Our Staff

Dr. Shara Posner MS DC

Dr. Shara Posner entered the University of Maryland as a College Park Scholar and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. Kinesiology is the study of human bodies in motion. While pursuing this degree she interned with a local chiropractor in Virginia and found her true calling. She was accepted at the University of Bridgeport, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Doctorate of Chiropractic. Dr. Posner's interest in total body wellness led her to obtain her Masters of Science in Nutrition concurrently with her chiropractic degree. Her postgraduate studies resulted in obtaining a certification in Applied Kinesiology, a technique that combines acupressure, nutrition, and chiropractic. Dr Posner is also certified in Veterinary Osteopathic Manipulation. In addition, Dr. Posner is board qualified in Medical Thermology for neuromuscular analysis. Lastly, Dr. Posner was voted by her patients as The Best of Alexandria for 2007.

Joanie Stewart L Ac, DOM

Joanie Stewart, Acupuncture Physician, Doctor of Oriental Medicine. Dr. Joanie most recently worked at the prestigious St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital, Center for WellBeing in Savannah, GA. Before that Joanie was in private practice in Sarasota, FL, where she graduated from the East West College of Natural Medicine. She has worked in both Eastern and Western medicine for more than 20 years, as a medical writer for CBS/Medscape (now WebMD), editorial director at the former Lifetime Medical Television, and as a Yoga therapist and instructor. She is also trained in Cranio Sacral Therapy, Body Talk Access, and acupuncture for facial rejuvenation. Learn more about Joanie here.

Crystal Craighead LMT

A 2002 graduate of the nationally recognized Potomac Massage Training Institute in Washington , DC, Crystal is a Virginia State Certified (licensed) Massage Therapist. In addition to being a licensed massage therapist in Virginia, Crystal is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association and is trained in the therapeutic benefits of Swedish Relaxation, Deep Tissue Therapeutic, Pre-Natal and Post Partum, Hot Stone, and Corporate/Event Chair Massage. Crystal promotes the delivery of the "client centered" approach to her bodywork. She is recognized in her abilities to work with sensitivity, compassion, and skill.

Stacie Bansbach CLMT

Stacie Bansbach is a 1998 graduate of the Advanced Fuller School of Massage Therapy in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She holds massage licenses in Virginia, Washington D.C., and Missouri. She is a Licensed Certified Massage Therapist (LCMT), a member of the American Massage Therapy Association, and nationally certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. She specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue and Prenatal massage. As a military wife of 15 years, she previously worked in Virginia, Rhode Island, and overseas in Sicily. She offers custom massages tailored towards her client’s individual needs, incorporating a variety of techniques including Cranial Sacral Therapy, Reflexology and Trigger Point Therapy. I feel that it is important to listen to my clients and find out what they hope to achieve through Massage Therapy. It is important to me not only to treat the symptoms of my clients, but also to treat the whole person in order to achieve complete wellbeing.

Tysha Talavera LMT

Tysha Talavera is a graduate of the Arizona School of Massage Therapy located in Phoenix AZ. She was immediately hired to The Greenbrier Resort Spa in West Virginia where she worked for several years until relocating to the Northern Virginia area. She is a Virginia State Licensed and Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. Tysha has been trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Injury, Aromatherapy, and Hot Stone Massage as well as Reflexology and Corporate/Event Chair Massage. She is recognized for her ability to listen and work with skill and compassion.

Roy Johnson LMT

Greetings and Salutations! I gave up my computer work in the Federal Government to follow the Holistic path, which began about 2004. From that point, I have traveled to Thailand and studied abroad learning everything from Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong to the ancient art of massage. My background is in Acupressure, Thai Yoga & Sen Line work, Thai Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic as well as some Japanese and European styles. Studied with great teachers from NMTI, Thai Institute of Healing Arts, Thai Massage School in Thailand, Tranquil Space and I give special thanks to Scott Cole, Dr. Keith Jeffrey and David Roylance. I have learned that it is equally important to pay our respects to our teachers. I teach massage, yoga, tai chi and even pilates. Let me help you with your pain

Joy Palmer LMT

Joy recently joined the Back to Health family as a Licensed and Certified Massage Therapist. She received her bodywork training in Virginia Beach, VA and has been practicing massage professionally for over six years. Wwhile she has received training in various modalities, Joy specializes in deep tissue therapy. She takes great pride in giving clients a therapeutic massage that fits their needs and comfort level.