Meet the Team
GARY COOLS, N.D., DAc Gary Cools, who has earned a PhD in Naturopathy, recently joined the team at Fruitport Chiropractic Center/Pathways to Health. He is also a MASTER HERBALIST and ACUPUNCTURE DETOX SPECIALIST. Gary has worked out of his office in Ludington since 1998, and at the Suttons Bay Medical Clinic of Integrated Health since 2001. At the clinic, he offers herbal medicine, nutrition consultation, addiction therapy, pain management, homeopathy, medical massage, and both ear and full body acupuncture. He was the first person in the United States to be nationally certified by both the American Massage Therapy Association and the American Medical Massage Association. He is trained in cancer therapies, homeopathics and in responses to autism and brain damage.
Gary has attended MSU, EMU, CMU, and U of M, Westshore Community College and Washtenaw County Community College, among others. He has served on various Boards of Directors, including the Blue Heron Academy and the Michigan Complementary Medicine Association. He was a site developer and instructor for the Traverse City branch of the Blue Heron Academy, and created the Hartwick Institute for Medical Arts and Sciences as a means of teaching research-based complementary therapies to the medical community.
Mr. Cools is available by appointment through Fruitport Chiropractic Center. You can call the office at (231) 865-6545.
Debbie Freed, CMT
Debbie is a graduate of Blue Heron Academy, and also a member of the American Medical Massage Association (AMMA). She is trained in deep tissue, relaxation, and hot stone massage. In addition to Massage Therapy, she is also educated in some of the Brimhall treatment methods used by Dr. Steve.
Debbie recently completed additional training in facial massage at the Blue Heron Academy. She also attended a training seminar on the use and effects of Anti-Aging Skin Care products by Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields (well-known for the PROACTIV product line).
You can schedule an appointment with Debbie by calling the main office of Fruitport Chiropractic Center at:
Adam Pringle, Chiropractic Assistant
Debbie is a graduate of Blue Heron Academy, and also a member of the American Medical Massage Association (AMMA). She is trained in deep tissue, relaxation, and hot stone massage. In addition to Massage Therapy, she is also educated in some of the Brimhall treatment methods used by Dr. Steve.
Debbie recently completed additional training in facial massage at the Blue Heron Academy. She also attended a training seminar on the use and effects of Anti-Aging Skin Care products by Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields (well-known for the PROACTIV product line).
You can schedule an appointment with Debbie by calling the main office of Fruitport Chiropractic Center at:
Adam joined the team at Fruitport Chiropractic in the fall of 2006. He has since been learning and practicing the Brimhall methods under the direction of Dr. Steve. Adam has been a personal trainer for four years, beginning with Bally's Total Fitness in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated from Fruitport High School, and then from Albion College with a BA in Sociology, concentrating on Human Services, and minoring in Psychology and Physical Education.
Adam is also the co-owner and President of football operations for the newest professional indoor football team in town, the Muskegon Thunder. He has been involved in organized football for 20 years, and has played professionally for teams in Nebraska, Oklahoma, Italy and Denmark. He has also coached at the high school level, and served as a player/coach in Italy and Denmark.
Beverly J
Bev opens up the office in the morning, and keeps it humming throughout the day. She is our "first line of defense" when it comes to dealing with insurance companies. Bev handles the day-to-day operations of our front office, keeping it running like a "finely-tuned machined."
Bev graduated from Fruitport High School and earned an Associates Degree in Accounting from Muskegon Community College. She has worked with the public for more than 14 years, and has been part of our team for more than five years.
Julie T
Julie is our back-up office person who assists with day-to-day office operations as well as patient care. She also places weekly nutrition orders and keeps a check on the inventory. One of her main responsibilities is marketing the programs offered here at Fruitport Chiropractic Center/Pathways to Health.
Julie also graduated from Fruitport High School, as well as Muskegon Business College (now known as Baker). She has worked in retail, health, graphic arts, as well as small business management. Julie has been with us for over six years.
Marcia S
Marcia is our Billing Specialist. She processes patient billing as well as insurance billing. Troubleshooting accounts and keeping the office stocked with necessary supplies are other areas of responsibility. When needed, Marcia also serves as a back-up for the front office.
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