Our Therapists

Born and raised in Eden, North Carolina, Dr. Phillips played football at Lenoir-Rhyne College where he earned his Biology Pre-med degree. He went on to sign professional contracts with the St. Louis Rams, Frankfurt Galaxy, and Atlanta Falcons before a career-ending injury led him to pursue his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Logan University.

Dr. Phillips returned to North Carolina and opened Elite Performance Chiropractic in Greensboro. He is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, full-body certified in Active Release Technique, and holds various other specialized certifications. He lives with his wife Ashley and their two sons, Finn and Grey.

A lifelong soccer player turned chiropractor, Dr. Karen Pristavec combines her athletic experience with comprehensive manual therapy expertise.

Born and raised in Georgia, Dr. Pristavec’s passion for soccer and firsthand experience with sports injuries led to her appreciation for manual therapies and alternative healthcare. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Georgia State University before moving to Houston for an internship at Hermann Memorial Hospital, where she specialized in pre-habilitation and rehabilitation for athletes of various skill levels.

Dr. Pristavec completed her chiropractic education at New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, New York, with clinical rotations at Depew Chiropractic Clinic in Buffalo. She is trained in multiple techniques including Diversified adjusting, Activator instrument assisted adjusting, soft tissue techniques, flexion and distraction, and rehabilitation services. Dr. Pristavec is full spine certified in Active Release Technique and certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association for Webster Technique.

From CrossFit enthusiast to movement specialist, Dr. Narada Semeta transforms his passion for fitness into comprehensive patient care that helps people not just recover, but thrive.

Born in Lithuania and raised in North Carolina, Dr. Semeta’s passion for CrossFit and weightlifting, combined with his own training injuries, sparked his appreciation for movement and performance. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from UNC Greensboro and served as an EMT before pursuing his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences in Chicago.

Dr. Semeta is certified in Active Release Technique with extensive training in Diversified, Motion Palpation, and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization techniques. He combines movement-based rehabilitation, hands-on therapy, and functional strength techniques to help athletes, professionals, and anyone seeking to move through life with greater ease.