Sugar Hill GA Chiropractor & Natural Health Center

After a college career in football, Dr. Joe realized that his body and health wouldn’t have made it through the physical battles on and off the field without the chiropractic care he’d been receiving regularly since he was 12 years old. After graduating from Towson State College, Dr. Joe’s strong passion for chiropractic led him to Life University in Marietta, GA, where he met his wife, Dr. Deb Cirone.

Several years into practicing chiropractic at their large family practice in Sugar Hill, Dr. Joe was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease. Rather than turning to medication for temporary relief, he leaned into his faith and his deep knowledge of how the human body functions and heals.

Through relentless research, training, and care from other functional medicine doctors, Dr. Joe embarked on a new path—transforming his life from one of pain and disease to one of health, freedom, and inspiration like he never imagined.

Since then, Dr. Joe has guided countless others on their journey from pain to optimal health as an expert in cellular healing. He continues to share his expertise, showing everyone how they can achieve their best health, regardless of where they are starting.

Dr. Deb comes from a large family of chiropractors. Having been adjusted since birth, she experienced firsthand chiropractic’s ability to enable the body to heal naturally, without the use of drugs or surgery. This led her to pursue her own dreams of becoming a chiropractor. Dr. Cirone met Dr. Joe Clarino, her future husband, in high school, and they both graduated from Life University in Marietta, GA, in 1998. Dr. Cirone then pursued a Fellowship with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

Following a strong calling from God, they decided to establish their practice in Sugar Hill, GA, in 1999, against all odds. Since then, their family practice has consistently thrived.

“If you’ve never tried chiropractic or have had a less-than-desirable experience with it, I challenge you to give our office a try. Finally, you’ll see that health doesn’t come from treating symptoms with potions and pills from your medicine cabinet. Health comes from within, and chiropractic can help restore the vitality and wellness that you and your family have been missing out on.”

Dr. Brandon Faieta graduated from Life University’s Doctorate program in June 2020. Before beginning his chiropractic journey, he attended West Virginia University (Go ‘Eers!) for his BS in Exercise Physiology. During his senior year at WVU, he worked as an exercise physiologist in a local physical therapist’s office as well as for WVU medicine.

Dr. Brandon always knew he was called to serve and help others, and this is what primarily drove him to health care. After shadowing several chiropractors, he fell in love with the philosophy that we all have a powerful innate intelligence given to us by God that allows the body to heal itself from the inside out when free of interference.

Later, his driving force and his “why” was fueled after learning that chiropractic care can have a major impact on scoliotic patients since his sister suffered from scoliosis at a young age and had three rods surgically placed in her back. At the time, they were unaware of the benefits chiropractic could have prior to the surgery. His mission is to serve his community, help the increasing numbers of those searching for alternative conservative options–like his sister, and continue to spread his knowledge and love for chiropractic to others.

When Dr. Brandon is not in the office, you will most likely find him relaxing at a local coffee shop, playing spike ball, or spending time outdoors with his wife Dr. Shaleigh and their two cavapoo puppies Cannoli. and Lupo

Dr. Shaleigh is originally from Pennsylvania and has always had a passion for living a healthy lifestyle. She was very fortunate to have discovered chiropractic when she was just 10 years old. This happened when her dad took her to a chiropractor due to pain in her hip from being a dancer and a cheerleader. After her hip pain had improved, she continued to see her chiropractor for wellness care and was injury-free throughout middle school, high school, and even as a college cheerleader.

Dr. Shaleigh attended West Virginia University and received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Having a passion for science, helping people and the functions of the human body, her psychology degree was just the beginning of her education. She decided to pursue a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health at East Carolina University. During this time, she began conducting research in holistic alternatives to medication and chiropractic became a large area of focus in her studies. Following graduation, Dr. Shaleigh moved to Atlanta Georgia where she decided to continue her education by pursuing her doctorate in Chiropractic from Life University. During her doctorate studies, Dr. Shaleigh worked as an assistant cheerleading coach at Life University and was very involved in chiropractic research. She completed a research study prior to graduation in which she looked at the correlation between chiropractic care and drug addiction recovery. She continues to work on the publication of this study and plans to further her research in the field of chiropractic in the future.

Dr. Shaleigh is fueled by her passion of helping people learn to lead healthier lives through holistic healthcare. Her desire is to not just help people individually, but to help impact whole families for generations to come. This desire stems from her long family history of unhealthy lifestyles and prevalence of disease. Dr. Shaleigh has made it her mission to be proactive about her own health and to teach others to do the same. Outside of serving at AlignLife Sugar Hill you can find Dr. Shaleigh playing with her two puppies, Cannoli & Lupo or spending time working out and exploring Georgia with her husband, Dr. Brandon.

Mari loves working with patients and can help them navigate through the cost of their care. She does this by knowing the fee schedules for insurance companies and what a patient’s financial responsibility will be based on their insurance.

If patients do not have insurance, Mari can find ways to make care here more affordable. She understands the value of getting adjusted since she has been under care since she was 7 years old.

One of her biggest passion is to do something meaningful in someone’s life. She is a very family-oriented person who feels that patients and fellow employees are part of her family.

Melissa plays a key role in bridging the gap between the doctors and patients as a certified X-ray technician. She specializes in clinical aspects of the practice, such as assisting with exams and X-rays. Her job is to ensure that AlignLife of Sugar Hill provides quality care. She is a mom of two amazing boys, and was a child athlete doing cheerleading and gymnastics. It’s no surprise that she has a passion for sports and fitness.

Over the years, she has taught yoga and high-impact aerobics classes, which then led to her becoming a Personal Trainer. When she heard BJ Palmer’s words, “The Power that made the body heals the body,” she was hooked. Melissa loves working with patients and helping them reach all of their health and wellness goals.

Certifications
Les mills BodyFlow (tai chi, yoga, Pilates)
Les mills body attack (high-impact aerobics)
Silver sneakers
NASM CPT, CES
Venus nutrition specialist

Christina is a former licensed barber and cosmetologist, now transitioning into the chiropractic field. Passionate about health and wellness, she’s excited to support others on their health journeys, blending her experience in personal care with her new role as a chiropractic assistant and front desk coordinator.

Christina takes pride in greeting all patients with warmth and positivity, ensuring they feel welcomed from the moment they walk in. She understands the importance of building trust and creating a friendly, relaxing environment, so every patient feels at ease as they begin their health journey.