TMJ & Jaw Pain Relief in Bee Ridge

Dr. Mercer

General Chiropractic

Sarasota, FL

Dr. Mercer grew up in Florida, graduating from Palmetto High School in 2015, the University of South Florida in 2019 and Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida in 2023. He is dedicated to providing high-quality chiropractic care by addressing the root causes of pain and designing specifically tailored care plans to improve his patients’ overall quality of life. When he’s not in the office, Dr. Mercer loves to spend time with his wife and daughter. He also enjoys going to church, lifting weights, and rooting for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Dr. Bretz

General Chiropractic

Sarasota, FL

Sarasota chiropractor Doctor Christopher Bretz was raised in North Port, FL., he has always called Sarasota County home. A graduate of Venice High School, he went on to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in 2002. Dr. Bretz’s passion for natural healing began early. As an Eagle Scout, he was inspired by one of his troop leaders who was a chiropractor — someone who embodied health, leadership, and service. That experience opened his eyes to a profession focused not on managing sickness, but on helping people live pain-free and function at their best. After graduation, Dr. Bretz practiced in St. Petersburg at Florida Chiropractor from 2002–2008. There, he met his wife, Sophann, a St. Pete native and Dixie Hollins graduate with a degree in fashion design. In 2008, they decided to return to Sarasota County to raise their family and serve the community he’s always considered home. Today, Dr. Bretz provides hands-on, evidence-based care with a focus on restoring function and addressing the root cause of pain — not just the symptoms. Whether a problem stems from posture, movement patterns, or injury, he takes the time to understand each patient’s lifestyle and goals to create a personalized plan for long-term results. He and his wife are proud parents of four children — two attending Sarasota High School and SSAS, and two at Southside Elementary — all born at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The Bretz family are longtime members of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church and remain deeply rooted in the Sarasota community. At Bretz Chiropractic Clinic in Sarasota, Dr. Bretz takes pride in building long-term relationships with his patients and their families. His goal is to not only relieve pain but also help each person understand their body and prevent future issues through education, posture correction, and healthy movement habits. He frequently treats auto accident injuries, neck and back pain, sciatica, and sports-related conditions using modern chiropractic techniques combined with therapies like spinal decompression and red-light therapy. Patients appreciate his honest, down-to-earth approach and commitment to helping them heal naturally—without unnecessary medications or procedures. Whether you’re new to chiropractic care or looking for a trusted Sarasota chiropractor, Dr. Bretz is dedicated to helping you feel your best and live pain-free. Dr. Bretz believes that great care comes from never stopping learning. Each year, he goes beyond the standard continuing education requirements to refine his adjusting skills and stay current with the latest chiropractic research. He has completed the full Syntropy series—advanced hands-on seminars focused on improving the precision and effectiveness of spinal adjustments—and continues to train in new methods such as spinal decompression therapy and flexion-distraction techniques. His ongoing pursuit of professional growth ensures that patients at Bretz Chiropractic Clinic benefit from evidence-based, up-to-date approaches designed to enhance comfort, recovery, and long-term results.

Dr. Strong

General Chiropractic

Sarasota, FL

The story of Sarasota Spine and Wellness is fundamentally the story of its founder, Dr. Todd Strong. His path wasn't just a career choice; it was a personal quest born from his own frustrations with conventional healthcare. While struggling with health and weight issues growing up, he experienced firsthand a system that was more focused on prescribing medications to mask problems than on discovering and resolving their underlying causes. This formative experience ignited a lifelong passion for understanding the intricate workings of the human body and finding a better way to facilitate healing. This drive led him to excel academically, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Life University. But his education didn't stop there. Dr. Strong pursued hundreds of hours of postdoctoral training in functional neurology and became a certified functional medicine practitioner, dedicating himself to the disciplines that seek to understand the body as a whole, interconnected system. He saw how patients were often passed from specialist to specialist, with no one looking at the complete picture. He founded Sarasota Spine and Wellness with a clear vision: to create a haven in Sarasota, FL, where patients could finally get the comprehensive attention and real answers they deserve. This practice is the culmination of his journey—a place built on the belief that everyone is unique and that their care should be too.

Dr. Paisley

General Chiropractic

Sarasota, FL

Dr. Cherith Paisley is a chiropractor serving Sarasota and the surrounding area. Our chiropractor and the rest of the welcoming team at Paisley Chiropractic are committed to providing chiropractic solutions to address your unique needs, whether you are experiencing back pain, neck pain, headaches, or even muscular tightness and tension. You may be searching for pain relief after an accident, experiencing an injury, suffering from a specific condition like chronic back pain or looking to improve your athletic performance. Even if you are looking to simply improve your overall health, our chiropractor can help you attain your everyday wellness goals! At your first visit to Paisley Chiropractic, Dr. Cherith Paisley will explain how chiropractic care works and give you a full evaluation to see if our chiropractic solutions are a good fit to address your needs. If there is a good fit, we can customize a plan of chiropractic care for your condition and health goals.

Dr. Wasem

General Chiropractic

Sarasota, FL

Dr. Anthony Wasem Co-Founder & Chiropractor Dr. Anthony is a native of Sandusky, Ohio. All throughout his life, Dr. Anthony has been an athlete. Starting from a young age, he played baseball, football, basketball, golf, and lacrosse. So, he knows what it is like to be in pain and not functioning like he was supposed to, through countless injuries! One afternoon, Dr. Anthony was out playing 9 holes, in a school competition on a local golf course in Ohio. While on the last hole, he swung his golf club so hard, and heard a loud "POP". This "POP" noise left him in excruciating pain for over a week. Thank God for a great friend who brought Dr. Anthony with him to the chiropractor a week later. At the age of 15, Dr. Anthony had no idea what benefits chiropractic would bring or how much of an impact it would have on his life! Within a short month’s time frame, Dr. Anthony was back on the golf course without pain. It was about 6 months after the initial visit that he started noticing he didn’t have his allergies flare up near as bad, when he forgot his allergy medication. He could go weeks without taking the medication, under specific chiropractic care, and not worry about the allergies affecting his life. Fast-forward 7 years, Dr. Anthony was nearing graduation from his undergraduate program with a bachelors degree in Exercise Science. He knew he wanted to help people on a daily basis, with a lot of patient interaction, and work with the body. Dr. Anthony applied to many graduate schools, but chose to travel down to Marietta, Georgia to pursue a Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life University. This is where Dr. Anthony really learned to appreciate the body as a whole and all the healing properties it has. What started out as a search to be pain-free, turned into a career of drug-free, optimal health and healing. While in school, he worked towards obtaining several certifications, in order to serve his community the best he could. He is very excited to help take the health of Sarasota to the next level!