Meet Dr. Wells

After receiving her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Cal Poly State University at San Luis Obispo, Dr. Wells knew that she wanted to find a way to help people with their health concerns using natural, holistic and preventive methods. She found it in Chiropractic. Dr. Wells graduated with honors from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in 1986 and has been living and practicing in the Sunnyvale area ever since.

Dr. Wells is well known for her thorough consultations and examinations as well as her uncompromising standards. She believes that in order to provide the best service, you must start with a thorough understanding of the patient’s condition (diagnosis) and healthcare goals. She uses a variety of Chiropractic adjustive techniques and therapies, and chooses those that work best for the patient’s individual needs.

Most importantly, Dr. Wells believes in empowering the patient to take an active role in his or her own care. She takes the time to educate each individual about their condition and teaches them appropriate home care measures as well as exercises to prevent future injuries.

When she’s not in the office, Dr. Wells enjoys playing tennis, learning ballet, gardening, playing the piano and reading. She especially loves outdoor adventures with her family, such as hiking, backpacking, river rafting and canoeing.

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Marcia Huss, Office Manager

Marcia has been with us since 2007. It is evident from the calm in her voice and her engaging smile that Marcia loves working with people. Marcia handles everything, from scheduling and insurance billing to assisting Dr. Wells, with sensitivity and compassion.

Marcia was on the Honor Roll at Bryman College and received her certification in Medical Assisting in 2004. Always eager to learn more, she enjoys attending classes and seminars to stay current on insurance and administrative issues as well as to gain a deeper understanding of chiropractic and how she can help our patients to reach their health goals.

Marcia’s first experience with chiropractic was for treatment of neck and upper back pain following an auto accident. She recalls being impressed that chiropractors evaluate and treat the whole person rather than just a list of symptoms.

Marcia spends her free time relaxing with her family and playing with her three cats; Jacky, Joey and Newman. She also enjoys learning about new technologies and gadgets, watching movies, trying out new recipes and visiting her daughter at Chico State University.

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Jill Haff, Fitness Trainer

Jill has come to us with extensive experience in fitness training. She has been teaching group fitness classes in the Sunnyvale area since 1985. At various times she has taught step aerobics, high and low impact aerobics, kick boxing, prenatal aerobics, body sculpting, YMCA dance, gymnastics and Pilates. She is certified through ACE, NDEITA, and various lesser known affiliations. Jill currently teaches for the Cupertino and Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Departments, and is available to our patients by appointment.

Jill knows how to make exercise fun. Our patients love how she uses “word pictures” to help them understand and remember difficult concepts. Jill also understands and is able to accommodate the special needs of our patients. She is able to provide exercises that are safe and effective for patients suffering from acute injuries to those just wanting to lose some weight and get healthier. She can also provide exercises to people of all ages and levels of fitness, from children to seniors, and beginners to competitive athletes.

And you can bet that Jill practices what she preaches. She enjoys competing in Triathlons and leads an active lifestyle. She also enjoys gardening and spending time with her family, including the family cat, rabbit and chickens!

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Lyja Levas, Fitness Trainer

Lyja has a wealth of experience in group and personal exercise instruction. She is an AFAA certified group exercise instructor, teaching group exercise classes since 1997, and an ACE certified personal trainer, working with personal training clients since 2005. She has additional training in children’s fitness, Pilates and prenatal exercises. Lyja currently stays busy seeing clients for personal training and teaching for the city of Cupertino’s sports center and community center. She is available by appointment to our patients.

With her extensive knowledge and experience, Lyja is able to work with our patients to design exercise programs that are uniquely suited to their goals and needs. She is able to demonstrate and explain exercises in ways that are easily understandable to both new-comers to exercise and experienced athletes. She is equally able to modify an exercise program to accommodate patients with new injuries or physical limitations.

In her spare time, Lyja enjoys cooking, exercising, reading and spending time with her family.