The LifeWorks Wellness Center Team

Dr. Davd Minkoff, M.D. | Founder and Medical Director

Dr. David Minkoff graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1974 and was elected to the “Phi Beta Kappa” of medical schools, the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Fraternity for very high academic achievement.  He then completed both a Pediatric Residency and Fellowship in Infectious Disease at the University of California at San Diego.

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Dr. George Springer | Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine | Doctor of Natural Medicine | Nutritionist | Acupuncturist

Dr. George Springer has practiced alternative medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, and chiropractic manipulation for 23 years. He received his undergraduate BA from the University of Missouri in St. Louis and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan University in St. Louis (graduating magna cum laude). Additionally, he received a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD) degree from St. Luke's School of Medicine.

A Diplomat of the International College of Clinical Acupuncture, Dr. Springer has completed extensive postgraduate studies in numerous areas of alternative clinical approaches for restoring and maintaining optimum health.

Dr. Springer is a past associate professor of endocrinology (hormonal system) and gastroenterology (digestive system) and is also a past member of the postgraduate faculty of Logan College, where he delivered continuing educational programs to other practicing physicians.

In addition to his professional credentials, he is also an inventor and holds two U.S. patents on a unique facial toning device called "Rejuvenique," based upon acupuncture principles that tighten and tone the face and skin, improve skin elasticity, and reduce sagging and wrinkles.

He has also written Weight Smart: Revealing the 7 Hidden Barriers to Weight Loss. This book chronicles the reasons people have a difficult time losing weight and provides solutions for success.

Joining the staff of LifeWorks in 2002, Dr. Springer treats all forms of chronic disease, provides functional laboratory evaluation for patients with specific individual nutrition recommendations, treats patients with chronic pain and neuro-musculoskeletal problems, and provides support to other programs.

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Sue Morgan | ARNP

Sue Morgan is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, with a background in women's health. She graduated from the University of Louisville, Kentucky, with both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Nursing.

With her special focus on women's health, Sue performs the Well Woman exams at LifeWorks; guiding female patients from puberty to post-menopause and helping them make informed choices about their individual requirements.

LifeWorks is renowned for its menopause protocols, and Sue uses her knowledge of menopause issues to help women improve their health and to take control of their lives again. Many women experience great benefit from Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Sue will explain this, as well as other natural solutions, to women who need them.

Gordon Merritt | PhD

Gordon Merritt is a former scientist of Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory and he also led research at the Applied Physics Laboratory of Johns Hopkins University.

From 2000 to 2005, Dr. Merritt was on a personal mission to search for the most effective and safe detoxification protocol for heavy metal and chemical toxicity, since he believes that the foundation for optimum health is the removal of toxic metals and chemicals from our bodies.

As a detoxification coach and consultant, Dr. Merritt is a natural fit with LifeWorks, a clinic renowned for detoxification protocols which have proved so successful in the treatment of many patients.

Paul Reynolds | A.P., D.O.M

Paul Reynolds A.P. (Acupuncture Physician), D.O.M (Diplomat of Oriental Medicine), specializes in Musculo-Skeletal Diseases, Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, utilizing the methods of Traditional Chinese Herbology, Tui-Na (Medical Massage) and Acupuncture.

Paul Reynolds is a former professional athlete playing both with the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees. Paul decided to pursue his passion and take the steps necessary to become a physician. Read more

Tamora German | MA, Service Consultant

Tamora graduated from the Central Florida Institute in February of 2002 with a Certificate as a Medical Assistant. She then started her externship here at LifeWorks Wellness Center.

Tamora now fills the Service Consultant position. She guides new and current patients through all the services Lifeworks Wellness Center offers, and works closely with the physicians and patients to plan a comprehensive therapy that will provide our patients with the best possible course of action.

With an in-depth knowledge of all the different alternative therapies, modalities, and other medicinal protocols, as well as the hundreds of different vitamins and supplements, Tamora provides accurate medical information to patients and helps make their experience at LifeWorks Wellness Center more efficient and enjoyable.

Call Tamora at 727-466-6789 if you have any questions about the programs we offer here or e-mail her at lifeworksinfo@bodyhealth.com.

Tami Kent | MA

Tami joined Lifeworks in July 2010 as a Medical Assistant. Her duties include phlebotomy, vital signs, assisting the physicians in patient care, patient calls, laboratory testing, and IV therapy.