Meet The Team

Chiropractor

Marc Gusse D.C.

Dr. Marc Gusse learned the value of chiropractic care at an early age after visits to the chiropractor cured his back spasms at the age of 13. Dr. Marc has been very passionate about the chiropractic profession ever since! Dr. Marc was always very active in sports, playing football, basketball, baseball, track, and soccer in high school. Dr. Marc graduated from Michigan State University with a business degree and moved to the Waterford area where he worked in logistics and coached high school basketball.

Dr. Marc was in a bad car accident that gave him a second chance at life and motivated him to dedicate his life to helping others as a chiropractor! Dr. Marc moved to San Jose, California to attend Palmer West College of Chiropractic. He spent 2 years working on the corporate chiropractic team at Apple Headquarters in Cupertino, CA before deciding to move back home to achieve his dream of helping others as a chiropractor in the Waterford area. There is no place like home! Since getting sober on January 1st, 2013, Dr Marc stays very active in the recovery community using his experience, strength, and hope to help others that deal with any substance abuse issues. Dr. Marc's hobbies include spending time with his family (especially his nieces and nephews), playing sports (basketball, volleyball, softball, golf, bowling), working out, listening to motivational audio books, water sports on the lake, building relationships in the community, and helping others!

Dr. Marc utilizes many different techniques including diversified, activator protocol, activator, Thompson, Applied Kinesiology, IATSM (instrument aided soft tissue manipulation), and Gonstead.

Chiropractor

Ken Stopa D.C.

Dr. Ken Stopa graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport Iowa in 1998 with honors. He earned a bachelors degree in science, consisting of anatomy and physiology, and a Doctorate Degree in Chiropractic. He is a presidential alumni.

He has had post doctorate research published in spine trauma through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. He is a Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. He has earned a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board Of Sports Physicians and currently Team USA's provider for the State of Michigan through the United States Olympic Training Center. He has a passion for treating and rehabilitating sports injuries from young kids to senior citizens. He continues to take post doctorate courses in advanced rehabilitation, soft tissue techniques. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing and kayaking.

Chiropractor

Jake Niergarth D.C.

Dr. Jake began his chiropractic interests at just 8 years old. Originally joining his mother on her wellness visits, he became a chiropractic regular throughout his high school and undergraduate sports journey. Dr. Jake soon discovered a passion for helping people and quickly pursued his chiropractic degree at Sherman College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. After graduation, he moved to Georgia and practiced in the Augusta area for a couple of years before moving back to Michigan.

Dr. Jake grew up in Alpena, where he spent most of his free time in and on the water, or in the woods. During high school, he wrestled, ran cross country, and jumped for track. His running career carried over into collegiate cross country where he earned Academic All-American awards. Exploring different interests, he pursued many different Spartan Races, Tough Mudder, and Bone Frog, and the like. During chiropractic school, he discovered a love for shooting sports and continues to compete in USPSA and The Tactical Games at both local and national levels. When he is not at the office, you can find Dr. Jake cooking, weight lifting, swimming, or at the range. He practices Gonstead, Diversified, Thompson, and Active Release. He is very glad to be back in the mitten!

OFFICE HOURS

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm

Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday
Closed

Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday
9:00am - 1:00pm

Chiropractic Waterford Township MI Recovered Chiropractic

Recovered Chiropractic
5601 Highland Rd
Waterford Township, MI 48327
(248) 618-3467