Dr. Mark Pierce
Dr. Nancy Short
Dr. Mark Pierce D.C., C.C.S.P., is a fourth generation chiropractor, experienced in chiropractic treatment and alternative health practices,including the highly specialized Atlas Orthogonal Procedure, since 1987.
Dr. Pierce is a graduate of the Life University in Atlanta, Georgia and received his Altas Orthogonal certification in 1988. He is also a certified Chiropractic Sports Physician.
Education
- Doctor of Chiropractic - Life University, Marietta, Georgia
- Advanced Physiotherapeutics - National College, Lombard, Illinois
- Pre-Med - Brenau College, Gainesville, Georgia
Certification
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, Palmer College
- Class "C" CPR, American Heart Association
- American Red Cross Advance Life Support
- Chiropractic Orthogonal Procedures, Marietta, Georgia
- "Back Power" Certified Instructor, Northeast Florida Safety Council
Board Certification
- Chiropractic 1991
- Physiotherapeutics 1991
- Phlebotomy 1991
- Chiropractic Sports Physician 1996
- Board Certified Atlas Orthogonist 1988
Professional Organizations
- International Chiropractic Association
- Florida Chiropractic Society
- Chiropractic Orthogonal Procedures
- National Endowment for Chiropractic Research and Development
- Northeast Florida Chiropractic Society
Professional Functions
- Florida State Chiropractic Board Examiner
- Team Chiropractor - Jacksonville Bullets Hockey Team
- Team Chiropractor - Jacksonville Lizard Kings Hockey Team
- Team Chiropractor - Jacksonville Barracudas Basketball Team
- Team Chiropractor - Jacksonville Suns Baseball Team
- Team Chiropractor - Jacksonville Cyclones Soccer Team
- Team Chiropractor - Jacksonville Barracudas Hockey Team
- Official Trainer of the F.C.A. Kyle Rote, Jr. Soccer School
Dr. Short was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Her family resides in Indiana. She is the 6th of 8 siblings, and has 16 nieces and nephews. She is the first college graduate in her family. Like her father, James F. Short, her undergraduate degree is from Indiana State University, where she graduated magna cum laude.
Her Bachelors degree is in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training. While at Indiana State, she served as athletic trainer for the 1999-2000 Men’s basketball team and completed an internship with the Detroit Redwings. She also holds a Masters degree in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training. Her Masters degree is from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. While in graduate school, she completed research that was later published in the Journal of Athletic Training in 2004.
Education
- Doctor of Chiropractic - Life University, Marietta, Georgia
- Master of Science, Sports Medicine - University of Tennessee
- Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine - Indiana State University
Certification
- Chiropractic Orthogonal Procedures 2008
Board Certification
- Chiropractic 2008
- Athletic Trainer 2000