Meet The Team
Owner - Chiropractor
Dr. Lance S. Silverman
Dr. Silverman is a seasoned chiropractor with over 30 years of experience. A past president of the Southeast Tennessee Chiropractic Association, he has also served as an examiner for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Co-founder of Total Health Chiropractic, established in 1996, he integrates his Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition to promote holistic health and wellness. Dedicated to his community, Dr. Silverman empowers individuals to lead healthier lives. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, staying active, playing pickleball, and exploring the outdoors. His mission is to inspire lifelong wellness in others.
Director - Chiropractor
Dr. Philip E. Nielson
Dr. Nielson attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where he received an athletic scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982. He worked for two years for St. Mary’s Medical Center in the Physical Therapy department while training for the 1984 Olympics.
In 1983 he received Knoxville’s “Athlete of the Year” award. He graduated from Life University in 1988 with a Doctorate in Chiropractic. He is specially certified in treatment of sports injuries, and since 1995 has served as a doctor for the PGA tour.
Director - Chiropractor
Dr. Ruth A. Nielson
Dr. Ruth Nielson earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University graduating Magna Cum Laude. She has served as an examiner for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, as well as ten years on Peer Review for the Georgia Chiropractic Association. Dr. Nielson has had extensive training and is Advanced Certified in Activator Method, a specialized low-force, gentle treatment technique.
Dr. Nielson practiced for twenty years in metro Atlanta treating a wide variety of patients with issues ranging from sports injuries, neck and low back disc disorders, children with scoliosis, and work and personal injuries. She has been under chiropractic care since age ten. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, off-roading, and SEC football.
Director - Chiropractor
Dr. Justin Phillips
Dr. Justin Phillips is the Director at the Hixson office of Total Health Chiropractic. He earned his Doctorate degree from Life University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Lee University. He is a Board-Certified Chiropractic Physician and has a Certificate of Attainment from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He has extensive training and experience with whiplash injuries, headaches, and sports injuries. Dr. Phillips has a passion for educating patients and empowering the community to become more aware and active in their own healthcare.
He actively volunteers both locally and out-of-state to help improve communities’ quality of life. He is extremely family oriented and loves adjusting families and young children. Dr. Phillips believes that with chiropractic care, you can live a healthier, longer, and more fulfilled life.
Director - Chiropractor
Dr. B. Chaz McCants
Dr. Chaz McCants earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree and his Bachelor of Science degree in Anatomy from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas where he excelled in biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, X-ray, diagnosis, chiropractic adjusting techniques, and patient care. He is a Board-Certified Chiropractic Physician and has a Certificate of Attainment from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He has extensive training in several chiropractic techniques and specializes in spinal corrective care. Dr. McCants practiced 17 years before moving to Chattanooga and joining the Total Health Chiropractic team where he has been the Director of the Hixson office and is now seeing patients at the Fort Oglethorpe office.
Director - Chiropractor
Dr. Brianna Burt
Dr. Bri Burt earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree from Life University and a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Iowa State University. She is a Board-Certified Chiropractic Physician and has a Certificate of Attainment from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Dr. Bri has a passion for treating patients of all ages, including babies, children, athletes, and growing families. She strives to help improve the health and wellness of all of her patients.
When Dr. Bri is out of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs, as well as hiking around the beautiful Chattanooga area.
Owner - Chiropractor
Dr. B. Chad McKeel
Born and raised in Cleveland, Dr. McKeel has been practicing chiropractic in his home town for over 25 years. He graduated from Life University in Marietta GA in 1995. He is an active member of the Tennessee Chiropractic Association and specializes in neck and lower back pain. "The key to helping people is listening and providing the best care available".
Director - Chiropractor
Dr. Matt Johnson
Dr. Matt completed his chiropractic education at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Before Palmer he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Northern Iowa. He is Board-Certified in the state of Tennessee.
Dr. Matt has experience treating patients of all ages and backgrounds. Dr. Matt treats the full spine/extremities and focuses on creating and maintaining long-term health for his patients. Outside of the office Dr. Matt enjoys spending time with his wife Kendall and his many pets (he has 7 of them currently!) His hobbies include spending time outdoors any way he can, playing racquetball, and collecting/playing video games.