Dr. Erika Hamer, chiropractic neurologist and owner of Ponte Vedra Wellness Center, has announced that Dr. Deborah Kersey has joined the practice. Kersey brings more than 20 years of experience to patients at Ponte Vedra Wellness Center.
Kersey received her Doctor of Chiropractic from Chiropractic School at Life University in Marietta, Georgia. She also holds an advanced certification in Webster Technique, which allows her to make a difference in the lives of pregnant patients, helping to ensure a safe, efficient and easy labor. She is a member the Florida Chiropractic Association and has held a variety of leadership positions throughout her career.
Kersey became aware of the many benefits of chiropractic care at a very early age. Her mother worked for a chiropractor and started taking her daughter for adjustments at age 6, when she was suffering from recurring ear infections. After that issue cleared up, her mother would take her every time she had a cold or other childhood illness and her recovery time was quicker than most children her age with similar issues.
“I experienced for myself how regular adjustments positively affect the immune system,” she said. “Since I would often come to the practice after school, I feel as though I grew up in a chiropractor’s office and knew I wanted to help people in this same way when I was older.”
Kersey’s goal in treating her patients is to facilitate the body’s ability to heal itself through chiropractic care and to restore someone who is experiencing pain to a normal, active lifestyle.
In addition to acute care in the case of accident or injury, Kersey seeks to educate her patients on the need to get regular wellness adjustments in order to maintain their health and live their best life.
Kersey is married and enjoys quilting and curling in her spare time. She had been an active member of the Jacksonville Granite Curling Club since 2018 and currently serves on the board as secretary. The curling club is open to all and regularly holds workshops to teach the skills, rules and safety precautions of the sport. Curling is a good workout and is a team sport accessible to all, despite fitness level or disability — curling can even be done if one is in a wheelchair.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Kersey to the practice,” said Hamer. “I have known Dr. Kersey for over 20 years and her philosophy of wellness aligns perfectly with our goals at Ponte Vedra Wellness Center. We know that patients will greatly benefit from her experience and expertise in healing through chiropractic.”
To learn more about the services offered at Ponte Vedra Wellness Center, go to pontevedrawellnesscenter.com.
