Meet the WellnessPlus Team

With over 25 years in practice in West Ashley, WellnessPlus is the premier Charleston chiropractic care center, and we have treated thousands of patients. Our clients walk through the door with chronic pain and receive customized chiropractic treatment that gives them healthy, pain-free lives.

The mission of WellnessPlus is to help patients reach their ultimate potential by improving health through natural healthcare. We change lives by reducing and eliminating headaches, neck pain, and back pain in people who thought their discomfort was normal and untreatable.

We are forever grateful to our patients for allowing us to take care of them. None of this healing would be possible without the dedication and commitment of each member of our team. Please take a moment to get to know us.

The Charleston Chiropractors Who Heal

Dr. Valerie Fantino, DC, owner

Dr. Fantino’s passion for helping people and living a healthy lifestyle led her to the field of chiropractic. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College. Dr. Fantino is a member of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association and the American Chiropractic Association.

The cornerstone of Dr. Fantino’s practice, and her passion, is nurturing personal relationships with her patients. “I get to know them. I learn about their families, what they like to do in their free time, and their careers. I look at the big picture, and a person’s personal life can and should be incorporated into their care,” says Dr. Fantino.

In her free time, Dr. Fantino enjoys gardening, going to movies and to restaurants, and reading. She loves spending time with family and friends—especially her 3-year-old granddaughter.

“Chiropractic care is a science, art, and philosophy of all things natural. Showing patients how to be proactive and engaged in their own healthcare helps them see the value in taking care of themselves. Wellness begins with you,” says Dr. Fantino.

The Charleston Massage Therapists with Magic Fingers

Tara Kilcommons, Massage Therapist

In 2009, Tara graduated from Miller-Motte Technical College with an associate degree and thorough training in kinesiology, therapeutic and Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release. She is currently continuing her education with a major in biology and interest in neuroscience. In the two years she has been with WellnessPlus , she has established a terrific professional rapport with our wonderful clientele.

“I believe chiropractic care mixed with therapeutic massage is the perfect blend of therapy for those in pain or those trying to maintain overall body and mind wellness,” states Tara.

LaDawn Frasier, Massage Therapist

LMT, DKYT, CHHP is a native of John’s Island, SC and has been a licensed massage therapist since 2005. Two years ago, she received her diploma to become a certified Holistic Health Practitioner as well as a Certified Kemetic (Ancient Egyptian) Yoga teacher.

LaDawn specializes in Integrative Therapeutic Massage. This includes deeply focusing in on a problem area like the neck and shoulders while addressing whole body stress relief. Her main interest is the well-being of her clients. She gives self-care suggestions related to her diverse background in holistic health. She believes that massage is an integral component to Chiropractic Care.

LaDawn received her massage therapy training at Miller-Mott Technical College and studied at Australasian College of Health Sciences in Portland, Oregon for her Holistic Health Studies.

In her free time, LaDawn performs African Dance, teaches Kemetic Yoga and enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.

The Amazing Office Staff

Shana McGee, Office Coordinator and Insurance Specialist

Shana has been in the medical billing and collections fields for 15 years and expertly handles all our patients’ insurance needs. She also assists with patient therapies, and our staff and patients
always appreciate her gentle hand. Shana is passionate about her role at WellnessPlus as she sees daily how the therapies can completely change patients’ lives.

“I grew up with my parents faithfully going to a chiropractor and saw the difference it made in their lives. I myself suffer from migraines and have seen how chiropractic care helps,” says Shana.

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