Meet The Doctors

Knowing that he wanted to help people live healthy lives through exercise, he went on to study exercise science in college and obtained his certification in Exercise Physiology through the American College of Sports Medicine. Working as a personal trainer for a swim team following graduation from university, he gained experience coaching and training athletes in strength and conditioning.

Dr. Arisman is focused heavily on the rehabilitation of sports injuries having worked with marathoners, CrossFit athletes, mountain bikers, football players, swimmers, and cheerleaders.  Dr. Arisman specializes in a variety of chiropractic and physical therapy techniques in order to give his patients the best care possible. With his main goal of quality care, Dr. Arisman places an emphasis on patient education and evidence-based practice he wants to give you the tools to live a healthy and pain free life.

Education:

• Grove City College, B.S. in Kinesiology 
• Palmer College of Chiropractic, Doctor of Chiropractic

Licenses, Certifications & Affiliations:

• Maryland Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy
  • Licensed Chiropractic Physician With Physical Therapy Abilities
• American College of Sports Medicine
  • Certified Exercise Physiologist 

Not originally a fan of doctor visits himself, he was skeptical about a career in healthcare. However, after injuring his neck weight lifting, he began to experience the benefits of chiropractic. He had a chiropractor examine and adjust his neck and felt the relief instantly. He continued a series of treatments for his entire spine to help adjust injuries to his body that he hadn’t even known about. After personally experiencing the benefits, Dr. Ballenger knew that he wanted to spend his life helping others get the same relief and restore the health of their bodies through chiropractic.

With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Ballenger understands the importance of promoting the overall health and well-being of his patients. He uses the “whole person approach” by integrating the best hands-on-techniques, state of the art physiotherapy procedures and providing the most progressive and natural vitamin and mineral supplements on the market today. Dr. Ballenger is committed to helping his patients accelerate or maintain their journeys to good health.

Education:

• Parker College of Chiropractic, Doctor of Chiropractic
• Loyola University of Maryland, B.A. in Business Administration-Management of Information Systems

Licenses, Certifications & Affiliations:

• Maryland State Board of Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Examiners Chiropractor with Physical Therapy Privileges, License # S01982
• Active Release Technique Provider (ART), Certified – Full Body
• Maryland Chiropractic Association
• American Chiropractic Association
• International Chiropractic Association
• International Chiropractic Association Pediatrics Council
• Member of Sales Promotion Association, Inc.
• American Heart Association Certification:
  Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, both CPR and Automated External Defibrillator Program

Memberships & Associations:

• Chiropractor of the Baltimore Ravens
• Member of Professional Football Chiropractic Society
• American Chiropractic Association
• International Chiropractors Association
• Maryland Chiropractic Association

In addition to her massage education, she completed an intensive advanced neuromuscular therapy program and has additional training in lymphatics and oncology massage. This education gave her the training and experience to work in tandem with Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, and Orthopedists to help execute wellness plans for patients. Frankie specializes in pain relief using trained modalities such as trigger point therapy, soft tissue manipulation, joint mobilizations, and deep tissue techniques. Her knowledge of pathologies and compensation patterns allows her to focus on breaking down crucial knots and stretch affected areas to restore mobility while providing lasting relief.

Frankie moved to Baltimore in the fall of 2018 and has hopes of one day owning an old farm house with lots of animals. She is determined to get to know the mountains of the east coast, loves to spend time by the ocean, snowboarding in the winter and has been practicing hot yoga for over a decade.

Skilled in Swedish, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Cupping and Deep Tissue. She also believes in the energetic mind/body connection and is a Reiki Master. Melissa lives in Balto County and enjoys working out, meditating and spending time with her rescue dogs.