MEET THE DOCTORS

Passion with Purpose - Personal note from the Doctors Our passion is to create healthy bodies in a healthy environment. Our purpose is to share our knowledge and expertise with the community in order to create a wave of health consciousness in the lives of the people today, the children of tomorrow and to perpetuate health in the generations to follow. It is our desire to create a legacy of happy, healthy people. Our Mission is to help you live life to its fullest potential by rebuilding your body and restoring your health through cutting edge sports therapy, nutrition and exercise. It is our goal to provide a personalized, tranquil healing environment. We place great value on our Integrity, Customer Service, Excellence and Personal Growth & Development.

Dr. Coppola has dedicated his entire life to the study of the human body and specifically how to keep it healthy. Because he has been an athlete all his life, he takes a special interest in helping athletes achieve a competitive edge through nutrition, core strength training and Sports Therapy.

He was a member of the Canadian wrestling team, featured in Muscle and Fitness, September 2001, and a NPC Bodybuilding Champion in North Carolina. He has an Honors in Human Kinetics and received his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Parker Chiropractic College. Dr. Coppola is a certified Pilates Instructor.

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Dr. Monteiro-Coppola received a Bachelor of Science in Human Anatomy, and a doctorate in Chiropractic from National College of Chiropractic. She is also certified in Spinal Trauma. She won the Miss Illinois, NPC Bodybuilding Championship.

She has also devoted many years in helping young women in their recovery from anorexia and bulimia. She has coordinated menu and fitness plans in order to help these women regain physical fitness and health. Her passion is motivating and helping others regain control of their lives and their health. Dr. Monteiro-Coppola is a certified Pilates Instructor.

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OUR PERSONAL CONVICTIONS

Our belief is that the body has an Innate Wisdom to heal itself. If we provide the body with the proper nutrients and eliminate interferences to its natural functions, its capabilities for healing are limitless. Our health is interwoven in a delicate balance with nature. Our bodies require daily sunlight, clean air, clean water, regular exercise, adequate rest and nutritious food as God intended us to live.

Unfortunately, these lofty goals are becoming increasingly difficult. We live in an era where pollution has reached astronomical proportions, poisoning both the environment and our bodies. Economic growth, through commercialism, disregards our environment; As such, we are poisoning our air, water and soil making nutritious food a thing of the past. We are destroying our rain forest and depleting our ozone driving animals into extinction.

Health is a lifestyle. Like all great rewards, it takes a concerted effort to lead a healthy life. Many of us lead sedentary, stressful lives. We eat food that comes from a box, bag or can. Good health doesn't "Just Happen". It occurs by respecting your body enough to take the time to exercise and taking the time to eat fresh, whole foods (preferably organic). As doctors, we feel our role is to educate and motivate our patients (and the community) to take responsibility for their health.

Dr. Coppola and his wife (Dr. Monteiro-Coppola) worship at Eagle's Nest Christian Fellowship.

We support causes to protect environmental issues and endangered species. We can all make a difference to protect the environment and endangered species.

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