LaineD’Souza

Although Laine D’Souza rarely suffers from back pain, there’s a reason she visits Glover Chiropractor Clinic in Leesburg three times a month.

She views chiropractic adjustments as preventive maintenance.

“I swear by chiropractors and I think regular adjustments are necessary to live a pain-free, injury-free life,” she says. “Sometimes we have a headache that persists and then go to a doctor for medication. In many cases a simple adjustment will eliminate the pain. When your body is misaligned, your muscles become imbalanced and that leads to injuries and pain.”

Laine should know. As a personal trainer and yoga instructor, she works with clients who suffer from neck, low back and leg pain. She helps her clients improve their core strength and flexibility. And then she faithfully refers them to Dr. Glover so their spines are well-aligned.

“I feel comfortable sending my clients to Dr. Glover because he is very knowledgeable and his bedside manner is terrific. However, his vast knowledge is only one reason why he is such a great doctor. Dr. Glover genuinely cares about patients and wants to help them live a better life. This is how he gives back to the community and is what truly sets him apart. He is a gentle giant.”

For those same reasons, she has also referred her mother and boyfriend to Dr. Glover. And when her 7-week-old son was recently battling colic, Laine brought him in for an adjustment.

“He slept four hours peacefully after he was adjusted,” she said.

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MichellePearson CANCER SURVIVOR

“You have breast cancer.”

Michelle Pearson was 48 when she heard those terrifying words in April 2014.

“I was in shock and disbelief,” says Michelle, a retired sergeant with the Orlando Police Department.

But her fear was alleviated by the dedicated team at InterCommunity Cancer Institute. Within two hours of her diagnosis, she met with a cancer nurse navigator, radiation oncologist and surgeon. A few days later she met with her medical oncologist.

“I was extremely impressed by how efficient the practice is. It gave me a sense of peace knowing I was in good hands.”

Michelle underwent a lumpectomy at South Lake Hospital on her left breast only one week after being diagnosed. Surgery was followed with in-office radiation treatments at InterCommunity Cancer Institute.

Today, the Clermont resident is cancer-free.

“I made a decision to put my life in the hands of InterCommunity Cancer Institute. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. If I ever have a friend who is diagnosed with breast cancer I would send her here in a heartbeat. The happy, healthy atmosphere here is infectious, and the entire staff maintains a very positive attitude. I felt like I became part of their family, and the staff put their hands around my shoulder throughout the journey. Those things made me feel comfortable as I went through my treatments.”

Today, Michelle spends valuable time with her 10-year-old twin sons, Zac and Tyler. She also loves riding her rescued Percheron horse named Olaf.