Keep your body in balance this summer with Chiropractic!

Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City, MO; Vincennes University; Hillsbourgh Community College, Academy of Health Science

Course work includes: Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology, Auto Crash Reconstruction, Sport’s Injury Rehabilitation, Structural Rehabilitation of the Spine, Trauma Neurology. 

Military Career: Combat Medic, Surgical Technologist, Major/Aviator, Army National Guard (1990-2015) Professional Associations: Fort Walton Beach City Council, Elk’s Fort Walton Beach, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), National Guard Association (NGA), Chamber of Commerce, Fort Walton Beach Rotary Club-Past President 2010-2011, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research into Automotive Safety and Health (CRASH)

Ashia is the first smiling face you see in our office, as our Front Desk Coordinator. She schedules all our patients, helps them find the best payment options, files insurance, and keeps the office organized and on track. Her experiences working in guest services, vacation management, and customer service have more than prepared her for the multi-tasking role in our office. She continually goes above and beyond to honestly and accurately answer patient questions, resolve billing issues, and coordinate with other Doctor offices to provide a complete continuum of care for each patient.

Ashia was born and raised as the oldest of three girls, in Fort Walton Beach, and graduated from Fort Walton Beach High School. From there, she went to Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health Careers, where she graduated and then was licensed with the Florida Massage Board. Being hired by Dr. Scott Smith allowed Ashia to realize her love for working with people and helping them achieve health and wellness. She loves interacting with each patient and seeing how Chiropractic has changed their lives.

Ashia loves spending time with her husband, Kevin, who owns a landscaping business. Her 2 kids, Kaleb and Alycia are her joys. Her family enjoys our area, especially the beaches.

Kristen is our Rehab & Wellness Coordinator. She brings with her knowledge and experience with the study of Health and Exercise Science. This takes Chiropractic to the next level allowing us to give our patients the best results and helping reach optimum health goals. She is so excited to be a part of this team and join us in getting more people motivated to keep moving, and move well.

Kristen attended Niceville High School, and later, the University of West Florida where she graduated with Honors and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Exercise Science. Upon graduating, she found her passion for getting people moving and moving well while working with seniors at Magnolia Manor. This made her very interested in preventative medicine as well as getting people of all ages healthy. To get further knowledge on health and fitness Kristen studied to receive her Personal Trainer Certification through the American Council on Exercise and is fully equipped to answer any questions on exercise or nutrition and assist in meal plans. Kristen's most recently accomplishment is receiving her Master's Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion with a specialization in rehabilitation. While enrolled in this Master's Program she also went on to get her Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as well as her Speed Specialist Certification from the National Association of Speed and Explosion.

As our Wellness Coordinator, Kristen makes exercise fun and motivates patients to keep moving and to stick with their treatment plans. Her goal is to ensure our patients receive the best care and that they are given all the tools they need to achieve their personal health goals.

In her spare time, you may find Kristen lifting weights at the gym or spending time with her family.