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Dr. Laura Jussila
Chiropractic Physician/Owner
Dr. Laura Jussila has a passion for helping athletes. She specializes in treatment and prevention of athletic injuries and sports performance optimization. Utilizing numerous cutting edge rehab techniques and her diverse skill set, Dr. Laura treats athletes of all levels from amateur to professional. Unlike traditional sports rehab which focuses on the specific area of pain, she focuses on identifying the root cause of the injury by looking at the body as a whole, rather than just on the injury site.
Since founding Charlotte Sports Performance and Rehab (now ROGAN Sports Clinic) in 2014, Dr. Laura has worked with professional athletes from the NFL, NASCAR, AHL, MLL and PGA. She has worked with and treated professional athletes during season and off season, guiding them through athlete specific strength and mobility classes to complement their current training goals and programs. She specializes in repairing acute and chronic soft-tissue injuries minimizing games and training missed for professional and amateur athletes. Her approach allows athletes to maximize their training efforts. To reduce the likelihood of future injury she addresses current complaints while working to establish proper movement patterns. Dr. Laura listens to the challenges faced by her athletes, works with coaches and trainers, learns about their particular routine and goals, and is determined to address each athlete’s specific needs during a particular training period.
Dr. Laura also consults health and fitness instructors and strength coaches to help them deliver safe and effective exercises and programs, so that their athletes can optimize training and results while avoiding injury. Dr. Laura’s track record of success with professional/elite athletes has helped her establish numerous relationships and partnerships with coaches, trainers, and therapists to successfully co-manage athlete therapy – benefiting all parties, and most importantly helping the athlete remain healthy and focused.
Dr. Laura Jussila earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree, Cum Laude, from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL.
Prior to her chiropractic studies, Dr. Laura attended Wingate University and graduated Cum Laude where she competed at the NCAA level for the Wingate University women’s swim team. Her university swimming career earned her CSCAA All-American and Academic All-American awards. In fall of 2017, Dr. Laura was inducted into the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame for her successful collegiate swimming career.
Dr. Laura has been active throughout her life. In high school, she competed in track, volleyball, and basketball, and while in college she worked as a personal trainer. She is a Boston marathon qualifier, and spends time running in Charlotte neighborhoods, greenways and White Water Center trails. On the weekends, you can almost always find her swimming laps at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Aquatic Center in preparation for a US Masters Swimming competition or her next open water race. Dr. Laura enjoys spending time practicing and teaching yoga, kayaking and enjoying the outdoors, and most of all, spending time with her sons Robert and Logan (where RoGan gets its name).
LAURA'S CERTIFICATIONS:
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McKenzie Method Part A & B
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Graston Technique
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Advanced Acupuncture
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Dry Needling Technique
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Kinesio Taping® Association International
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Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
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TPI Titlist Performance Institute
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FMS Functional Movement Systems Screening
Dr. Kylie
Rabe
Chiropractic Physician
Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Dr. Kylie P. Rabe's dream of becoming a chiropractor began in 8th grade and she has now been in practice for 10 years. While in high school, she juggled playing 4 sports and was part of multiple on campus clubs behind the support of her parents and younger brother. She continued on with her primary sport of softball through college receiving accolades as an Academic All American in her time in undergrad. Dr. Kylie made the move to Davenport, IA where she received Doctorate in Chiropractic at Palmer College in February of 2017.
From the time she started her first trimester at Palmer, she held a class officer position and was involved in several community services projects put on by the school. Dr. Kylie took several elective courses including Advanced Soft Tissue and Motion Palpation Institute courses that focused on the Rehabilitation Treatment of the athletic population of all levels and advanced courses in Pregnancy and Pediatrics. Through her time in the clinic system at Palmer, Dr. Kylie showed advanced skills in patient education and treatment which granted her the extreme honor of being selected as a Clinical Excellence nominee with a select few other students in her class. Upon graduation, Dr. Kylie chose to take a job in the beautiful Charlotte area, drawn to the Great Smoky Mountains and the proximity of the Atlantic Coast. With her love of community and wellness, Dr. Kylie has loved helping those in the Greater Charlotte area receive proper treatment for a variety of conditions while also being a source of support and someone to look towards for advice within the healthcare field. With her background in athletics, she has a vast knowledge of injuries and preventative measures for athletes of all ages and skill levels. She uses a wide variety of procedures and techniques all geared toward patient specific care. These include: spinal and extremity adjustments, myofascial release, low-tech rehabilitation exercises, and end range loading movements.
In the last few years, Dr. Kylie has had 3 kids of her own. Along with her previous course work, this real life experience has ignited a passion for helping pregnant and postpartum women navigate the changes that occur in this phase of life. Her understanding of changing biomechanics and modifications necessary to live an overall healthy lifestyle during this ever changing, busy time of life make her a huge point of support and knowledge for anyone embarking on this journey. This passion has also sparked a huge shift in mindset to help women as they enter the phase of all things hormonal shifting through perimenopause and menopause. With a global approach to care in the treatment room, Dr. Kylie prefers to look at the entire picture of health and use her toolbox to help patients feel their best in any phase of life.
In her free time she loves to spend time outside with her husband, 3 kids and close friends and is always looking for a great hike; and you will catch her singing along with the radio the entire drive. Dr. Kylie also loves oil painting and cooking healthy recipes she finds online. She looks forward to continuing to serve the Greater Charlotte community and meeting your family!
KYLIE'S CERTIFICATIONS:
International Academy of Medical Acupuncture
Advanced Acupuncture
Motion Palpation Institute: Certified Chiropractic Provider
Pregnancy & Pediatrics: Certified Chiropractic Provider
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
Extremity: Certified Chiropractic Provider
Advanced Soft Tissue Release
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue
Mandi
Office Manager
Hailey
Office Operations
TRUSTED PROFESSIONALS
Coaching to help you look, feel and move well
Functional Medicine, Concierge Care, Health Coaching
Relaxing, clinical, therapeutic therapy
Personalized Health and Wellness
200 Hour yoga teacher training, classes
Jessica Dowling
Athletic Trainer
Jessica , our clinical Athletic Trainer, is a Charlotte native committed to serving her community. She has had the privilege of working with high level athletes as well as weekend warriors; focusing on resolving
injuries, improving function and enhancing performance.
Jessica received her Athletic Training degree from UNCC. As a health care professional, she specializes in preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating sports related injuries. Jessica has experience in both field and clinical settings that she refers to when implementing strategies for rehabilitation and athletic development. She is passionate about helping her athletes and patients return to the activities they love and perform at even higher levels.
Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, cross training, attending and cheering on all the hometown sports teams, and day trips to the mountains to float down the New River.
JESSICA'S CERTIFICATIONS:
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NASM Personal Training Certified
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FMS 1 and 2 Certified
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Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)