Laurie H, Office Manager
I was born and raised in Sparta and graduated from Sparta High School with my area of study being Medical Office & Medical and Dental Billing & Coding. I worked for a major insurance company as a Medical & Dental Claims Specialist for 20 years before declining a relocation to Utah with my department. I returned to school to purse my nursing passion and procured my National licensure as a Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, and Electrocardiogram Technician in addition to my BLS/AED certifications. I spent the next 9 years as an Operations Manager for an Assisted Living & Independent Living facility where I managed a nursing team of 32. I began working for Dr. Leyder in 2018 as an office manager. Since this time, I have gained a sincere appreciation for the chiropractic field, its misconceptions, and the relief and overall wellness I witness on a daily basis. Dr. Leyder is caring and compassionate and this carries over to her staff as well. I feel fortunate to be a part of a team with the same goal of helping others. I enjoy speaking with current patients and look forward to meeting new people daily. During my time away from work, I enjoy our pool, trail riding, and camping but most of all just spending time with my husband, children, friends, & family.
Dr. John Clark Doctor of Chiropractic
Raised in west Michigan, I have been athletic starting at a young age, running in cross country and track and field. I began receiving Chiropractic care at a young age to resolve some low back pain and issues. Around 15 years old, I decided that I wanted to be a chiropractor to help people in a way which didn’t involve unnecessary drugs and surgeries. I graduated from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI with a Bachelor’s of Science in 2012. From there I attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA and graduated with a Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2015. In order to be effective in helping may people I obtained additional training in other chiropractic techniques to help for a variety of problems and issues that people may have. I was also trained in Activator Methods basic and advanced level, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), and soft tissues work (including Graston). After graduating, I opened my own practice and ran it for 3 years, until moving back home for family.
Kara-Front Desk Assistant
Hi, I’m Kara! I’m 20 years old, and was born and raised in Sparta, Michigan. I started working for Doctor Leyder in May, 2022. Prior to this I worked in the medical field, and am now focusing on my career in billing & insurance. Working for Serenity Wellness is giving me that opportunity to gain experience and Knowledge in the field. I’m looking forward to growing here both professionally and as a person! My favorite part of the job is the amazing team I get to work with, it rarely feels like work when you’re getting to work alongside people who have become like family. We truly feel like each patient is apart of our family! Outside of work I enjoy being outdoors, and hanging out with friends.