Our Team

Meet the people who make The Natural Life feel like home

Care here is personal. Our team brings together chiropractic care, massage therapy, colonic hydrotherapy, wellness services, and a friendly front office—all under one roof in downtown Dalton.

Dr. Dan DeReuter

Dr. Dan DeReuter

Chiropractor

Dr. Dan has served the Dalton community for more than 25 years. His approach is attentive, practical, and centered on the individual. He also developed DeFT, a technique shaped by decades of hands-on experience and an intuitive understanding of the body.

Debbie Puryear

Debbie Puryear

Colonic Hydrotherapist

Debbie provides colonic hydrotherapy, electro-lymphatic therapy, and ionic foot detox sessions. She helps clients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout each visit.

Nadia Jones

Nadia Jones

Massage Therapist

Nadia offers therapeutic massage, cupping, and prenatal massage. She tailors each session to the person in front of her, whether the goal is focused bodywork or time to slow down and reset.

Elaine Mendez

Massage Therapist

A longtime Dalton resident, Elaine brings a warm, grounded presence to her massage work and to the community she serves. To schedule an appointment, you can reach out to her at 706-260-8636.

Kathleen Vlodek

Kathleen Vlodek

Massage Therapist

Kathleen brings creativity and personality to everything she does. An artist and musician as well as a massage therapist, she offers thoughtful care with an unmistakably down-to-earth style. To schedule an appointment, you can reach out to her at 423-994-5750

Jerry Venis

Jerry Venis

Massage Therapist

Jerry specializes in neuromuscular massage and deeper, more focused bodywork. His sessions are designed around each client’s needs and comfort level. To schedule an appointment, you can reach out to her at 423-715-2834

Mari

Office Manager

Mari keeps both the store and practice running smoothly. She coordinates the many moving parts behind the scenes, so your visit feels easy from start to finish.

Kayleigh

Front Desk

Kayleigh is often the friendly voice you hear on the phone and one of the first people to welcome you when you arrive.

Amanda Hedgewood, Spinal Flow Practitioner

Amanda Hedgewood

Spinal Flow Practitioner

Amanda offers Spinal Flow, a gentle, light-touch somatic practice designed to help the body settle from accumulated stress, physical tension, and nervous system overload. Her calm, non-invasive approach uses no cracking or intense pressure, making it an inviting option for those seeking support with stiffness or chronic stress.

Melissa Gallman, Healing Touch and Reiki practitioner

Melissa Gallman

Healing Touch & Reiki Practitioner

Melissa began her healing journey as a nurse, inspired by a mission trip to Belize at age 15. Her passion for helping others led her to explore energy healing, earning certifications in Healing Touch through Healing Beyond Borders and in Reiki. She combines her nursing background with energy-healing training to support others on their wellness journeys.

Melissa’s Healing Hands

General Chang

General Chang

Office Protector

General Chang takes his role seriously: watching over the office, greeting familiar faces, and listening patiently when someone needs to “whine” a little.

Not sure where to begin?

Call us and we’ll help you choose the right service or practitioner.

Book an appointment or call 706-529-1149.