also received the highest honor of the "Super Service Award" given to the top 5% of providers  of each specialty as reviewed by the Angie's List.com community.

 When not in the office Dr. Judd can be found enjoying an active lifestyle, and all that Atlanta has to offer.  Playing tennis, golf, or a host of other sports, hiking, enjoying cultural events, photography, or cooking a healthy meal are all things you will find Dr. Judd participating in on a regular basis.

   Joi Dupre (Licensed Massage Therapist)

Joi Dupre is a licensed massage therapist (GA MT004721 & FL MA59262) with 12 years experience. She received an AS degree in Natural Health with a concentration in Advance Therapeutic Massage from Florida College of Natural Health. Along with graduating summa cum laude, she was awarded the Golden Touch Award for her "Brilliant Performance and Dedication." She completed 924 hours of training and stays current with her continuing education always committed to providing the best care for her clients. Specializing in Therapeutic Massage: Neuromuscular Therapy, Orthopedic Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Joi blends her techniques to create a session that is customized to meet your individual needs. The following are a few musculoskeletal dysfunctions she has treated successfully: frozen shoulder, thoracic outlet syndrome, chronic neck and back pain, shoulder and rotator cuff injuries, SI joint dysfunction, tennis/golf elbow, headaches, and sport injuries. Joi is extremely passionate about her life and career and feels blessed that her abilities to enhance mind, body, and spirit make a profound difference.

 This year, Joi became a Certified IMAGO Relationship Community Educator. Her commitment to conscious relationships and passionate partnerships opens the door for couples to be heard, move from conflict to connection, and to create the relationship of their dreams. The seminars she leads are based on IMAGO Relationship Therapy created by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt: the authors of "Getting the Love You Want" and "Keeping the Love You Find".

 In 2004, Joi graduated summa cum laude from Georgia State University with an MS in Exercise Science where she received the "Outstanding Exercise Science Graduate Student" award.

 Technically trained and naturally funky best describes Joi. She received her BA in Dance from the University of South Florida in 1990. Throughout her career, she has performed and choreographed in many major cities across the United States being showcased in everything from music videos to national and international television programs. Among her endeavors, the following are highlights from her successful dance career. Joi was the artistic director and choreographer for GLAM SLAM Miami: a nightclub owned by Prince; In Super Bowl XXIX, she was a principle dancer for Patti LaBelle; and the Atlanta Hawks Dance Team strutted their stuff to her choreography. Joi was fortunate to have worked closely with and performed for such choreographers as Tina Landon (Janet Jackson) and Jamie King (Prince and Madonna). To all who dance, she stresses the importance of finding a flavor, digging deep, pursuing your passion, enjoying the journey, and always bringing the best.

   Giselle Toran (Licensed Massage Therapist)

Giselle Toran has been practicing the art and science of massage therapy since 1987, starting on a part time basis while she taught pre-school handicapped children music and movement as a full time Registered Music Therapist in the public school system.  It was fate that plunged Giselle into the massage field full time in 1991 when she made the decision to pursue her licensed massage career in a chiropractic and wellness center. Now trained in several muscular massage modalities to ease chronic pain & discomfort, increase flexibility & range of motion as well as ease stress, Giselle is able to tailor her massage sessions to the meet the muscular needs of several types of clients and for all ages.  From the “couch potato” to the “workout warrior”, and from the “business executive” to the “stay at home parent”.  From the professional athlete to the “weekend warrior”, and from the youngest to oldest. She has completed continuing education on a variety of topic s and stays current with her Georgia Licensed requirements.

Throughout her 23 year licensed massage career, Giselle has worked along side of chiropractors, sports and personal trainers and estheticians.  She has received client referrals from chiropractors, physicians, cosmetic surgeons, physical therapists, acupuncturists, psychologists, personal trainers, dietitians and colon hydro-therapists.  Currently she is the referring licensed massage therapist for the outpatient physical therapy center at St. Joseph’s Hospital and for the personal training facility, Fitness Together of Dunwoody.