meet the team

Medical Director

Lorenzo Berlanga, MD, PC

Dr. Berlanga is a top-rated physician with over 25 years of experience who continuously advocates for high-quality health care while being mindful of costs, further allowing him to cultivate a wide range of medical skills. He is a member of the Great Lakes Organized System of Care, Vice President of Physicians Associates of Michigan, and has advised several medical organizations as a medical director.

His experience spans obstetrics care, inner-city and rural clinics, and post-disaster recovery health care. His comfort in caring for all ages, from neonatal to geriatrics, was honed at the University of Michigan. As a continual learner, he has obtained additional skills in sports medicine, weight loss management, and all facets of primary care and family medicine, including skin cancer care. He has worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and the University of Michigan.

He completed his residency training at the University of Michigan, his doctorate at Michigan State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology at Central Michigan University. He was a clinical professor at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, for four years, as well as at MSU College of Human Medicine Residency. He moved to Midland in 2008 where he currently resides.

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Chief Executive Officer

Alexander Dalton, DC

Dr. Dalton started his chiropractic career at Great Lakes Spine & Medical in 2016. Dr. Dalton graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sciences.

Chief Operating Officer

Jeffrey Kelly, DC

Dr. Kelly has been a chiropractor at Great Lakes Spine & Medical since 2003. His mission over the last 20 years has been to teach his patients about achieving their optimal health. Dr. Kelly graduated from Michigan State University and Logan College of Chiropractic. When he's not in the office he enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors.

Chiropractor

Christopher Stevenson, DC

Dr. Stevenson joined Great Lakes Spine & Medical in 2024. His goal is to provide comprehensive chiropractic care in a holistic manner, and firmly believes that movement is healing.

Dr. Stevenson grew up in Saginaw, Michigan where he attended Swan Valley schools and participated in football, wrestling, and track. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at Central Michigan University, where he also developed an interest in nutrition and movement and the role they play in maintaining and improving health. At Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida, he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. While there, he was also a clinical teaching assistant and participated in outreach programs to treat athletes. Dr. Stevenson is happy to be back in Michigan and looks forward to serving both his patients and his home community.

After spending a few years working at a tool and die factory and being able to see and experience first hand the spinal problems caused by repetitive factory work, he decided to pursue a career in fixing these types of problems caused by normal day to day life in general. Becoming a Chiropractor was the perfect choice for him. Dr. Homer completed his undergraduate work at Greenville Technical College in Greenville, SC. He then attended Sherman College of Chiropractic where he graduated in 2001. After graduating Dr. Homer moved back to Michigan and has practiced at various locations around the state.

Chiropractor

Kevin Homer, DC

Dr. Homer joined the Great Lakes Spine & Medical in 2025. After spending a few years working at a tool and die factory and being able to see and experience first hand the spinal problems caused by repetitive factory work, he decided to pursue a career in fixing these types of problems. Becoming a Chiropractor was the perfect choice for him.

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Clinical Operations Director

Alison Burgess, APRN, FNP-BC, HHP-BC

Meet our Family Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience in healthcare. The majority of Alison's career has been serving the Saginaw community, including several other cities throughout Michigan, in many leadership, educational, and patient care roles. Alison is honored to be a part of the Great Lakes Spine & Medical team.

She has specialized in Neuro-Trauma Intensive Care, Medical-Surgical Intensive Care, Nursing Education, Senior Living Management, Family Practice, Integrative & Holistic Medicine, and Specialty Wound Care throughout her professional journey. Alison is passionate about her work, dedicated to improving the quality of life of her patients, motivated to be a part of innovative healthcare advances, and continues to serve her community in many different arenas. Alison is a native of Saginaw, Michigan, loves family and adventure, and enjoys her homesteading hobbies.

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Tami VanWasshnova, APRN, FNP-BC

Tami is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 27 years of healthcare experience, including 5 years as a Nurse Practitioner working in primary care, pediatrics, and wound care. She prioritizes optimizing client health outcomes and empowering individuals as they improve their health.

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Nurse Practitioner

Kristi Orme, APRN, AGACNP-BC

Kristi has been an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for five years. She has experience in caring for Infectious Disease patients in a variety of inpatient settings, as well as heading a busy infectious disease clinic in Lansing, MI. She strives to provide compassionate, individualized, holistic care for every patient.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Abbe Williams, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, HHP-BC, NHE

Abbe is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of experience in healthcare, including four years as a Nurse Practitioner. Abbe holds a Master’s of Nursing and a PhD in Natural Medicine. The majority of Abbe's career has been spent serving the Saginaw area and surrounding communities in many different educational and patient care roles.

Throughout her career she has specialized in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, naturopathic and integrative medicine, clinical nutrition, as well as surgical, non-surgical, and advanced wound care. Abbe takes responsibility for providing high-quality, client-centered care, and is honored to serve her community. When not in uniform, she enjoys spending time with her family and baking homemade sourdough bread.

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Jamie Schwartz, APRN, FNP-BC

Jamie has been a Nurse Practitioner for approximately 20 years. She thrives in busy environments which has led her to caring for patients in the urgent care setting. Seeking a more fulfilling role, she joined Great Lakes Spine & Medical in 2024 to provide wound care to patients. She has found her role in the wound care arena to be fulfilling and rewarding with her wound-healing contributions so her patients can reach their fullest potential.

Chiropractic Assistant

Kathy Kris

Kathy joined our Great Lakes Spine & Medical team in 2006 where she has worked as the front desk receptionist, as well as a Spinal Decompression and Laser/Electric Stimulation Technician. In addition to her wealth of knowledge, she has 13 years of customer service experience in the retail industry.

Chiropractic Assistant

Jill Lyvere

Jill joined our team at Great Lakes Spine & Medical in 2021. She brings three years of chiropractic experience and over 20 years of customer service experience with her. She assists with Spinal Decompression, Cold Laser Therapy, and X-rays. Jill believes in chiropractic because of its pain-relieving capabilities and the ability to improve the body’s physical function.

Billing Specialist

Heidi Zobka

Heidi joined Great Lakes Spine & Medical in 2017 as a Chiropractic Assistant. She brings five years of customer service experience to the team. She currently holds the role of Billing Specialist and also assists with X-rays, Cold Laser Therapy, and Spinal Decompression. Heidi loves to see patients feel better and improve with chiropractic care.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Kayla Katzinger, LMT

Kayla has been practicing massage therapy for over 15 years. She graduated from Bayshire Massage Academy in 2006. She is licensed in the states of California, Illinois, and Michigan. She specializes in deep tissue massage, including cupping and scraping therapies. She loves helping people and finds her career to be very rewarding.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Jillian Gay, LMT

Jillian is in her 20th year as a Licensed Massage Therapist. She graduated from Flint School of Therapeutic Massage in 2005. She has spent the majority of her career working in the Chiropractic arena. She specializes in deep tissue massage, including cupping and scraping.

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Licensed Massage Therapist

Marcus Sanders, LMT

Marcus brings over a decade of experience in healthcare, including five years as a Rehabilitation Assistant at The Eisenhower Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His passion for helping others and supporting their healing journey inspired him to pursue a career in massage therapy.

A proud graduate of Bayshire Beauty Academy’s Massage Therapy program in Bay City, Michigan, Marcus offers a wide range of modalities including Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, hot stone, and sports massage. Known for his calm demeanor and smooth, intentional touch, Marcus blends stretching, compression, and targeted techniques to create a massage experience that is both deeply therapeutic and incredibly relaxing. His goal is simple: to help every client feel restored, balanced, and cared for.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday
8:30am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm

Tuesday
8:30am - 12:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm

Wednesday
8:30am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm

Thursday
8:30am - 12:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm

Friday
8:30am - 12:00pm

Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Great Lakes Spine & Medical - Saginaw

4266 State St
Saginaw, MI 48603

(989) 792-6702