Meet the Team
Chiropractor
Stanley Dombroski D.C.
Location: Zeeland
Location: Grand Rapids
Hello, my name is Stan Dombroski, and I am the owner and clinic director of Balanced Health Chiropractic Center. What makes our center really special is that we are among the few who actually practice in the NUCCA technique, which is gaining momentum in the industry, and it is becoming a highly recognized standard.
The technique is only represented by roughly 300 people on a global scale, and we are proud to bring the service to the people in our area!
As a kid, all I wanted to do in college was to play football. My freshman year of college my mom suggested I become a chiropractor. Having no experience with a chiropractor I didn't think too much about it. As I finished up school as an exercise physiology major I realized it was something I didn't want to do my entire life. Again, my mom brought up being a chiropractor. So I started looking into it and it just made sense. During my first year of chiropractic school I was listening to a speaker on campus and it was like someone flipped a switch. At that point I knew I was in the right place doing what I was supposed to be doing. It also helped me understand the reasons behind some of my own physical issues that I was experiencing first-hand, such as frequent headaches.
Things got even deeper once I discovered NUCCA. I was looking to become the best chiropractor I could be so as soon as I started school, I started looking to join technique clubs. With having no prior experience with any technique in chiropractic I decided to join the largest club on campus. I figured they knew something I didn't know. One day on my way to club my girlfriend grabbed my hand and insisted on me joining her in the NUCCA club. I didn't want to go but I went anyway. Thankfully I went and listened to the speaker that was in club that day. He made a lot of sense and filled in a lot of questions I had concerning the other technique club I was attending. It made sense to me that I was able to measure someone before an adjustment then again after to see a change and have a calculated formula determined for each person giving me an unprecedented level of accuracy and precision!
To this day, I still consider NUCCA a truly groundbreaking technique that works with people from all walks of life!
Through my work, my vision is to help people in West Michigan regain their wellness and peace of mind, improving their lives and rediscovering their full potential of health! In order to achieve this, I work with a talented team of individuals, who are committed to providing expert service and attentive care to all of our patients.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. You're always welcome to visit Balanced Health Chiropractic Center at one of our two locations - our primary office in Zeeland, as well as our second office location in Grand Rapids.
Chiropractor
PAUL AALDERINK D.C.
Location: Zeeland
Dr. Aalderink was born and raised in Holland where he attended West Ottawa Public Schools. He then completed 4 years of undergraduate work at Hope College. Dr. Aalderink graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1995 as class Salutatorian, earning Presidential Scholar and Summa Cum Laude honors. While at Palmer he served as president of the Michigan Club and was also a teaching assistant of chiropractic technique.
Following graduation Dr. Aalderink founded, owned and operated Zeeland Family Chiropractic Center, P.C. where he provided patient care for over 12 years before joining Balanced Health. He as been with Balanced Health for the last 15 years. He lives in Zeeland with his wife, Jennifer, and he has 2 adult children.
Chiropractor
SARAH LAROSA D.C.
Location: Zeeland
I was born and raised in Easton, PA. When I first went to a chiropractor, I was in undergraduate school at East Stroudsburg University of PA. I had no idea what to expect. I had fallen on my hip while running and was not able to walk on my right leg for 3 days. Within one adjustment, the pain was gone. I had also gotten chronic bouts of strep throat that same year and had developed an immune resistance to 3 different antibiotics due to frequent use.
Within one month of adjustments, I had noticed I was not getting sick. My chiropractor at the time asked if I wanted to be a chiropractor and the rest was history.
I attended chiropractic school at Life University in Marietta, GA within 3 months of being asked that question. I focused on various techniques, concentrating on the pediatric and pregnancy population.
Post graduation, I had a beautiful baby girl, Olivia Adrienne, who quickly became my whole world. I was adjusted throughout my pregnancy and I gave her, her first adjustment. Prior to starting a career, I have gained experience in rehabilitative techniques and therapies to aide in the chiropractic adjustment.
When the opportunity arose to practice as a NUCCA chiropractor, I chose to follow my calling. I am ready and excited to serve at Balanced Health Chiropractic, inspiring patients to live a more holistic lifestyle.
With my family spread across the country, I have become an active member of my church at Engedi and share my faith with my daughter. We enjoy parks, the library, the beach and watching movies.
Looking forward to taking care of you!
CHIROPRACTOR
MEGAN FRANKLIN D.C.
Location: Zeeland
Location: Grand Rapids
Why? Yup. I was that annoying kid, always wanting to know why. Growing up in a traditional allopathic family, Western medicine was all I knew. I could not tell you if there was a chiropractor in my hometown of Holland, MI growing up. It was not until I was in my 20’s that I knew what a chiropractor even was. However, after going on a medical mission trip when I was 13 years old, I knew that I wanted to help people.
I worked as a medical assistant while waiting to attend medical school. I despised it. I woke up every day wishing that I did not have to go to work. I was frustrated and fed up with traditional medicine. I felt like the system was failing. I had been working for an allergist when a woman came in with swollen lips and eyes. I had done her intake and after her visit, I asked the doctor what was wrong. He looked at me and said “idiopathic urticaria”. Translating that, it means hives (or an allergic reaction) due to an unknown cause. I asked him why she had such a severe reaction, what had she been allergic to? He had no idea but said that she now could take the pink pill if it ever happened again. I felt like we were failing the patient. Her body was trying to tell us something, and we were just giving her pills to mute the body. What was the root cause? Similar episodes happened repeatedly, and I was so frustrated. I realized that I did not want to go to medical school just to hand out pills and never discover the root cause of the problem.
I was praying on my way home from work one day and the word “chiropractic” popped into my mind. I had to google it when I got home. I read the Palmer tenets and knew that was how I wanted to care for people. Chiropractic was looking to the spine to find the root cause illness. It made sense. I called my mom and told her that I thought I might want to be a chiropractor. She told me to come talk with her boss Dr. Doug. I had no idea she was working for a chiropractor. I spoke with him and started chiropractic school 5 months later.
While in school, I was drawn to upper cervical specific chiropractic because of the specificity and that there were checks before and after the adjustment to ensure the desired change was made. I knew I had finally found the root cause. If the head is not on straight, it is impossible for the body to function properly. I studied upper cervical chiropractic throughout school. After I graduated, I opened a practice in Port Orange, FL focusing on upper cervical chiropractic care. I loved going into the office every day and looked forward to seeing patients. I also taught at Palmer Florida Chiropractic College. After having a little one, we moved back to Holland to be near to family. I am so excited to continue to provide upper cervical specific chiropractic care back in my hometown.
CHIROPRACTOR
Landon Burris D.C.
Location: Grand Rapids
Hi! My name is Landon. I was raised in West Michigan, and I absolutely love it, which is why I recently moved back.
After graduating high school, I attended Grand Valley State University where I received my degree in Biomedical Sciences. At the end of my time at GVSU, I decided to take a neuroscience course for fun. Little did I know that it would change the course of my life.
The neuroscience course primarily focused on the nervous system and how we function in and perceive the world around us. I started investigating the nervous system further and eventually learned how beneficial chiropractic care is for our nervous system.
I enrolled at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa to study chiropractic care. While I was there, I learned about a unique chiropractic technique called NUCCA. After I received my first NUCCA adjustment, I had to tell my friends and family about it immediately! The results I received from the NUCCA adjustment changed my life in a tremendous way, and I immediately started learning as much as I could so that I could help others who needed it.
I practiced NUCCA in Tennessee for a couple of years, but my heart was set on moving back to West Michigan so that I could give back to the people who invested so much in me over the years.
I am a very active person who loves fishing, hiking, snowboarding and many other outdoor sports that I would have a hard time doing if it wasn't for the impact NUCCA has had on my life. I had no idea my life would take the course that it did when I grew up here. I am so glad I can be a part of the Balanced Health Chiropractic team to help the people of West Michigan function better and be able to enjoy life that muchmore.
CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT & MASSAGE THERAPIST
MELISSA BAKER L.M.T.
Location: Zeeland
I joined Balanced Health as a chiropractic assistant in 2012 and then I became licensed as a massage therapist in 2019. I love using massage to help people reduce stress, promote relaxation, reduce tension, and help with pain and inflammation.
I have experience with therapeutic massage influenced by Swedish massage, medical massage, myofascial, manual lymphatic drainage, Cranio-sacral, and Tui Na (Chinese acupressure). I especially enjoy working with tension and pain in the shoulders and neck.
My work can also benefit prenatal clients, athletes, and anyone seeking overall wellness of being.
CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT
ROCHELLE COPPERSMITH
Location: Zeeland
Working with the staff here is like being a part of the BEST team! We have excellent doctors, and we couldn’t ask for better patients. At the end of 2018, we started using cold laser therapy to help patients manage their pain. In 2019, I expanded my ability to help patients through chair and table decompression. It truly has been my great pleasure to see patients progress from pain and dysfunction to comfort and restored function.
I’m excited for what the future holds for Balanced Health as we look to help many people find relief from pain and dysfunction through NUCCA. My passion for what we do has grown over the years, and I look forward to passing on that passion to my team as the Team Leader.
I grew up in Holland and consider myself extremely blessed to have grown up in such a beautiful place. In my free-time you will most likely find me curled up with a cup of tea and a good book, spending time with family, walking the local trails, or watching movie classics. I also enjoy teaching Sunday school for the 2nd -3rd graders at my church.
Chiropractic Assistant
DEBI C.A.
Location: Grand Rapids
Location: Zeeland
Hi there, so here we go…my name is Debi, and I started working with Balanced Health in 2023 as a Chiropractic Assistant primarily for our satellite office in Grand Rapids and regularly help out in our Zeeland office. I thoroughly enjoy seeing and getting to know our patients at both locations.
I have over 10 years of administrative experience with a Bachelor of Health Administration and Business Management (did that at age 50, just sayin’!).
My husband and I have been married over 40 amazing years! We are blessed with two children and five grandchildren ranging from ages 3 to 16 years. Oops, I can’t forget our two fur babies!
I enjoy camping, most animals (even snakes) and doing artsy-fartsy type crafts. My hubby and I like to travel the Midwest and participate in the Spartan Obstacle course races (No, I don’t run, only volunteer)! Tennessee is our favorite place to go so far.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
JAMEE VALDEZ-WELCH L.M.T.
Location: Zeeland
Jamee has been doing massage therapy in the Holland/Saugatuck area for over 10 years. She has worked in chiropractic, outpatient rehab, and spa settings. Jamee is experienced in relaxation, deep tissue, medical, and pregnancy massage suited to each individual.
Jamee has also been a patient of Balanced Health for several years and feels massage is a beneficial complement to chiropractic care. It is also important for the reduction of stress.
In addition to all of this, Jamee is a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and is a caring volunteer for Hospice of Holland.
Chiropractic Assistant
Lindsay Llewellyn
Location: Zeeland
Hi, I'm Lindsay. I can't start talking about myself without first beginning with my three amazing kids. They are all officially teens and my oldest has crossed that bittersweet line into adulthood. I am so very proud of them! Next comes my furbabies; Kingsley and Gizmo aka Gizzi are our adorable cats and Nova is our very large black lab.
I love to show pictures and tell stories about my kids and our furry family members. I've lived in West Michigan my entire life but only recently moved to the country. I have always loved nature and living in Hamilton has given me everyday opportunities to enjoy it. Working at Balanced Health gives me the ability to combine my love of helping others, interest in the medical field and desire for holistic health for myself and others.
