"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 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."
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, or cooking a healthy meal are all things you will find Dr. Judd participating in on a regular basis.
Joi Dupre (Licensed Massage Therapist)
Sadly Joi has moved to FL to be closer to her family and though we will miss her, all of us at ALAHC wish her the best in her new home. If you need contact Joi her E-mail is JoiDupre@hotmail.com.
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.
When not working, Giselle likes to sing and play the guitar and learn about her Apple Macbook programs. One of her favorite places is the Apple Store in the mall where she takes one to one training sessions. She also enjoys exercising via swimming, indoor cycling, yoga and some weight training. She is married to a lovely gentleman named Jeff and has a 16 year old “loud meowing” black cat named Beazer, who loves to be vacuumed with a handheld vac.
Paul Murphy (Licensed Acupunctuist)
Paul Murphy L. Ac. has been a respected acupuncturist for a decade. He is certified by the "National Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine". A well known practitioner of Oriental Medicine in New York and an Acupuncture Physician in Miami, Paul has recently relocated into the Atlanta Metro area.
As a practitioner of Oriental Medicine, Paul believes that to look and feel great a person should essentially be healthy. That is why Paul takes a holistic approach to health. Over the years Paul has helped thousands of people with pain reduction, smoking withdrawal, and weight loss through Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, cupping and other Eastern practices
A native of Long Island, New York Paul received his 3 year acupuncture training in Stamford Connecticut. Five years ago he attended a two-year Herbal Medicine program in New York in order to round out his knowledge of Oriental Medicine.
Open to new ideas Paul has received certification in Low Level Laser Therapy and has seen remarkable results from this procedure such as skin rejuvenation.
Paul has an eight year old daughter, who constantly challenges the peaceful aspects of an Oriental belief system.