Dr. Brenda Covell is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College and brings her unique skill set and training to the Phoenix Rising family.  

Dr. Covell can add a clinical approach to your therapy.  She treats using a variety of adjustment and soft tissue techniques to address the underlying cause of pain or discomfort. Spine health is vital to overall health and proper nervous system function. Chiropractic adjustments can eliminate symptoms such as pain in the back, neck and jaw, sciatica, headaches, and low back and hip pain associated with pregnancy. Athletes can also benefit from reduced injuries and greater mobility with regular chiropractic care.

At your initial appointment Dr. Covell will perform a detailed exam and consultation to help determine the cause of symptoms. A unique treatment plan will be developed based on the nature of issue/injury and each individual’s health goals. All chiropractic treatments are modified to each patient’s case and comfort level. Chiropractic can be beneficial for all ages - from infants to advancing age.

Collaborative care between the LMT’s and Dr. Covell will enable you to bring a holistic approach to your wellness.

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Born and raised in the Buffalo area, Dr. Nicholas Jones is excited to bring his chiropractic services to Covell Chiropractic and Phoenix Rising Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. 

Dr. Nick was first introduced to chiropractic following an auto accident but continued with care for athletic and performance reasons throughout high school and into college. Knowing he wanted to be in the health and science fields, Dr. Jones shadowed one of his own chiropractors and fell in love with the profession. This led to the pursuit of a Health and Wellness degree from SUNY Buffalo State College followed by D’Youville College’s Doctor of Chiropractic program.

During his time at Buffalo State, Dr. Nick worked in the private chiropractic office setting as an Assistant before becoming the Office Manager. He then used this experience to begin working the School’s Chiropractic clinic as an employee prior to his entrance as an intern.

 For the past year, Dr. Jones has worked as a Sciences instructor at the New York Institute of Massage in Williamsville and was named Director of the Sciences in January of 2019. Upon graduation and licensure in the summer of 2018, he began his own practice.  In 2019 he joined Covell Chiropractic while Dr. Brenda was out for maternity leave and was such a good fit that he will continue to provide quality chiropractic care.

He recently has gotten married and purchased a home in the Tonawanda area with his wife, Amanda and two dogs, pug mixes Baxter and Pudge. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, movies, boating with friends, and playing recreational soccer and hockey throughout Buffalo. 

Jeremy springer, LMT

Wellness is achieved through a balanced awareness of mind, body, and that which connects the two, our spirit.  Massage has been and always will be a fantastic tool to quiet, calm and rejuvenate all aspects of one's self. 

As a massage practitioner, Jeremy  aims to provide his clients with an experience that allows them to achieve this balance holistically. The services he provides include Swedish, Therapeutic Deep Tissue, Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, and Thai / Medical Stretch and Release techniques, and he additionally incorporates instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, structural integration. cupping, and P.N.F. stretch into his massage practice. If you're not sure which service would be best for you, let him help you figure out which therapy would best suit your needs.

Jeremy's skills and training will help to restore balance and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.  

Lewis “Chuck” Garlow, B.A., LMT

Lewis “Chuck” Garlow, B.A., LMT

I have been working as a Licensed Massage Therapist for over 26 years. I had my own practice for 11 years. I worked 4 seasons with the professional indoor soccer team Buffalo Blizzard. I was honored to have performed massage for Hospice patients. The bulk of my career, 16 years, was with the Buffalo Sabres until 2017 as the Team Massage Therapist. I have worked over 1,ooo NHL regular season games, not including playoffs. Players still use me privately to get through the long grueling season. I have made myself available as a mobile massage therapist as well. I am now also an Independent LMT Consultant for the Buffalo Bisons AAA Baseball team.

My clientele has ranged from high school athletes, weekend warriors, professional athletes, stressed parents, to even the terminally ill. Over the years, I have studied various techniques, ranging from Swedish to sports massage. What works for one client won’t always work for another. I have learned to combine techniques and design approaches based on client tolerances and circumstances. I am passionate about helping people achieve a healthy balanced life free of pain and stress using massage, stretching, and exercise. I look forward to being on your team in this everyday sport called life. Some of my various techniques: Sports Massage, SportStretch, NeuroKinetic Therapy, Myofascial Release, PNF, Active/Passive Release, Fascial Distortion, Dalton’s Myoskeletal, Hemme, Lymphatic, Deep Tissue and Relaxation therapies.

STEPHANIE TASULIS, LMT, CLT

Stephanie has been a massage therapist for over 30 years. Her massage career began in 1990 in Los Angeles, California and she has been dedicated to enriching her knowledge ever since. She has since practiced in California and  Minnesota, and has been practicing in Western New York since 2014.

Stephanie is trained in a variety of modalities and offer customized integrative massage sessions based on your needs. Some of these modalities include: Integrative Medical & Orthopedic Massage, Deep Tissue, Myofascial & Neuromuscular Massage; Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder); Lymphatic Cupping & Massage Cupping; Maintenance support following Complete Decongestive Therapy for Lymphedema; Pre and Post Surgical Massage; Abdominal Massage addressing digestive issues, adhesions, and endometriosis; Massage for those experiencing Chronic Pain and Illness; Relaxation & Swedish Massage; and Oncology Massage.

Stephanie seeks to help reduce stress, facilitate healing and to provide education and a nurturing, safe environment to allow you to decompress from the stressors of life, or to heal from injury and illness.

Jo’nell Akins-Jones, lmt

"Each of us has a unique part to play in the healing of the world."

-Marianne Williamson,

So a little about me, I started my personal healing journey like many others during the pandemic in 2020. I became attracted to holistic medicine and the ideas that we heal ourselves through movement, affirmations and self reflection. Although new to the professional side of holistic health, I’ve always had a connection to this view of life. With a passion for yoga, meditation, and finding the good in people, massage quickly became a way to further connect myself to the world.

My number one goal, for my client, is like a weighing scale. I want you to be relaxed and comfortable, taking a moment for yourself to disconnect from the outside world; while doing various body mechanics providing a therapeutic side to help you physically feel better than when you came in. “Healing hands” is a term many of my previous clients used to describe my massage style, and I strive to provide the same healing to my new clients at Phoenix!