meet our team
Chiropractor Ray Gaskey D.C. - CCSP®, ICSC, FAKTR®, GRASTON, GTS, NASM- CES, PES, GFS
Dr. Raymond Gaskey is the owner and lead Chiropractor at Bradford Family Chiropractic where he specializes in sports chiropractic and injury rehabilitation. His focus is on the treatment of sports and repetitive strain injuries including back, neck and extremity disorders.
Primary treatment protocols include Chiropractic therapies combined with corrective therapies including Graston therapy, kinesiology taping, active release techniques, soft tissue therapies, sports massage, and corrective exercises to obtain maximum results in getting you back to peak performance.
Dr. Raymond Gaskey completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at Hofstra University and the State University of Stony Brook in New York. He completed his professional doctorate in Chiropractic at the prestigious Life University graduating in 1998 with the distinction of Class Valedictorian. In addition to full-time practice, he currently holds the position of extension faculty and a P.E.A.K. mentor for graduating LIFE university professionals.
CERTIFICATIONS
Dr. Gaskey is one of a handful of active certified Chiropractic Sports Physicians (CCSP) and international certified sports chiropractors (ICSC) in Georgia. Other professional certifications include:
- FAKTR ( Functional and Kinetic Rehab)
- Graston GTS certified
- (FMT) Fascial Movement Certificate in Kinesiology taping - Level I, II
- (CPT) Certified Personal Trainer - ACTION Certification Governing Board
- (NASM) National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified as:
- (CES) Corrective Exercise Specialist
- (PES) Performance Enhancement Specialist
- (GFS) Golf Fitness Specialist
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
Dr Gaskey is a member or affiliated with the following professional associations :
- (GCA) Georgia Chiropractic Association
- (ACASC) American Chiropractic Association Sports Council
- (ACSM) American Academy of Sports Medicine
- (ACBSP) American Chiropractic Board of Sports physicians
- (FICS) Federation of International Sports Chiropractors
- ACA Audit Committe member
- ACA Business Development Advisory Board
- Life University Extension Faculty
Dr. Gaskey is a frequent volunteer for both amateur and professional athletic events including the Georgia Games and the (AVP) Association of Volleyball Professionals. Dr. Gaskey currently resides in Marietta, Ga with his lovely wife, Crystie. He remains active in his local community as an active and frequent sponsor for the many Roswell, Marietta, and Woodstock primary and high school local athletic programs.
Chiropractor Paul Purvis D.C.
Dr. Paul Purvis earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life University in Marietta, Georgia, in January of 1999. Prior to his Chiropractic training, Dr. Purvis attended Benedictine University in Lisle, IL, where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Biology.
His educational background includes certification in nine chiropractic techniques as well as spending several years working as a paramedic.
Dr. Paul delivers a skilled, efficient evaluation and analysis of your spine and nervous system before a gentle and precise structural adjustment. His main focus is on detecting and treating spinal mis-alignments in a diverse population. in the years Dr. Paul has been in practice he has treated a wide variety of patients, from newborns to our active senior population. Dr. Paul especially likes working with athletes of all levels, from the "weekend warrior" to the elite level athletes. He has much experience in working with golfers, swimmers, runners, and cyclists.
He resides in Hiram with his wife Kim (his inspiration) and their dogs Frankie and Lucky and cat Lilly.
Chiropractor Ian Calk D.C.
Dr. Ian Calk joined the Bradford Family Chiropractic team after completing a 6-month internship under the mentorship of both Dr. Gaskey and Dr. Purvis. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic (D.C.) at Life University in Marietta, GA. Prior to that, he attended college at the University of South Carolina in his home state where he completed his undergraduate degree, earning a Bachelors in Biology.
He has a passion for treating sports related traumas as well as disc and spine injuries. His background includes training in a technique called Non-surgical Spinal Decompression which is an alternative treatment method for herniated discs. It was this method of care that got him exposed and interested in chiropractic care in the first place. He has also been trained in areas of sports rehabilitation, corrective exercises and strengthening, physical therapy, and a variety of chiropractic techniques.
Dr. Ian Calk is also a musician and spends much of his free time playing around the Atlanta area. He currently lives in East Cobb with his wonderful wife Katelyn.
Aimee Townsend - Massage Therapist
Aimee became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2017. She has worked in Chiropractic offices since 2008, and has accumulated an extensive knowledge of techniques from this experience. Love and light are her motto for a well rounded approach to a healthier life. She believes healing is a balance and harmony between all aspects of the physical, psychological, emotional, and nutritional.
Aimee offers any range of tissue work including:
- Deep to light tissue massage
- NMT
- Aromatherapy
- Reflexology
- Hot Stone Massage
- Cupping
Janina Martin - Massage Therapist
Janina Martin, a graduate of Everest Institute specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Sports Therapy Reflexology, and Aromatherapy.. I am licensed in the state of Georgia and a proud member of ABMP massage association.
My passion is simple to reduce all pain and discomfort from acute to chronic using soft tissue therapies that help you feel great and bring a smile to your day.
Cecilia Porrey "CC" - Office Manager
CC is a third-generation practice administrator who brings more than 9 years of experience to her role as office manager of Bradford Family Chiropractic. She joined the practice in 2016. She oversees all office procedures, billing, marketing and uses her outstanding customer service and organizational skills to ensure smooth operations in a busy work environment. CC resides in Marietta with her boyfriend Seth and their cats Gypsy and Alice.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
9:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 1:00pm
2:00pm - 7:00pm
(Massage Only)
Friday
9:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday
Closed
*May vary per provider
Bradford Family Chiropractic
3225 Shallowford Road #810
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 552-7979