Dr. Joe Herbert is originally from Hinckley,Ohio and attended both Ashland University and Palmer College of Chiropractic.  Dr. Joe was an accomplished athlete in both his high school and college years with his primary focus being football and track.  Presently, he is an accomplished runner and is the co-founder of a county wide non-profit running club that focuses on providing health and fitness education and information for all ages and abilities.  Dr. Joe has coached for the tackle level youth football program and is often asked to speak at local and professional level sports organizations.  He is the official sideline chiropractor for Wadsworth High School's football team.  He volunteers to adjust the entire team before every game whether home or away.  He also stays sideline and after the game in case any player needs care.  He also volunteers his services at major sporting events like the Akron Marathon, Cleveland Marathon, Northcoast 24 hour National Championship, and more.  Dr. Joe is trained in Active Release Technique and has a large patient base of athletes that rely onhim to keep them competitive.  Dr. Joe is very passionate about eating welland moving often within one's own abilities and loves the fact that his job helps people do just that.  Dr. Joe also enjoys lifting weights with his wife, Dr. Lisa.  Dr. Joe and Dr. Lisa have two sons.  Their oldest is in college, majoring in Biomedical Engineering.  Their youngest son attends Wadsworth High School.

Dr. Lisa Herbert is a native New Englander having grown up on the coast of Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Wheaton College, Massachusetts and Palmer College of Chiropractic.  In her life before marriage and children Dr. Lisa was an accomplished dancer and a finalist at the Miss America Pageant.  She has trained with the Boston Repetory ballet and has also trained at The Sydney Dance Company of Australia.  Having since retired her pointe shoes, Dr. Lisa enjoys cooking, weight lifting, and is an avid runner.  She has placed in national cooking contests and her family serves as her test kitchen judges.  Dr. Lisa has also written running commentary and has placed nationally in a running journalism competition.  She has completed numerous marathons, 5k's and everything in between. She has also competed in a triathlon.  Dr. Lisa also enjoys competing in powerlifting competitions and has competed at the RAW World Championship in Las Vegas.  She has held multiple records in bench press, strict curl, and deadlift.  Dr. Lisa has also served as an assistant coach at the flag football level of the youth football program. coach of a local T ball team, and head coach for her local Upwards basketball program.  She is also the co-founder of Medina County Road Runners with Dr. Joe.

Together, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Joe are navigating raising their two sons and surviving a crazy sports schedule.  You are likely to see them around town volunteering their time at school or sporting events.  They both have been in practice for over 20 years and pride themselves on reviving the lost art of truly talking with patients.  That's why their motto is Wadsworth Chiropractic, we treat you like family!

Chiropractic adjustment: Both Dr. Joe and Dr. Lisa are graduates of Palmer College of Chiropractic and therefore use the "Palmer Package" techniques.  This "package" utilizes a variety of Gonstead techniques, Diversified technique, Thompson technique, and more.  There are many different adjustment manuevers to move a particular area.  Our doctors determine which are the most appropriate for your condition. Dr. Joe also has specilaty training in Active Release Technique (ART) which is a soft tissue technique used for things like plantar fascitis, patellar tendontis, rotator cuff issues and more. 

Therapies: After you see one of our doctors for your adjustment you may also recieve therapy if they determine it would be helpful for you.  Our office does a variety of electrial stimulation therapies, not to be confused with a TENS unit.  We do high and low frequency interferential, premodulated bipolar, microcurrent, and Russian Stim.  We also have therapeutic ultrsaound.  Your doctor will explain to you how your prescribed therapy with help your condition.  

Massage: We have two great massage therapist in our office.  They have a cozy treatment roomwith salt lamps and essential oils. Their table is gently heated and they will melt away any tension that you have. Their information is above in the Massage section of our Home page.