At Active Spine Center, all of our professionals are fully trained and experienced to provide you with the best chiropractic care. We want you to trust that you are getting the highest quality care each time you come to see us. But we're also people just like you - we have families and pets, we're parents and we participate in sports activities. We combine our expertise and professionalism with a personal, responsive and caring attitude to make you as comfortable as possible with our practice - whether you're sick or well.              

                                                                                                                                                           Debra with Dr. Greg Rose co-founder of TPI  

Serving you:

Debra Pentz, D.C.

Dr. Pentz is a native of Pennsylvania.  Her love of golf and sunshine was instrumental in her move to Arizona in 1999.  Since 1999, she has been owner of  a private chiropractic, massage therapy and physical therapy practice.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (BS) Health & Education from Lock Haven State College, PA
Bachelor of Science (BS) Accounting from York College, PA
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from York College, PA
Doctor of Chiropractic ( D.C. ) from Cleveland College of Chiropractic, Kansas City, MO
Chiropractic Physicians License from State of Arizona
Chiropractic License from State of Oklahoma
Certified in Physiotherapy by State of Arizona
Passed all U.S. National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Board tests Parts I, II , III and IV

Post Graduate Qualifications:

Tltleist Performance Institute (TPI) Medical Level 3 Certification
Atlas Orthogonal Procedure (A/O)
Nutrition

Professional Associations:
International Chiropractors Association (ICA)
American Chiropractors Association (ACA)
Arizona Association of Chiropractic (AAC)
Cleveland Chiropractic College Alumni Association
Toastmasters International

Achievements:
Graduated as Valedictorian of class at Cleveland Chiropractic College, number one in the class with a GPA of 3.98
Elected to Who's Who Among Students in Americans Universities and Colleges
Honored for her participation in the Preceptorship Program, given the Clinic Service Award, and recognized for her Tutoring and teaching Work by Cleveland Chiropractic College
Played on Lock Haven State College Field Hockey team that played for the U.S. National Division I College Title twice; invited to the U.S. Olympic Field Hockey Team try outs

Hobbies & Interests:
Golf
Hiking
Tennis
Yoga
Active member of Red Mountain Ranch and Fitness Works

Speaking to various groups about Health related topics

Dan Froerer, D.C.
Dr. Dan Froerer was born and raised in Utah. He grew up in the small town of Huntsville, near Pine view reservoir. Dr. Froerer has had an interest in health from the time he was a young boy. He grew up participating in all types of athletic endeavors including snow/water skiing, boating, snowmobiling, swimming etc.

Dr. Froerer is a family man whose heart belongs to his bride of 15 years. They have four beautiful children and a pet cat. Dr. Froerer is active in his church as a Sunday school teacher and enjoys time with family and friends.

Qualifications:
Doctor of Chiropractic from Southern California University of Health Sciences
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Associate of Science from Utah Valley University
Certified Active Release Techniques provider – Lower Body
Certified Active Release Techniques provider – Upper Body
Certified Active Release Techniques provider – Spine

Certified Active Release Techniques provider - Long Track Nerve
Chiropractic license from the State of California
Chiropractic Physicians license from the State of Arizona
Certified in Physiotherapy by the State of Arizona
Passed all U.S. National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Board tests Parts I, II, III and IV

Post Graduate work in:
Extremity Manipulation
Active Release Technique
Spinal Adjusting Procedures
Atlas Orthogonal
Rehabilitation
Headache Management
Kinesio Tape

Achievements:
Eagle Scout
Served two year LDS church mission – Taejon, South Korea
Boy Scout leader
Served as President LDSSA
Multiple stints as soccer coach for children

Greatest Joy:
My wonderful wife of 15 years and our beautiful children.
Living my dream as a natural health care provider, easing the pain and discomfort of thousands

 

Madilyn Slade, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Madilyn graduated with her doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from the Northern Arizona University in 2005. She is Functional Capacity Exam certified and has received a Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification in 2007. Madilyn has received additional specialist training in TMJ disorders and comes to our practice with many years experience in the Physical Therapy field.  She is certified in A-Stim, a technique used to make adhesions and scar tissue more pliable.

Madilyn ia a hands on physical therapist takes an individual approach to each patient.  The therapies and treatment protocols are unique to each patient.

Madilyn resides in Mesa with her husband Arthur and three young children.

                                                                                                                                          Madilyn Slade, Debra Pentz, DC. Dan Froerer, DC

Our Staff:

Claudia Stagner - Office Manager