What is WellHouse
As a Collective
Here at Well House, we are focused on providing a comprehensive value driven approach to overall health. Our collective is composed of board certified Chiropractic Physicians, Clinical Nutritionists, Massage Therapists and Sports and Wellness Specialists; all working together to provide individualized patient-centered care. Our family practice approach to care emphasizes the focus of optimizing overall wellness.
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As a team, our goal is to help people reach their maximum potential by way of approaching health and wellness from a whole-person perspective, considering all of the aspects of wellness. Continue the scroll to learn more about how we can help you on your journey to optimal health.
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Why WellHouse?
Therapeutic Massage
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Reducing Stress
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Improving Circulation
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Promoting Relaxation
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Releasing Tension
Sauna
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Aids in Weight Loss via Metabolic Rate
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Improving Immune System Defense
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Detoxification
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Heart Health
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Encouraging Community Wellness
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Building Strength and Resilience
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Connect with yourself and like-minded people
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Group Classes
Nutrition
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Achievable Goal Setting
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Optimize Body and Mind
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Ensure Proper Nutrient Intake
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Understand Your Individual Needs
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Gain Control Over Your Own Health and Wellbeing
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Prolong Both your Healthspan and Lifespan
Chiropractic
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Releiving Neck and Back Pain
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Reducing Joint Strain, Sprain, and Pain
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Improving Mobility
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Muscle Recovery
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Headache Relief
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Migraine Relief
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Acute Pain
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Chronic Pain
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Decreasing Inflammation
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Promoting Healing
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Increasing Range of Motion
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Improving Range of Motion
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Arthritis Pain
Personal Training
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Restore Strength
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Eliminate Pain
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Build Muscle
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Improve Recovery
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Enhance Mood
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Improve Mental and Physical Fitness
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Enhance Mental and Physical Function
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Improve Mood
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Maximize Effort and Performance
Our Services
Within our wellness center, our chiropractic services are tailored to meet the needs of each individual patient. We use evidence-based techniques combined with a patient-centered approach to address musculoskeletal issues, improve spinal alignment, and restore function. Our team of Chiropractic Physicians are committed to helping you achieve a better quality of life.
Chiropractic
Our Nutrition service provides individualized, whole food-based nutrition plans custom tailored to your lifestyle and health goals. Our team of experienced Doctors will work with you to develop a nutrition plan that is nutritious, balanced, and delicious. Our approach to nutrition focuses on whole, unprocessed foods to help you reach your health and wellness goals.
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In addition to whole-food nutrition; our option for comprehensive blood work and analysis services will provide you with a personalized program to maximize both your health-span and life-span. All together to aid in living a happier and healthier life. By analyzing your individual bloodwork, we are able to tailor our program to your unique needs and provide you with the best advice and guidance to achieve your goals.
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Nutrition
Our personal training services offer a unique approach to weightlifting for people of all ages. Our experienced trainers will work with you to develop a custom plan tailored to your individual needs and goals at any stage of your lifespan. Enjoy the benefits of increased strength and improved overall health with our personalized one-on-one training.
Training
Within our wellness collective, we provide Therapeutic Massage services that range from myofascial release to medical massage, sports massage and other specialized techniques.
Our experienced massage therapists offer personalized treatments designed to release tension, reduce pain, and promote overall well-being.
Body Work
Our Small Group Classes offered within a cozy restorative space will house a range of wellbeing services including but not limited to yoga, meditation, MELT assisted stretch, and breathwork. Our classes are designed to cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and others, helping you to live a healthier and more balanced life.
Group Offerings
Meet the Team
Health is Wealth
We have assembled a Professional Wellth Management Advisory Crew to help plan and grow your wellness portfolio. Read about them below!
Licensed Therapeutic Massage Specialist
Iris Rose
Iris is a 2015 graduate of Ohio University, 2018 graduate of Hocking College’s massage therapy program and is medically licensed through the State Medical Board of Ohio. In 2020, she chose to further her education and become certified in the Graston Technique. Iris’ sports background has allowed her to work with a wide variety of athletes and sports-related injuries, including OU athletics and local high school athletes. Through clear communication Iris works with each client to create a custom treatment plan utilizing modalities such as: deep tissue, Swedish (relaxation), trigger point therapy, cupping, stretching, and scraping with Graston instruments.
“I believe it is a great privilege to help folks out of pain. I appreciate it even more to use my skills as a massage therapist in the community I grew up in. Athens is made up of some of the hardest working people you’ll ever meet, so I take their recovery and wellness plans very seriously.”
When Iris is not at WellHouse she enjoys reading, exploring new restaurants, rooting for the Dawg Pound, and being the unofficial taste-tester at Butcher’s Bites.
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Chiropractic Sports Physician
Dr. Ian Butcher
Dr. Ian is a 2005 graduate of Federal Hocking High School where he developed a love for sports and enthusiasm for human physiology. Following high school Dr. Ian earned his Bachelor degree in Exercise Physiology from Ohio University and further pursued athletics in the form of competitive bodybuilding and powerlifting where now is an active judge for The National Powerlifting Association and is a Bodybuilding Coach for all major federations and divisions. After undergrad he completed his studies with North East College of Health Sciences, where he earned his Doctorate as a Chiropractic Physician and Master's Degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition (Butcher's Bites Founder). Since graduation Dr. Ian has accumulated a number of specialty certifications pertaining to Sports Performance, Sports Nutrition, and Strength and Conditioning to help patients not only get out of pain but teach each patient how to stay out of pain through individualized programming. In regards to general health and athletic performance Dr. Ian's motto is "consistency is key!" Further stating that over time creating small healthful habits daily lead to big healthful outcomes. In his free time you can find Dr. Ian enjoying anything that involves being outside, tinkerin' in the garage, and rescuing all of Dr.Tara's plants, animals...and house projects.
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Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Tara Slingerland
Dr. Tara is a Chiropractic Physician, Functional Nutritionist (Butcher's Bites Founder), Strength and Conditioning Specialist(c), and SFDN(c). After completing her B.S. in Biology from Ohio University (Go Bobcats!) she went on to complete both her Doctorate and Master's degrees with North East College of Health Sciences. Having met Ian at OU it's only in true bobcat fashion that Drs' Tara and Ian moved back to their forever hOUme here in Athens, OH joined forces with Iris and created Well House. This collaboration has a primary focus to provide true well-care to patients through an evidence-informed approach. Dr. Tara also offers a variety of nutritional and personal training services to help make any goal attainable. Dr. Tara's interest in complex body systems and drive for continuing education shows through her patient-centered approach of diagnosis and treatment, modalities, techniques, and coaching. A few of her hobbies include reading, gardening, and hanging out with the rescue pups, Carlita and PeeWee!
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Your Wellth Starts Here
Contact Info
Phone
Address
740-447-5037
89 Columbus Road Athens, OH 45701