Meet the Team

James Rippa, D.C.

  • Elon University -Sports Medicine/Exercise Sports Science

  • University of Bridgeport-College of Chiropractic

  • Member of the Florida Chiropractic Association 

  • Licensed in Massachusetts and Florida

  • Working towards Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) Certification

  • Dr. Rippa enjoys running/fitness and most sporting events. Originally from the New Jersey shore, he moved to Massachusetts before settling in Northeast Florida with his wife and four boys 

James Robinson, D.C.

Dr. James C. Robinson served on the Board of Directors for the Florida Chiropractic Association as well as the Northeast Florida Chiropractic Society. He has post-graduate training in soft tissue injuries, Impairment Rating, and the law using the American Medical Association Guides, scoliosis screening, and treatment procedures.

  • Alabama University 

  • Life Chiropractic College

  • Member of the Florida Chiropractic Association, Northeast Florida Chiropractic Society

  • Post Graduate Advanced Training in Clinical Management of Whiplash & Spinal Trauma

  • 35 + years experience as a Doctor of Chiropractic

  • Dr. Robinson enjoys skiing at his mountain ranch in Montana

Alan Gommel, D.C.

  • Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic

  • Member of the Florida Chiropractic Association

  • 34 years of experience in injury management

  • Dr. Gommel enjoys spending his free time with his nine grandchildren. Also has a passion for music

Stephanie Anderson, D.C.

  • Palmer Chiropractic College Florida

  • University of North Florida 

  • Member of the Florida Chiropractic Association

  • Certified in Activator Methods

  • Advanced Training in Pediatrics/Perinatal 

  • In her free time, Dr. Anderson enjoys going to the beach, is an active member of River City Church, and enjoys spending time with her nieces/nephew

Bernardita Prado, D.C.

  • Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida

  • Dr. Prado has enjoyed living and working in the Jacksonville community for over 10 years and is fluent in both English and Spanish

  • In her spare time, Dr. Prado enjoys spending time outdoors with her family

Troy Smith, LMT

  • Sullivan University, Louisville, KY

  • Advanced Certifications in Reiki, Cupping, Thai massage

  • In his free time, Troy enjoys studying history

Hector Pagan, M.D. PA

  • Board Certified Anesthesiologist