Our Chiropractic Physicians
Antonina "Tina" McKay, D.C.
Dr. Antonina (Tina) McKay is a native of Fayette County and graduated from Fayette County High School. She went on to attend the State University of West Georgia before deciding to pursue a career in the nursing field at Georgia Perimeter College.
While attending Georgia Perimeter College, Dr. McKay was involved in an automobile accident resulting in long-term pain and problems. After a great deal of encouragement, Dr. McKay finally decided to go to a Chiropractor. Once the nerve interference that was the source of her pain was removed, the problems that had plagued her for years started to slowly disappear. A firm believer in the power of Chiropractic care, Dr. McKay decided to undertake the challenge of becoming a Chiropractic Physician. She specializes in extremities, low force, pediatrics, and family care.
In June of 1999, Dr. McKay graduated from LifeUniversity. She elected to start her practice in the high-growth Coweta County area close to her many patients and friends. Tina has two beautiful children, Blake and Shelby.
Chiropractic Assistants
Here at Healthy Life Chiropractic, we employ multiple chiropractic assistants to handle administrative tasks, assist with clinical duties, with the sole purpose to provide excellent customer service to our patients. They assist with therapies such as applying therapeutic modalities like electrical stimulation, ice packs, Cold Laser Therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy (HBOT), Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and assisting with showing patients on how to do home health exercises and stretches. Our staff is to provide patients with information about their treatment plans, self-care strategies and educating the patients on the recommendations made by the chiropractor. We want to make sure each visit to the office provides you with a near-flawless experience towards wellness while making sure your insurance needs or billing questions are answered and taken care of.
If you ever need help with anything, we ask you to reach out to any of our Chiropractic Assistants who specialize in the following:
Health Investment Advisor
Our Health Investment Advisor is eager to help with any financial matter you may have. They assist by verifying a patient’s insurance policy to determine their benefits for chiropractic services which will help the patient understand their financial responsibility. The advisor helps with handling billing procedures, processing insurance claims, and managing patient payment. Their goal is to explain co-pays, deductibles, any limitations on coverages and can make suggestions on utilizing options like Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or a Health Reimbursement Account (HRAs). If insurance coverage is limited or unavailable, our advisor can work with patients on various payment options that fits the patient’s budget. These include flexible payment plans and potential discounts to ensure that the patients understand their costs and available options.
Wellness Concierge
Our Wellness Concierge is friendly, caring, and prepared to make your scheduling process a breeze. They provide a warm and professional welcome to all visitors by greeting and engaging with every patient and /or, creating a welcoming and positive atmosphere. Our Wellness Concierge goes above and beyond to ensure each patient and/or guest has a positive and memorable experience. They manage the reception area, schedules, reschedules, manages appointments, and provides information about services and products within the office. Our Wellness Concierge addresses patient inquiries and concerns to ensure satisfaction with each of our patients.
Administrative BACK OFFICE and marketing Assistant
Our Administrative Back Office Assistant will assist with helping the Chiropractic Therapy Assistant with any therapist needed such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, Cold Laser Therapy and Therapies. The main focus is the marketing of the social media platforms. The Administrative Back Office Assistant supports social media efforts with creating content, taking pictures and posting stories to build community engagement. They market sales for initiatives to attract new patients and assist with marketing events to attract new patients and to educate the people in the community.
Chiropractic Therapy Assistant
Our Chiropractic Therapy Assistant manages the patient flow, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience by moving patients within our practice to their set therapy and/or appointment(s). This could be Chiropractic Care, Therapies, Massage, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), Decompression, Cold Laser Therapy, Functional Nutritional Response Testing (FNRT) and/or Report of Finding (ROF). They assist in showing spinal hygiene exercise to the patients assigned by the doctor, as well as. building a rapport and lasting relationships with the patients. They are responsible for keeping track of the back-end products, any supplies that are needed for the office and provide support to the front desk.
Chiropractic New Patient Advocate/Orthotic Specialist
Our New Patient Advocate/Custom Orthotic Specialist focuses on the initial new patient intake. They act as the new patient liaison by confirming paperwork is complete, completing vitals and taking x-rays on new patients, scheduling re-evaluations, scheduling re-est. patients, ordering MRI’s or sending patients out for x-rays if needed. Our New Patient Advocate/Custom Orthotic Specialist assist patients on choosing custom orthotics that best fits the patient’s lifestyle. They educate and provide information to patients about chiropractic care, wellness, and related topics on services within the office. They provide support to the front desk and/or the floor.
functional NutritioNal Response specialist & Inventory Specialist
Our Functional Nutritional Response Testing (FNRT) Specialist will perform a full body scan by testing the body's neurological reflexes in order to assess how the nervous system is functioning. Following the response testing, you will have a brief consultation with our specialist to explain their findings and their suggested nutritional supplement program. They keep track of our standard process and mediherb supplements. If needed they assist with the floor and/or front desk.
Licensed Massage Therapists
We have multiple Licensed Massage Therapists on staff in order to assist you in reaching your health goals. A licensed massage therapist's job involves using massage techniques to manipulate the body's soft tissues, aiming to relieve pain, reduce stress, and promote overall wellness. They assess clients' needs, develop treatment plans, and provide massages using various modalities and techniques. These techniques can vary from deep tissue massage, sports massage, myofascial release, and stretching to loosen muscles, improve circulation, and reduce pain and inflammation. They also offer advice on stretching, strengthening, and how to improve posture. Integrating massage therapy in coordination with chiropractic care adjustments offers a more holistic approach to healthcare, addressing both the musculoskeletal system and the surrounding soft tissues. Massage therapy helps to relax and loosen muscles surrounding the spine and joints, increase blood flow, and improve flexibility. This combination of therapies can lead to reduced pain, improved range of motion, and a more holistic approach to wellness. The specific techniques used and the timing of massage therapy within a treatment plan will be tailored to the individual patient's needs and the chiropractor's recommendations.
"Very pleased with the practice. The service is excellent and everyone seems to truly care about you as a person first. Most businesses see customers or money walking in, but these practitioners love what they do. It shows."
- Patty Uzar