Meet Dr. Phil
Philip D. Golinsky was born in New York City and raised on Long Island, New York, where he pursued his undergraduate studies at the State University of New York at Oneonta. He was awarded the Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1995 from Life Chiropractic College in Atlanta, Georgia. He immediately went into private practice in Northern Virginia.
As a student at chiropractic college, Dr. Golinsky sought to master upper cervical techniques, some of the more difficult and more effective techniques used by very few chiropractors in practice. To help solidify his expertise, Dr. Golinsky, along with 17 other doctors and students, traveled to Moldovia, Russia, where upper cervical adjustments were given to 39,000 people in a 2 week period.
Dr. Golinsky still uses the Upper Cervical Specific technique in his practice, as well as Cranial-Sacral work to assist people on their road to recovery. His practice is dedicated to serving families, and a large portion of the practice consists of children under 16 years of age. Since 1996, Dr. Golinsky has written numerous articles on health and healing which have appeared in professional publications. He is a past President of the Northern Virginia Chiropractic Society, and presently a member of the Federation of Straight Chiropractic Organization.
Philip Golinsky lives in Reston, Virginia with his wife Ivette Retrey-Golinsky and his two daughters.
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Meet Dr. Michelle
Dr. Michelle R. Severson is a member of the Cafe of Life Chiropractic team.
A passion for Chiropractic began at age fourteen for Dr. Severson. After experiencing her first chiropractic adjustment and then attending a guest lecture given by a local chiropractor, she chose Chiropractic as her ultimate dream job.
Originally from central New York, she graduated from Le Moyne College of Syracuse in 2007 and New York Chiropractic College in November 2010. Her love for Chiropractic and admiration of the state in conjunction with its increased opportunities encouraged her to take on the challenge of making a name for herself among Virginian Chiropractors.
Virginia was an appealing prospect for Dr. Severson with its beautifully landscapes, rich history, various equestrian events and promise for a wonderful professional beginning.
In her time out of the Chiropractic office, Dr. Severson enjoys many outdoor activities including hiking and camping, often with her 4 border collies, riding horses, gardening and when up on the Finger Lakes of NY, scuba diving and boating. Nutrition is also a passion of Dr. Severson's. While at chiropractic school she completed a Masters Degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition in July 2010, learning how to use supplements to improve general health and support the ailing body. Dr. Severson maintains the philosophy that chiropractic can be beneficial for adults and children. She intends to build on her current experience and become advanced in treating pediatric patients.
Her mission is to treat adult and pediatric patients with a multidisciplinary approach that focuses on chiropractic techniques and nutritional aids to allow progress towards a more healthy life. By emphasizing detail, convenience, goal development and patient education, she aims to improve patient compliance, earn patient trust and gain respect within the community.
