doctor
Dr. Dawn Spale, D.C.
Dr. Dawn is the new owner and operator of the practice and is ready to help the community one adjustment at a time. Dr. Spale completed her undergraduate degree at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska where, as a student athlete, she also played NCAA Division II Softball all four years. Dr. Spale then completed her doctorate of chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, where she graduated Cum Laude.
Dr. Spale has been practicing for the past 5 years in the Northern Butler area. While in practice, Dr. Dawn has become proficient in a wide variety of adjusting techniques including the Palmer Package Adjusting, Diversified Technique, Pettibon, Activator, SOT, and Graston- all of which provide gentle, effective relief to her patients.
Over the past 5 years, Dr. Dawn has had a busy practice, treating a wide variety of patients. She has worked with many families to help them become healthy , and has also treated many athletes as part of her practice. Dr. Dawn looks forward to bringing her experience and passion to help others here in the Allegheny Valley.
While at Palmer, Dr. Dawn met her husband, also a chiropractor, and they reside in Pittsburgh. Dr. Dawn enjoys playing slow pitch softball and giving back to her community by coaching girls fast pitch as well as providing fast pitch softball lessons for young athletes. She and her husband welcomed their first child, Wyatt, in June of 2017. They enjoy spending time together as a family and changing diapers. Dr. Dawn and Dr. Zack both enjoy lifting weights, softball, and golf.
Education
PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
Davenport, Iowa
WAYNE STATE COLLEGE
Wayne, Nebraska
Medical director
Dr. Justin Wentworth, D.O.
Dr. Wentworth is the Medical Director here at AHPM. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Upon graduation from St. Vincent, Dr. Wentworth moved north to Erie, PA and continued his education and training in medicine. Dr. Wentworth obtained his degree in Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM).
Dr. Wentworth was born and raised in Murrysville, and during his spare time he enjoys fishing, golf, skiing, and especially spending time with his wife and family.
Education
LAKE ERIE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Erie, Pennsylvania
SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
case/office manager
Jayme Beer
Jayme joined the Allegheny Health and Physical Medicine team in 2005. Since joining our team her experience in healthcare has helped immensely in the success and advancement of our practice and care of our patients.
Jayme is originally from Sarver, Pa where she attended Freeport High School before continuing her education at CCAC for Business and Allied Health. Jayme enjoys camping, attending musicals and shows, and spending time with her husband and 2 beautiful daughters and their families.
Massage Therapist
Tracey Levino
Tracey joined our Allegheny Health & Physical Medicine team in December of 2015 after her 18 year computer science career came to a close.
Tracey graduated from the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy in October 2013, obtaining her massage license in December of 2013.
Her hobbies include, tap and ballroom dancing, crafting, reading, and educating people about wellness.
Associate Doctor - Dr. Zak Petrak - Sarver Office
I grew up locally in the Natrona Heights community having a normal childhood through pre-school, kindergarten and 1st grade. I played outside, participated in sports and generally had very little to worry about. My 2nd grade year, at age 7, I started experiencing excessive urination (we know how kids are on road trips, but this was different), unquenchable thirst, visual disturbances, headaches and rapid mood changes. I couldn't focus in school and became very sluggish and lethargic at my soccer, basketball and baseball games and practices.I had been diagnosed with Juvenile Type I Diabetes. What that meant for me was 4 to 6 injections and 4 to 6 finger sticks every single day. Everything I ate and drank and every movement I made became a variable in a calculation meant to keep me healthy and safe. Fortunately for me, my parents were on top of everything. They made it so I still had very little to worry about. I was still able to be a kid, play outside and continue with sports.
As I approached my late teens, life became busier and more exciting. My condition went on the back burner. Blood sugars became more erratic and sporting injuries began to linger much longer, I couldn't recover the same. I then started to experience significant joint pain and swelling. My knees hurt, my toes curled, I could barely put socks on in the morning and I walked with a limp. I was diagnosed with Active Psoriatic Arthritis, my body was attacking itself again. My blood sugars began to rise because I couldn't exercise like I was used to. I felt defeated - autoimmune disease was starting to win.
I decided to see a chiropractor. Believe it or not, it was mostly for elbow pain but also every other joint pain I was experiencing as well. After a few short weeks of treatment, my joint pain began to ease and the swelling began to dissipate. I could finally move again.
Chiropractic care bought me extra years playing baseball, the sport I love, into my mid-20s. I was playing basketball 3-4 days per week again. My blood sugars were improving. This is how I was supposed to feel at my age, and thus I knew that I had to do this for others.
My chiropractic career path began 10 years ago, with 7 years of clinical experience and counting. I was finally applying what I had learned about chiropractic, nutrition and exercise to patients everyday, helping them in ways that it helped me. The results were, and continue to be truly staggering.
I have a passion for helping others through chiropractic care. I enjoy working with athletes and individuals who suffer from metabolic and autoimmune conditions (like me) such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and many others. I have treated hundreds, perhaps thousands of patients with conditions ranging from osteoarthritis and disc herniations to headaches and much more