Our Mission

Dr. Steven Weiniger authored Stand Taller Live Longer and teaches the advanced posture specialist certification, Certified Posture Exercise Professional (CPEP®), setting the clinical standard for posture improvement and rehab protocols with clinicians worldwide. He is the author of Stand Taller Live Longer: A Posture & Anti Aging Strategy, and Posture Pictures: Assessment & Screenings. His expertise is featured extensively in media including ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX News.  He lives in Atlanta, Georgia and on SGI, Florida with his wife and they enjoy kayaking, hiking and yoga.

Dr. Stephen Perle is a 1983 graduate of Texas Chiropractic College, specializing in sports chiropractic in NYC.  In 1991 he joined the inaugural faculty of the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic in Connecticut, where he retired in 2022 as a Professor of Clinical Sciences. With adjunct research positions at two universities, he continues doing academic research. He is an associate editor of the journal Chiropractic & Manual Therapies and is writing the 4th edition of Chiropractic Technique: Principles and Procedures.

Dr. Timothy Mirtz is an Associate Professor at Bethune-Cookman University and a seasoned educator in health sciences and rehabilitation. He holds a PhD in Health, Sport, and Exercise Science from the University of Kansas and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland University. His clinical and academic expertise spans physical education, public health, biomechanics, and preventive medicine. Dr. Mirtz is a published researcher focused on evidence-based practice and alternative health theories, bringing over 30 years of clinical and academic experience to healthcare professionals.

Dr. Alan Cook graduated cum laude from Western States and has been engaged in clinical practice since 1989. He has served as a postgraduate lecturer for Palmer West, Parker University in Texas, and Life Chiropractic College, in addition to presenting at state conferences. Dr. Cook has authored numerous articles for publication on topics covering a range of topics, including: The Healing Benefits of Laughter to articles on NSAIDs and on Osteoporosis. During his leisure time he enjoys backpacking in California, playing soccer, and the benefits of country living.

Dr. Kenneth Carter is the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology at Oxford College – Emory University, where he teaches psychology, psychopathology, and clinical psychopharmacology. With a PhD from the University of Michigan, Dr. Carter has published extensively in academic and popular outlets including Psychology Today and Women’s Health. He has appeared on NPR and NBC’s Today show, and hosted NBC Sport’s “Mind of a Motorhead.” His books include “Buzz! Understanding Thrill Seekers,” “Psychopathology,” and the textbook “Learn Psychology,” now in its second edition.

Dr. Cliff Tao is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology specializing in musculoskeletal and spine diagnostic imaging in Irvine, California. A graduate of National University of Health Sciences with fellowship training at UC Irvine Medical Center, Dr. Tao is licensed in California, Illinois, and South Carolina. He serves as an expert consultant for the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners and contributes to academic advancement as peer reviewer for multiple journals including Journal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists, and has published extensively in chiropractic orthopedic literature.

Dr. Paul Osterbauer is Associate Professor at Northwestern Health Sciences University, graduating from Northwestern Health Sciences University . He received certification as a posture exercise professional (CPEP), and with Dr. Steven Weiniger, is a co-instructor of a hybrid elective, 7 Steps to Strong Posture. His career includes research, clinical practice, and teaching. Dr. Osterbauer lives in Columbia Heights, Minnesota with his wife Grace, eight children, and a lazy, but cute, beagle.

Dr. Robert Alpert is a New York native and Life University Chiropractic College graduate, serves as Chairman of the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners. A respected instructor specializing in law, ethics, and boundaries, Dr. Alpert has held positions on the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and as a Director of the Georgia Chiropractic Association. Licensed in both Georgia and Florida, he possesses advanced training in radiology, orthopedics, and neurology. Outside his professional life, Dr. Alpert enjoys working out, riding his motorcycle, and dedicating time to charitable causes.