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 graduate of Texas Chiropractic College, specializing in sports chiropractic in NYC. He was professor of clinical sciences at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, and is currently an adjunct professor at Murdoch University Australia and Health Sciences University UK. With adjunct research positions at two universities, he continues doing academic research. He is an associate editor of the journal Chiropractic & Manual Therapies and co-author of 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. For over two decades he co-directed an osteoporosis diagnostic center and served as an investigator on major osteoporosis drug trials, and his peer-reviewed research and clinical writing span bone density, nutrition, and supplementation. He has been a postgraduate lecturer for Palmer West, Parker University Texas, and Life Chiropractic College, and a member of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. Outside the clinic, he enjoys backpacking in California, soccer, and 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 Cooperstein is Professor Emeritus at Palmer West College of Chiropractic. He earned his D.C. from Life Chiropractic College West and M.A. from the University of California at Berkeley. A respected contributor to chiropractic education and research, Dr. Cooperstein has served on the Advisory Board for the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists and as peer reviewer for multiple journals including the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, Education, and Humanities. He previously chaired the Technique Consortium for the Association of Chiropractic Colleges and coordinates JACA’s Technique and Philosophy column.

Carlos Arce is a distinguished attorney and healthcare business executive specializing in healthcare transactions, regulatory compliance, and complex litigation at FHLF. With expertise spanning AHCA licensure, commercial litigation, and contract management, he uniquely combines legal acumen with practical business insights from managing medical clinics. Carlos has led numerous healthcare mergers and acquisitions while ensuring regulatory adherence to Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law requirements.

Jeff Cohen is board certified by the Florida Bar as a healthcare law specialist with over 30 years of healthcare law experience. He is founder of The Florida Healthcare Law Firm and his transactional and corporate expertise serves physicians, medical staffs, home health agencies, surgery centers, and DME providers. Previously in-house counsel for the Florida Medical Association, he is equally knowledgeable about contract law, corporate and employment law, and healthcare compliance regulations including Stark, Anti-Kickback, and HIPAA.