The Joint Chiropractic - Acworth

Dr. Andrew St. Bernard, commonly called Dr. Andrew by his patients, joined The Joint Chiropractic in 2017 as part of the Acworth clinic’s team of local chiropractors. “If I can’t adjust it,” he says, “it’s not meant to be adjusted.”

Dr. Andrew graduated from University of Western Ontario in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, and a doctorate of chiropractic from Life University.

He loves being engaged with those who come into The Joint seeking relief from pain and improved wellness. Their reactions are priceless.

“The thing I like best about being in the chiropractic field is seeing the relief in my patients’ faces after a great adjustment,” he says.

“The other thing I love is being part of a solution to end chronic health problems and promote a vitalistic, thriving lifestyle in my community.”

Working out, particularly in CrossFit and natural bodybuilding and physique, is what Dr. Andrew enjoys doing in his spare time.

Dr. Andrew hopes everyone appreciates going into the Acworth clinic as much as he does. “I enjoy creating an environment that is warm, friendly, and fun for my patients, and contributes positively to their livelihood,” he says.

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In his daily routine, Dr. Andrew must have coffee, coconut oil, whey protein concentrate, and almond butter on hand “because of their healthy gains.”

Dr. Andrew says his ideal dinner party would include Jesus Christ, late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon, and comedic actors Jim Gaffigan and Terry Crews, “because dinner should always be accompanied by meaningful conversation and humor!”

When talk turns to the coolest thing each of them has done, Dr. Andrew says his go-to story will be about the time he dove off a 40-foot cliff into Caribbean waters.

Dr. Deborah Miller became a member of The Joint Chiropractic’s network of local chiropractors in 2015 when she joined the Acworth clinic.

She earned an associate of science degree from Clayton State in Morrow, Ga., and then her doctorate magna cum laude from Life Chiropractic College in Marietta. She also went on to earn a bachelor’s degree cum laude from Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y.

“The thing I like best about being in the chiropractic field is helping people get better,” Dr. Miller says. “The other thing is all the interesting folks I’ve met.”

A product of southeast Florida, she has worked throughout the Atlanta area.

When she has some free time, Dr. Miller enjoys reading, though she admits “there’s never enough time,” along with working out, the outdoors, watching movies, and spending time with her friends and family, including her grown son and daughter. She is also fond of walking her dogs, a dachshund named Katan and a Labrador mix named Mina.

Dr. Miller says she became a true believer in chiropractic based on first-hand knowledge while in her teens.

“The first time I went for chiropractic care was following a car accident when I was 19,” she explains. “I realized that chronic digestive issues I had suffered began to improve. The doctor had brochures in his office about a career in chiropractic, and the rest is history.”

That history includes a wonderful time at The Joint’s Acworth clinic. “The thing I like best about working at this particular location is everyone associated with this clinic,” she says. “Owner, doctors and patients are just terrific.”

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According to Dr. Miller, “the one thing that I cannot do without in my life is my faith, and being involved in science is another opportunity to learn about God.”

“I've been given the ability to bring healing to people, and I am honored to be able to use these gifts and talents,” she says. “These things are all linked together.”

The coolest thing she has done was take a trip to Israel with her children in 2015. “We were around each other nearly continuously for 18 days, which is a long time, and everyone survived,” she says. “It was wonderful to see a place that is very old and very new at the same time. If you believe the Bible, or even if you don’t, take a trip to this fascinating country.”

One of the other really interesting things that Dr. Miller does is teach. “I have been a full-time instructor of human anatomy and physiology at Chattahoochee Technical College for the last several years,” she says. “I love teaching science! Most of my students are beginning their pathway to a healthcare career.”

Dr. Jordan Manns joined The Joint Chiropractic in 2017 when he became part of the team of local chiropractors at the Acworth clinic.

Dr. Manns attended Bluefield (W.V.) State College and received a bachelor’s degree in biology; while at Life University he earned a master’s degree in sports health science, and a doctorate in chiropractic.

He particularly enjoys the freedom of the profession, but even that is second to what he loves most about chiropractic: “The ability to change lives with an alternative approach.”

When he’s not changing lives, Dr. Manns enjoys family time with wife Mylynda, who is also a chiropractor, and their two children. He enjoys fishing, bowling, basketball and making music.

One of the things that Dr. Manns holds close is the quote, “Many times the cure is the care.” It allows him to remain focused and grounded in what he is doing at the Acworth clinic, and he greatly enjoys his time in the office.

“I love the people and the pace of The Joint Acworth,” he says. “Time flies by when I work there.”

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When it comes to keeping his refrigerator stocked, Dr. Manns says he must keep cranberry juice chilled and ready. “I’ve loved cranberry juice since I was a child,” he says.

Given the opportunity to share a glass and some fine dining with anyone, Dr. Manns says he would opt for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady -- even in spite of what he did to the Falcons in Super Bowl LI -- comic Kevin Hart and poet Maya Angelou.

“Dr. King was such a visionary with a peaceful approach, and Tom Brady has extraordinary willpower, and is a great leader, motivator and winner without all the athleticism,” he says. “Kevin Hart is hilarious, and Maya Angelou has such a creative mind and a way with words.”

He doesn’t have to look far to recall his greatest accomplishment. “The coolest thing I have done was become a husband and father,” Dr. Manns says. “It is very challenging and requires constant growth and compromise, but it has improved me and made me a better man.”

Dr. Michael Costa began his career in health care in his native Boston working as a research coordinator at Boston City Hospital, the real “St. Elsewhere”. He worked in public and private Emergency Medicine positions before deciding on a career in chiropractic.

A 1990 graduate of National University of Health Sciences, where he was a member of DTA Honorary Society and the recipient of the Outstanding Intern Award, as well as earing a Diplomate in Chiropractic Orthopedics. He returned to Boston where he practiced for 15 years. He was chosen as a provider in several studies of low back pain and treatment methods published through Harvard Medical School, as well providing chiropractic to patients through the Harvard Vanguard HMO.

He and His wife of 36 years, Trisha, relocated to Atlanta in 2018 where 2 of their 3 children reside.