Staff Biographies
Dr. Todd Whipple, DC
Dr. Todd Whipple was born and raised in Arizona. During his undergrad years he gained a lot of clinical experience working for two different chiropractic and wellness clinics. Dr. Todd graduated in 2000 from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, TX. He and his family moved to Austin and opened a practice in December of 2000. Dr. Todd has three children, Savannah, Paige, and Luke. He enjoys spending time with his family and is passionate about athletics and the outdoors.
Dr. Todd has extensive training in treating sports injuries, chronic pain, nutrition, applied kinesiology, digestive disorders, cranial work, and rehabilitation.
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Dr. Laura Whipple, DC
Dr. Laura Whipple grew up in Ottawa, Canada and attended college at the University of Toronto where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. After working for several years in medical research she decided to change gears and become a chiropractor. Dr. Laura attended Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas where she met her husband Dr. Todd Whipple. Upon completing their studies, Dr. Todd and Dr. Laura Whipple moved to Austin in December of 2000 where they purchased Barton Springs Chiropractic.
Her current practice, Austin Longevity Center, opened its doors in March, 2005 and was the realization of a longtime dream to offer an expanded range of natural healing therapies, a collaborative practice in relaxing surroundings.
Dr. Laura is passionate about public speaking, preventative health education, writing and fitness. Dr. Laura has extensive experience in treating chronic pain and children, nutrition, sports injuries and lifestyle counseling.
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Janis S. Marion, LAc, MSOM, LMT
Janis Marion is a licensed practitioner of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicines and bodywork. She is a Certified Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture practitioner. Janis graduated from the Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin in 2001 with her Masters degree in Oriental Medicine.
As a student of Macrobiotics and natural foods cooking in the 70's with Michio Kushi, and Hiroshi and Masako Hayashi at The Seventh Inn in Boston, Janis discovered that healing and healthful living are possible through diet. In the early 1980's, she studied and practiced Japanese style meridian acupuncture at the Kototama Institute with Masahilo Nakazono in Santa Fe, NM.
Janis arrived in Austin with her family, husband and four sons, in 1986. She has been in active practice for a decade, with a focus on women and children's health, nutrition and diet, preventative health care, cosmetic rejuvenation, injury recovery and pain management.
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