Meet our Doctors

 Dr. Charles L. Simpson

Dr. Simpson was introduced to chiropractic at the age of 5 years old when first adjusted by Dr. Jeffery Pitts, who is also Dr. Simpson’s brother in-law. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University in Nutrition and Fitness in 1995 he went on to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. He graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1999 and went on to practice with Dr. Pitts for five years. He opened up his private practice in January 2004 and has not looked back since. Dr. Simpson is a member of Church @ the Springs and his hobbies include motorcycles, wake boarding, mountain biking and snowboarding. Born in Ocala in 1973, he still resides in Ocala, FL.  Dr. Simpson is happily married to Leslie and their son Cameron was born August 2008.

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Dr. David R. Martin

Dr. David R. Martin, B.Sc., D.C. is a veteran of the U.S. Army. While in active duty he served with the 1st Ranger Battalion in Savannah, GA and 1/508 Special Operations Airborne unit in Central America. Once Dr. Martin finished his military service he then completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida and Regents College in New York State receiving a Bachelor Degree in Biology. He went to Life University in Marietta, GA where he earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree in 1999.To stay abreast of the latest advances in chiropractic and natural health care, Dr. Martin attends many postgraduate seminars including topics such as physiological therapeutics, rehabilitation, and fitness therapy exercise. Since 1999 Dr. Martin has performed over 127,000 adjustments. Dr. Martin and his son David reside in Ocala, FL.

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Dr. Susan F. Sands

Susan F. Sands, D. C. earned her Chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta Georgia. In 1999 she completed an internship in Ocala, Florida and began practice there. In 2007 Dr. Sands joined forces with Downtown Chiropractic and Wellness Center. Dr. Sands is one of a handful of chiropractors who is also a Registered Dental Hygienist. Prior to becoming a Chiropractor Dr. Sands practiced dental hygiene for Drs. Anderson and Wilkerson, and then Drs. Darby and Johnson with a specialty in periodontics. Dr. Sands grew up locally, in the Ocala area and now lives on Lake Weir. She enjoys boating and lake activities. She also enjoys spending time with friends on annual cruises. She is currently a board member for the American Cancer Society and is the Event Chairman for the South Marion Relay for Life 2008. Dr. Sands is a member of the Florida Chiropractic Association.

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Dr. Julie Stubrud

Dr. Julie Stubrud first decided on Chiropractic when she was a freshman at Hernando High School, having always been intrigued in how the human body works; she decided Chiropractic was her calling. Dr. Stubrud then went on to earn her B.S. in Nutrition and Fitness from Florida State University, graduating in 2001. From there, she chose Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, Iowa to finish off her schooling. Dr. Stubrud returned to Central Florida in 2007 to join Downtown Chiropractic and Wellness Center, P.A. Dr. Stubrud is proficient in multiple techniques including Gonstead, Thompson, Diversified and Lumbar Flexion. Dr. Stubrud will begin her year as President of the Ocala Southwest Rotary Club in July 2010. She is a member of the Florida Chiropractic Association (FCA), involved in the Chamber of Commerce, the Emerging Leaders of Ocala (ELO), and the Marion Therapeutic Riding Association (MTRA). Dr. Stubrud is very close to her family, most of who still reside in Central Florida, and is engaged to Kerry Lewis Floyd.