meet our team
CHIROPRACTOR & CLINICAL NUTRITIONIST
GARY SAKS D.C.
I am still amazed at all the conditions that chiropractic care can help! It surprised me when I was a patient, but even more so when I became a doctor.
The reason I became a chiropractor was that as a patient I was impressed at what chiropractic did for me. I had a headache that lasted for six months. I went to a chiropractor and in very short order, the headache disappeared. Rarely do I have them now, and that was over 40 years ago!
CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION
I graduated from Wayne State University as a teacher in 1972. That turned out to be a very good base because I love to teach about being healthy. I graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1976. I received the traditional chiropractic education coming away with the Palmer Package of adjusting techniques. However, while attending Palmer I developed a passion for Applied Kinesiology (AK) and clinical nutrition. In fact, I was the Founder and President of the Palmer Applied Kinesiology Club. Currently, I am board qualified in AK. I learned from the creator of the technique, Dr. George Goodheart, I have logged in over 1000 hours of post graduate education in the realm of clinical nutrition and am now certified in Nutrition Response Testing.
THE KEY TO HEALTHY LIVING
I feel that our current health model is going down the wrong road. Being healthy isn't just about getting rid of symptoms quickly and assuming that you have fixed the cause of the problem. There are a lot of ways to help the body to heal itself. When that occurs, you have achieved a level of health that is not dependent on medications. Once that occurs, health actually comes down to a day by day, moment by moment decision on how we conduct our lives and treat our bodies.
The key to living healthy is to prepare your body to run in an optimal state. Chiropractic care, proper nutrition and exercise are just a few of the essential components for well being. Chiropractic care is the largest health care delivery system that doesn't use drugs or surgery. It is gentle and works in harmony with the body, and does not cause side effects.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
My time outside of the office is spent cutting firewood, cross-country skiing or working in the garden. I am a devoted practitioner of Yoga and meditation. I enjoy backpacking in remote places like Alaska and Isle Royale.
I live the lifestyle I ask my patients to follow. We take into consideration a person’s overall health, the way they eat, what level of activity is within their daily practice, and their mental and emotional health.
SEE HOW CHIROPRACTIC CAN HELP YOU
As a Chiropractor in Gaylord since 1976, I have had the opportunity to work with a large variety of people and conditions. I continue to be impressed with how the body can heal itself given the right help from the outside and the right efforts from the patient.
I consider myself an excellent listener and hope I get the opportunity to meet you in person and discuss your specific health challenge. Give our office a call.
Chiropractor
MADISON SAYLOR D.C.
Dr. Madison Saylor started her chiropractic education during her first year of college while still attending Onaway High School.
Upon graduation, she received the Honor Student Scholarship and used it to pursue a free education from North Central Michigan College in Petoskey.
She moved to New York for 3.5 years and simultaneously received her bachelor's degree and a doctorate of chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College.
Dr. Saylor utilizes the latest innovative techniques to reduce pain and other joint problems in patients. She is committed to providing the highest level of personalized chiropractic care to patients of all ages.
Dr. Saylor married her husband Matt in August of 2019. Together, they like to backpack hike with their dog Mars, go kayaking, and watch Marvel movies.
"I am proud to say I am from northern Michigan. We are blessed to be tucked in between the beautiful shorelines of the Great Lakes while also being enclosed by natural wilderness. Our small knit communities are a great way to grow up because you feel safe here surrounded by friends and neighbors. I can't see myself living anywhere else."
CLINICAL NUTRITIONIST
THERESA SCHMIDT
Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Theresa received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Grand Valley State University. After working in a Physical Therapy office in Plymouth, Michigan for six years, Theresa moved north and started the next phase of her career in Gaylord.
She started at Saks Wellness Center, PC. 26 years ago, at first in the billing department, went on to be the Office Manager and then to the Administrator position. Eleven years ago, after assisting Dr. Gary Saks with his nutrition patients, she decided to build on her biology degree and return to school to study Clinical Nutrition at Ulan Nutritional Systems, Inc. Theresa has been practicing Clinical Nutrition at Saks Wellness Center, PC since 2009. She is very family oriented and enjoys helping entire generations of families achieve optimal health.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
8:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:30pm
Friday
Open Every Other
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Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Saks Wellness Center
1447 S Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735