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Meet Our Staff
Gregory Hengel, Jr., D.C.
Dr. Hengel has been practicing in Charlotte County since
2003. He began practicing as an associate of Gordon Rodetsky, D.C. (Gordon Chiropractic), and has now established Hengel
Family Chiropractic, P.A. Dr. Hengel has been practicing at his Kings Highway office since August 2005.
Dr. Hengel received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, KY. While attending the University of Kentucky, Dr. Hengel was a 4-year member of the varsity swim team. He held a team record at UK as a member of the 200-yard medley relay, and was the team captain during his junior and senior years. Dr. Hengel suffered shoulder injuries during his time as a member of the UK swim team, and those injuries, as well as the treatment he received, led him into the chiropractic profession.
Dr. Hengel attained his doctorial degree from Logan College of Chiropractic, in St. Louis, MO. While attending Logan, Dr. Hengel focused his education and training on musculoskeletal rehabilitation techniques. He became very involved in Active Release Techniques® (ART®), as well as cervical and lumbar spine decompression techniques (Cox® Decompression Adjustments). Since moving to Florida, Dr. Hengel has been a treating physician for Tropicana in their workers compensation division and is also a treating physician for the Ironman Triathlon®.
Dr. Hengel’s wife, Kristin, was a biology teacher at Charlotte High School for two years before deciding to stay at home and raise their children. During his free time Dr. Hengel enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and visiting Walt Disney World®.
Dr. Hengel received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, KY. While attending the University of Kentucky, Dr. Hengel was a 4-year member of the varsity swim team. He held a team record at UK as a member of the 200-yard medley relay, and was the team captain during his junior and senior years. Dr. Hengel suffered shoulder injuries during his time as a member of the UK swim team, and those injuries, as well as the treatment he received, led him into the chiropractic profession.
Dr. Hengel attained his doctorial degree from Logan College of Chiropractic, in St. Louis, MO. While attending Logan, Dr. Hengel focused his education and training on musculoskeletal rehabilitation techniques. He became very involved in Active Release Techniques® (ART®), as well as cervical and lumbar spine decompression techniques (Cox® Decompression Adjustments). Since moving to Florida, Dr. Hengel has been a treating physician for Tropicana in their workers compensation division and is also a treating physician for the Ironman Triathlon®.
Dr. Hengel’s wife, Kristin, was a biology teacher at Charlotte High School for two years before deciding to stay at home and raise their children. During his free time Dr. Hengel enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and visiting Walt Disney World®.
Amy Hoeberling
Office Manager
Amy Hoeberling has been the Office Manager and Insurance
Industry Expert for Hengel Family Chiropractic, P.A. since November 2006. Amy has extensive experience in the health
care and insurance industry fields. Prior to joining Hengel Family Chiropractic, P.A. she worked in a local pediatric
office. She has also worked in an administrative assistant position at Port Charlotte High School.
Originally from Sterling, IL, Amy has been a resident of Charlotte County since 1997. She is a graduate of Port Charlotte High School. During her free time Amy enjoys reading, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.
Originally from Sterling, IL, Amy has been a resident of Charlotte County since 1997. She is a graduate of Port Charlotte High School. During her free time Amy enjoys reading, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.
Melody Hopkins
Licensed Massage Therapist
Melody Hopkins has been working with Dr. Hengel since
August 2005. She has been a licensed massage therapist since 2002; working is various health care settings and health
spas in both Georgia and Florida. Melody uses numerous massage techniques, varying them based on her patients’
specific needs. Her primary areas of expertise, however, are deep tissue massage and neuromuscular re-education.
Prior to becoming a licensed massage therapist, Melody worked as a nurse’s aide in home health care settings for 4 years.
Originally from Tallahassee, FL, Melody has been a resident of Charlotte County since 2004. During her free time, Melody enjoys participating in yoga classes and spending time with her family.
Originally from Tallahassee, FL, Melody has been a resident of Charlotte County since 2004. During her free time, Melody enjoys participating in yoga classes and spending time with her family.