Meet the Doctors

Dr. Luke Reinhart

Dr. Luke Reinhart is a 2006 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, and has been serving central Ohio since receiving his Ohio state license in December of 2006. He is originally from Wapakoneta, Ohio and chose to come to Delaware, Ohio because of its small town atmosphere. He also attended The Ohio State University for his undergraduate studies, and always enjoys making it back to campus to catch a football or basketball game!

While attending Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Reinhart was chosen to attend a chiropractic clinic abroad program to serve the people of India. While in

Dr. Reinhart has also earned the degree of Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP). While most chiropractors are proficient in treating spinal injuries, a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner engages in extra studies involving extremity adjusting (shoulders, knees, ankles, etc.), as well as emergency procedures, and nutritional considerations for the athlete just to name a few. This specialization gives him the extra knowledge to help athletes recover from sports specific injuries, help minimize their injury risk, or help improve their overall athletic performance. Dr. Reinhart has had the privilege to work with everyone from children who have never played team sports before, injured players of the Delaware Hayes Football team on the sidelines, and all the way up to professional athletes around the Columbus area!

Please feel free to contact Dr. Reinhart at luke@leafchiropractic.com

Dr. Michael Nagel

Dr. Michael Nagel is a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician serving the Delaware community and surrounding area. He is a 2009 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He is a member of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association as well as the American Chiropractic Association.

While at Palmer Dr. Nagel was trained in several state of the art adjusting techniques including: Palmer Package, Diversified, Toggle Recoil, Gonstead, Thompson, Flexion-Distraction, and SOT. In addition to his studies Dr. Nagel also played on the Palmers renowned rugby team. During that time he received a scholarship to travel across the United States playing rugby and helping his team earn two births into the National Sweet 16 Championships. The team not only competed but educated the public on chiropractic care and its numerous benefits.

Dr. Nagel and his wife currently reside in Lewis Center with their bulldog Zeus. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, golfing, and being outdoors. Dr. Nagel is looking forward to improving the health and well-being throughout the community of Delaware. Not only is he looking forward to improving the health of others but creating a place that his family can call home.

Meet the team behind Creating Wellness

	Patrick Gentempo, Jr., DC, Chief Executive Officer An internationally renowned lecturer, researcher and business consultant for over 20 years, Dr. Gentempo is unmatched in his ability to integrate the philosophy, science, clinical practice and business of wellness. His vision for Creating Wellness was to develop a simple consumer program that incorporates all 3 dimensions of a person’s wellness – The Physical (Be Fit), Bio-Chemical (Eat Right) and Psychological (Think Well).  He has received numerous awards and honors from the highest levels of the profession, and in 2007 Dr. Gentempo was inducted into the prestigious Wellness Hall of Fame.
	Christopher Kent, DC, FCCI, Director of Research Dr. Kent is co-founder of the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance and a Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Imaging. He was named the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) “Chiropractic Researcher of the Year” in 1991 and “Chiropractor of the Year” in 1998. He is the author of over 100 articles in peer-reviewed and popular journals, a contributor to textbooks, and a member of the postgraduate faculties of several chiropractic colleges.
	Debra Cassera, President Debra Cassera brings over 20 years of diverse business and operational experience to her role as President of CWA.  During her tenure with CWA she has contributed to the controlled growth of CWA and the recent launch of the Corporate Wellness program. Prior to joining CWA, Ms. Cassera was the president and founder of Primetime Partners, Inc., a full service financial software consulting firm.  Prior to starting her own business Ms. Cassera functioned as Executive Vice President and CFO of a publicly held mail order and retail company.
	Thomas M. Berish, Chief Operating Officer Tom Berish brings to CWA over 20 years experience in the Sales & Marketing field promoting and selling business to business services and products. Most recently, Mr. Berish was the Vice President of Marketing for Xansa, an international Information Technology company based in London. His previous experience includes strategic planning and tactical implementation of product and brand development, promotional initiatives, market channel integration and coordination, sales force management, and budgeting.
	Nathaniel Branden, Ph.D Dr. Branden, is a lecturer, practicing psychotherapist, and author of twenty books on the psychology of self-esteem.  His work has been translated into 18 languages and has sold over 4 million copies, and includes such titles as Taking Responsibility, The Six Pillars of Self Esteem, and My Years with Ayn Rand.  Dr. Branden provides a fresh prespective to the Sound Advice (Think Well) portion of the Creating Wellness Program.
	G. Russell Reiss, MD A world renowned Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr. Reiss joined Creating Wellness as Medical Director in 2007.  As a practicing cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Reiss came to recognize that modern technology had advanced our ability to keep people alive however it was sometimes disproportionate to their actually quality of life.  As Medical Director, Dr. Reiss focuses his attention on taking a more proactive approach to health and working with the medical community to recognize this trend.