Meet The Doctor

Dr. Rick Hodish

Dr. Rick Hodish received his Doctorate of Chiropractic in 1979. He graduated Life Chiropractic College (now Life University), in Marietta, Georgia with many scholastic honors, including: Magna Cum Laude and Pi Tau Delta, a national scholastic honor society.

Dr. Hodish was Editor in Chief of the school newspaper "Life Force", and a co-founder of the Philosophy Communications Club. He was and still is very active in sports and fitness.

Dr. Hodish has been in private practice in Pembroke Pines since 1980. He has helped thousands of individuals and families achieve and maintain optimum health, naturally, and through specific chiropractic techniques.

Dr. Rick’s passion for chiropractic and people is overwhelmingly obvious in the compassionate and professional care to every person, from precious new born to proud senior citizen.

During the time Dr. Hodish has been in practice, he has been active with professional and civic responsibilities. He served as Life Chiropractic College Alumni President 1986 - 1988. L.C.C. Board of Trusties 1986 - 1989. He served on several committies with the Miramar - Pembroke Chamber of Commerce. In 1995 Dr. Hodish was elected the 1st President of the Southern Chiropractic Association, a regional affiliate of the Florida Chiropractic Society. He held that office for 3 years and was the Chairman of the Board through 2000. He has freely given his time and services to the Orange Bowl Marathon, Think Life, Inc., The Salvation Army, The Pembroke Pines Optimists, and The Broward School Board as a "partner" to various schools.

Dr. Rick is married to "his favorite chiropractor", Dr. Karen Shelby Hodish, a 1981 Magna Cum Laude graduate of L.C.C. She has her family practice in Lake Worth, Florida. Dr. Karen can be reach @ Greenacres Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Center (561) 964-9331.

Together they are proud parents of 3 home-birthed, drug-free boys: Myles, attending FAU to earn his MBA in Finance. He is a graduate of Florida State University, and former Longsnapper for Bobby Bowden and the FSU Seminoles. Then there is Jeff. Jeff is a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army National Guard, and is a Blackhawk Pilot, currently training in the US for deployment. He graduated The Citadel with a BS in Accounting and Longsnapped for The Bulldogs. Their youngest son Ross is a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps, Logistics Combat Battalion, in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Meet The Staff

MABEL LOPEZ, Office Manager

Mabel earned her Bachelors in Microbiology and clinical lab from Mayor College of Antioquia, in Medellin, Colombia.  She enjoyed her studies and the profession, but after she had her 2 children, she realized it involved too many hours of work so she left the profession, in order to spend more time raising a family with her husband, Edgard.  

As the children grew, she sought “temporary” employment at Family Health and Wellness Center of Pembroke Pines as a receptionist.  That was about 10 years ago.  Now she   is the designated “back bone” and Team Leader for Dr. Hodish and The Center. 

 As if the challenges above weren’t enough, Mabel returned to Broward Community College and in December 2006 she received her Associate Degree in Health Information Management, and plans to continue…... 

Of course, Mabel still makes time to support and cheer her two children: Rebekah and Simon. Both children are currently attending FSU.

 

 

Jenny Carrera, Receptionist / Chiropractic Assistant

Jenny is currently attending Miami-Dade College. She is majoring in Medical Diagnostic Sonography.  Her plan is to graduate with an Associate’s Degree in Science.

Jenny started to work for Life Chiropractic in August, 2010.  She states that she has gained extensive amount of encouragement since she started to work for Dr. Hodish. She also enjoys working with her supervisor Mabel Lopez.

Only being 20 years of age, Jenny has been through rough times. At the age of 18, she was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis.  Even with this disease, she has been feeling great, especially now, since she has been receiving regular specific chiropractic adjustments.   She won’t let this dis-ease take over her life, and is confident that her body is a self healing organism.  She is surrounded by family and friends that encourage her for the best.

Her main focus is finishing school, her family, and most of all her health.  She has faith in God and knows that He will protect her and guide her on the right path to healing and success in life.

Jenny cares for all the patients that come in the office. She is a warm hearted human being who truly cares for others. Jenny is a terrific inspiration to all who get to know her! 

 

 

AMANDA PASQUALIN, Receptionist / Chiropractic Assistant 

Amanda is currently the newest addition to the staff at Life Chiropractic & Family Health and Wellness Center of Pembroke Pines, as a receptionist, and chiropractic assistant. She is currently attending Florida International University, going on her third year, with the intentions to double-major in Psychology and Criminal Justice.

She felt as though this was the perfect job to match her school schedule and to learn about her interests outside of her field. She intends on being part of the team for a very long time and enjoys interacting with all the patients!