Dr. Christian Koch
DC, Cert MDT, TPI Certified
Dr. Christian grew up in Bluffton, Ohio before attending Miami University of Ohio where he studied and received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Exercise Science) and Health. While at Miami, Dr. Christian participated in Division 1 football and served as the team’s punter. This experience of partaking in college athletics at the highest level, combined with the desire to pursue healthcare, shaped the way in which Dr. Christian lives his life and molded his desire for a career to help others in the health field.
To further his education, he attended National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois for his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. There he practiced Chiropractic medicine in clinical rotations at the Salvation Army located downtown Chicago. While in rotations he also worked as a Chiropractic Assistant/Rehab Specialist at Lakeside Spine and Wellness where he later was hired as a Chiropractic Physician.
Since, Dr. Christian has extended his education with post-graduate education in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) to help further asses and treat patients in the most evidence based and non-invasive way possible. Dr. Christian believes that patient education should play a major role in the way he treats and he enjoys not only helping patients understand their aches and pains but developing individualized steps necessary to get them moving in the right direction. Dr. Christian’s goal for every patient is to educate and empower them to be able to accomplish their goals, strive to be their best, and to live a life to their fullest.
Dr. Robert Flannigan
DC, Cert. MDT
Dr. Rob’s mission is to educate and empower patients so that they can do what they love. He emphasizes self-treatment, movement, and prevention so pain and injury don’t limit your life. He obtained his doctorate from National University of Health Sciences in Chicago. He alongside Dr. Christian Koch are 2 of 4 chiropractors in West Michigan who are certified in the McKenzie Method (MDT). On top of this training, he also specializes in treatments techniques of Motion Palpation (MPI) and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS).
Dr. Rob competed in cross country, track, and club gymnastics at the University of Cincinnati. While from Ohio, he asks that you not hold that against him. Outside of the office you can find Dr. Rob training martial arts, running, lifting, and enjoying the natural beauty of southwest Michigan when not treating patients.
Garett Ely
LMT, MMT
Garett Ely, LMT, MMT Medical Massage Therapist
Garett Ely is a certified Licensed Medical Massage Therapist from Dorr, Michigan. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Western Michigan University and is certified by The Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts & Sciences in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
He completed over 200 clinic hours and 55 massage hours while at The Blue Heron Academy, utilizing scientific principles and evidence-based treatment practices in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
In his free time, Garett enjoys staying active by exercising and enjoying outdoor activities. He looks forward to bringing his passion to Great Lakes Spine and Sport - dedicated to providing exceptional care to each and every client.
Sarah Koch
Patient Care Coordinator
Sarah attended Taylor University for a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and received a Master of Arts from Indiana Wesleyan University in Higher Education Student Development. She has been working in the Christian College setting for 8 years, last working at Moody Bible Institute downtown Chicago as the Assistant Dean of Residential Services. Sarah enjoys working with college students, but is also looking forward to serving and greeting all of the Seppo patients at the front desk as the Patient Care Coordinator.
Christian and Sarah are both from Northwest Ohio and met when attending High School together. They got married in 2017 and moved to Chicago, IL where they thoroughly enjoyed the city life for 5 years. While there, they had their first child, Caden, and now have another on the way due January 2023.