Dr. Michael “Mike” Vega DC , BS
Upper Cervical, Full Spine, Extremity Chiropractor & Functional Rehab
The Real stuff
Originally from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Competitive gamer, drummer, guitarist and composer.
Enjoys kayaking, hiking, traveling and learning about history.
Foodaholic and you might find him trying new burgers.
The Doc Stuff
Currently pursuing a double Masters Degree in Integrated Science and Functional Medicine one concentration in Clinical Nutrition and another in Alzheimers, Dementia and Memory Care with John Patrick University.
Currently working toward completion of a Diplomate status with over 300-hours post-graduate training with the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology.
Graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida
Clinical Excellence Award, James Buerckle Award and Virgil Strand Philosophy Award Nominee
Graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus with a major in Biology with a concentration in Biomedicine and a double minor in History and Humanities Studies.
Uses Blair and Grostic Upper Cervical technique
Focuses in brain/body connection and extremities
Currently writing article case studies for TMJ disorders.
Certified in RockTape, RockFloss (Blood Flow Restriction Therapy), RockBlades (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) and RockPods (CuppingTherapy)
Helps patients disorders such as: TMJ, disc herniation, migraines, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, post concussion syndrome, trigeminal neuralgia, spinal stenosis, focus problems, vertigo, dizziness, sciatica, tinnitus, spondylolisthesis, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle and much more
Dr. Tatiana “Taits” Barrera DC , ATC
Full Spine and Extremity, Functional Rehab Chiropractor and Athletic Trainer Certified
The Real stuff
Originally from Puerto Rico.
Previously a dancer, singer, and actress. Loves to play the ukulele and the flute.
She enjoys the beach, kayaking, hiking, traveling, obstacle races, and recently picked up beach volleyball.
Breast cancer survivor and thriver, which gives her the drive to enjoy the little things in life.
Part of the Pink Lady Dragon Boating Team of Tampa Bay (BCS League).
Believes that her ancestors were mermaids and is always looking for hidden local food gems.
The Doc Stuff
Is a Certified Athletic Trainer (sports medicine)
Currently working toward completion of a Diplomate status with over 300-hours post-graduate training with the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology.
Graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida
Clinical Excellence Award nominee, served as a clinical teaching assistant and treated athletes as an intern at Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach and was the vice-president and social media director of the Active Rehabilitation club.
Graduated from the University of Tampa with an undergraduate in Athletic Training and a minor in Exercise Sciences. She worked closely with the baseball team during her junior year and with the football team of Clearwater Central Catholic high school during her senior year.
Uses functional rehab, manual therapies, and pays close attention to mobility as part of her key ingredients.
Focuses in brain/body connection and extremities
Certified in RockTape, RockFloss (Blood Flow Restriction Therapy), RockBlades (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) and RockPods (CuppingTherapy)
Has a 6 year experience as a Massage therapist.
Helps patients disorders such as: hip pain, ankle sprains, shoulder and knee injuries, disc herniation, migraines, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, post concussion syndrome, post surgical rehab, spinal stenosis, vertigo, dizziness, sciatica, spondylolisthesis, tennis/golfers elbow, and much more
