The Joint Chiropractic - Carrollwood

Dr. Martin is a native Floridian from Tampa. She graduated from Palmer Florida in 2006 along with her colleague Dr. Edward Leonard owner of The Joint Clinics in Tampa Bay. During her Chiropractic curriculum she was chosen by her classmates to participate in the Clinic abroad program where she traveled to Bequia in the Grenadine Islands and treated the Islanders and their families ages toddler to 77 yrs. old.  This experience was very rewarding and life changing.  She hopes to return to Bequia and participate in future health related mission trips.  She also was a student doc at the school clinic and the “outreach” clinic where she treated the undeserved population. She volunteered at all local health fairs, sporting events and toastmasters where she educated patients about the benefits of Chiropractic care.

After a long career of 26 years as a FL L.M.T., she was inspired by her veteran colleagues to pursue Chiropractic. After many sporting injuries during her youth and college days and a few unexpected motor vehicle accidents with whiplash injuries, she took the advice of a co-worker to seek out Chiropractic care for the symptom’s she was experiencing.  Immediately Dr. Martin found relief at last.  She always contributes her long massage therapy profession to the chiropractic care over the years. Dr. Martin believes the body is self-healing with a little guidance from the experts.

Dr.  Martin and her Westie named Scottie enjoys all outdoor activities and prefers living in Pinellas county near the water. Dr. Martin joined the team at The Joint in February 2016. She believes you’ve got to do what you love, and love what you do.  “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination”, Nelson Mandella.

Dr. Brandi Ancrum is a bright and energetic chiropractor. A native of Florida, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Florida A&M University. From there she matriculated to USF and graduated with a Masters in Public Health with a focus on Maternal and Child Health. Dr. Ancrum received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta, GA. She is very altruistic in her cause, serving underserved pediatric patients on a chiropractic mission trip to El Salvador during her second year of her chiropractic education. During her internship year, she chose to spend time in Ghana, Africa where she worked under the mentorship of a Life University graduate.  At The Joint, she mainly uses Diversified, Activator and Thompson techniques to care for members. Even so, Dr. Ancrum believes in providing tailored care to every member including spending time to listen to their concerns. She is gentle in both manner and motion and is committed to helping others reach optimal health. 

Dr. Farrell is originally from New York and moved to Florida in 1992. He graduated from Hofstra University receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in 1988. Dr. Farrell received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College in 1991. Since then Dr. Farrell has been in private practice in New Tampa and recently joined The Joint Chiropractic in June of 2016. He is licensed in the states of New York and Florida, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and has a Florida Certification in Physiotherapy. Dr. Farrell also completed a 300 hour post graduate ACES Rehabilitation Diplomate Program. He attends yearly post graduate training classes and is a member of the Florida Chiropractic Association. Dr. Farrell uses manual Diversified adjusting techniques with a strong focus on wellness care and lifestyle modification. Dr. Farrell is married to his wife Kristi and they have two sons. In his off time he enjoys cycling, fitness, motorcycles, reading, and going to the beach. Dr. Farrell says, “What I’ve learned about health - on a personal and professional level, is that most problems are related to lifestyle issues and the repetitive strain of daily activities. Correcting these problems is vitally important to the restoration and maintenance of health. It’s never too early or too late to take control of your health!”