Meet the Doctor

Dr. Brian C. Studer was born and raised in Ohio. He studied Pre-Med at The Ohio State University and Ohio University. After a neck injury in his early teens, he was referred for Chiropractic treatment after traditional medical care did not fully help him. Impressed with the dramatic results and natural healing/wellness philosophy, Dr Studer decided to attend Chiropractic school at Life University in Marietta, Georgia and graduated in 2002. He has over 19 years of experience treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions including those involved in work-related injuries and motor vehicle collisions.

Dr Studer has extensive post graduate training and certifications including:

• Training in Activator Methods
• Training in Thompson Drop Technique
• Postgraduate Education with Certification to perform Permanent Impairment & Disability Examinations using the “Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment” 5th edition written by the American Medical Association via National University of Health Sciences Postgraduate Division in Lombard, Illinois
• Postgraduate Education with Certification to perform Permanent Impairment & Disability Examinations using the “Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment” 6th edition written by the American Medical Association via National University of Health Sciences Postgraduate Division in Lombard, Illinois
• Postgraduate Education in Whiplash and Spinal Trauma via National University of Health Sciences Postgraduate Division in Lombard, Illinois
• Postgraduate Education with Certification in Motor Vehicle Collision Occupant Injury Diagnosis & Treatment via Personal Injury Training Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah
• Postgraduate Education with Certification in Advanced Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology via Spine Research Institute of San Diego
• Postgraduate Education with Certification in Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA)
• Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP)-120 Hours
• Fellowship International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association Certificate (FICPA)-120 Hours
• Member of the Northeast Ohio Academy of Chiropractic
• Board Member of Lorain County Boys & Girls Clubs

In his spare time Dr. Studer enjoys exercising, traveling with his wife, Anne, and spending time with their beloved Yorkie.

Dr. Stephen M. Lash was born and raised in Northeastern Ohio. He studied Pre-Med at Cleveland State University.  Dr. Lash decided to attend Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield Missouri and graduated in 1999. After getting his doctorate degree, Dr. Lash practiced in Cancun Mexico for 8 years before coming back to the states to help those injured in Northeastern Ohio.  He has over 22 years of experience treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions including those involved in work-related injuries and motor vehicle collisions.  His love for helping those in pain and involved in an injury, shows in his daily life while working at Lorain Injury Center.

Dr. Lash has extensive post graduate training and certifications including:

• Training with Certification in Activator Methods
• Training with Certification in Activator Gonstead Technique
• Training with Certification in Cox Flexion/Distraction Technique
• Training in Thompson Drop Technique
• Postgraduate Education in Whiplash and Spinal Trauma
• Postgraduate Education with Certification in Dry Needling
• Certified in Acupuncture
• Member of the Christian Chiropractic Association
• 100+ seminars in college/clinical career which consisted of topics such as:  Radiographic Diagnostics, Neurology, Nutrition, Motion Palpation, Rehabilitation, Extremities, Biomechanics, Pediatrics, Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Whiplash, Brain Trauma, etc.

In his spare time Dr. Lash enjoys running, exercising, spending time with his wife and child and he is currently a Sunday School Teacher at his Church. 

Dr. Michael P. Hozan was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. He studied Pre-Med at The Ohio State University. As a lifelong athlete and collegiate wrestler, he was inspired with the idea of helping people get well naturally without the use of drugs or surgery. Dr. Hozan decided to attend Chiropractic school at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida, where he developed a passion for patient-centered care.

Dr. Hozan has extensive post graduate training and certifications including:

• Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy Part A Certification
• Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy Part B Certification
• Training in Selective Functional Movement Assessments (SFMA)
• Member of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association
• Certification in Cox Flexion/Distraction and Spinal Decompression Technique

In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and being active. Most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Dorothy, and daughter, Joelle.