Drs. Derek and Liz Totty are both alums of Logan College of Chiropractic. There, Dr. Derek specialized in the use of Spinal Decompression therapy and Dr. Liz in Sports Medicine and Acupuncture. They launched Totty Chiropractic of Mt. Juliet in May of 2008 and then Totty Chiropractic and Acupuncture in April of 2011. Currently, they live in Mt. Juliet with their two beautiful children, Milena and Weston. It is important to them to be active in their community, sponsoring a slew of school events and participating in the Chamber of Commerce in both Mt. Juliet and Donelson-Hermitage.
Dr. Derek is a second generation chiropractor. His father, Dr. Richard Totty, practiced in the Hermitage, TN area for 28 years. Growing up in a chiropractic family, there was never a doubt that he would become a chiropractor himself. He thoroughly enjoys being able to help people in a holistic and natural manner. Dr. Derek has also been a ringside physician for some of Nashville's mixed martial art events.
Dr. Liz is a native New Yorker who is glad to be away from the snow! While attending college in North Carolina she was introduced to two chiropractors who performed acupuncture and found her calling. "I was so inspired by the tremendous results that were achieved without the use of drugs or surgery that I knew that was what I wanted to do with my life." She is a fellow with the Acupuncture Society of America and has a Master's in Sports Science and Rehabilitation. In the community, she is a graduate of Leadership Donelson-Hermitage and has co-chaired the Youth Excelling in Learning Leadership program for local eleventh graders.
Dr. Charlie Amborn is an alumnus of The University of Mississippi, where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. During his time at Ole Miss, he was introduced to chiropractic care when he worked under a local chiropractor. He was amazed by the results the patients achieved and fell in love with the holistic approach of care. In 2012, Dr. Charlie graduated from Life University Chiropractic School in Marietta, Georgia.
After receiving his doctorate, he worked as a Sports Chiropractor for Life University Sports Science Institute and Kennesaw State University while completing his Master’s Degree in Sports Health Science. He believes that health is our greatest asset and through the vitalistic approach of both chiropractic care and active exercise, health and function can be restored.
Dr. Charlie and his wife Leigh reside in Mt Juliet with their two beautiful children, Allie and Cooper and pup, Ziggy.
Dr. Stefanie Siegel is an alumnus of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. Stefanie was introduced to chiropractic care after a sports injury in high school. After seeing great results and the impact that chiropractic care can have on one’s well-being, she decided to pursue a future in the chiropractic profession. Stefanie graduated with her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, Georgia in March of 2020.
Dr. Stefanie is happy to be back in her hometown and is excited to make an impact on the health of her community. In her spare time, Dr. Stefanie and her husband, Dan, enjoy traveling, spending time outside with their pups Maddux & Murphy, and exploring all that Nashville has to offer!
Jorgia joined our Hermitage team as a therapy assistant and rehab specialist in Mayof 2024. Growing up spending time in the UK and the USA, sports was always a part of her life. Graduating with a Masters degree in Sports biomechanics and Human Movement from Leeds Beckett University in 2021, she new that helping patients through movement was something she wanted to do. She has plans to further her education in hopes of helping more patients achieve better health through natural means.
Tori has been a part of our Mt Juliet office family since July 2023. She can be found running around the office in the back performing therapies and teaching exercises and also managing all of your insurance needs at the front desk. After graduating with a degree in Business Administration and joining corporate America, she decided she wanted to go back to working with people to become healthy and active again. She lives in Mt Juliet with her husband, Sam and their two kitties.
Alondra is the front desk manager of our Hermitage location. She is currently getting her degree in Information Technology from Western Kentucky University and graduates this summer. She brings lots of energy, a friendly smile and fluent Spanish to our practice. She has enjoyed learning more about both chiropractic and medical billing and documentation and is excited to gain more practical skills that she can take with her into her career after she finishes school.
Lexy has been a part of our Mt Juliet team since January 2024. She joined our team after graduating with a BBA in Healthcare administration and a MBA in marketing. She was interested in chiropractic care because it was a drug free solution for pain control. It gives patients positive alternatives to enhance their daily living. "I enjoy getting to know our patients. I enjoy being able to teach them ways to improve their mobility and give them hope that life can improve."
Taylor is our massage therapist that has recently joined the Totty Chiropractic team. She has over nine years experience. She specializes in both Swedish and deep tissue therapeutic massage, to help clients achieve relaxation and pain relief tailored to their unique needs.
Outside of work, she is a devoted wife and mom, enjoying life with her mischievous dog, Arlo. Her passion for wellness extends beyond the treatment room, as she continually seeks new ways to promote health and balance in everyday life.