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Dr. Cathy is a 1990 graduate of the National University of Health Sciences ( formerly the National College of Chiropractic ). She has been in private practice in Florence, Kentucky since that time and is the owner of Florence Chiropractic Center. As part of her continuing education, Dr. Cathy has been certified to establish Partial Permanent Impairment Ratings when required, should a patient sustain a serious injury resulting in permanent bodily damage.In addition to her Chiropractic degree, Dr. Gratkowski received her diploma from the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition, with further certification in Clinical Nutrition to integrate this expanded understanding and knowledge into her Chiropractic philosophy of total wellness. As both a Chiropractor and a Clinical Nutritionist, her interest in public speaking has inspired her to share her knowledge and experience with others outside her practice. Dr. Cathy maintains an active schedule, participating in Wellness Seminars from both the perspective of student and teacher.Dr. Cathy has recently completed Level I of the three level YogaFit Instructor certification workshops. Dr. Cathy is excited to share this unique yoga style that originated in 1994 to fuse traditional yoga teachings with modern-day exercise science. The YogaFit program is designed to improve the health, performance, and mental acuity of athletes or individuals interested in improving their level of fitness. Based on the ancient fitness science of hatha yoga, it blends balance, strength, flexibility and power in a fitness format. YogaFit overcomes the mystery of yoga by delivering a practical, user-friendly style, which is accessible, understandable, and doable by individuals at any level of fitness.Dr. Fennell has joined Dr. Cathy and the team from Florence Chiropractic Center and will be available to see patients on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-1 and Fridays from 2-5, beginning June 29th. A graduate of Life Chiropractic University in 2001, he currently has a private practice in Dry Ridge, KY.A native of Boone County, Dr. Fennell currently resides in Florence with his wife Holly and their two children, Noah and Paige. Dr. Fennell and his family attend Grace Fellowship Church in Florence and are very involved with various ministries. His hobbies include reading, running, and karate.Mary Ann is the Office Manager for Florence Chiropractic, coordinating accounts receivables, payables, and the supply chain. She contributes immeasurable experience and poise to the daily operations of the busy practice.Lindsay Partin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Northern Kentucky University in 2006. She is the Exercise Specialist for the Florence Chiropractic Center. Consultation with the doctors results in an exercise program which Lindsay designs, specific to the patient's treatment protocol.Lindsay also offers private athletic training sessions at the Florence Chiropractic Center. The Florence Chiropractic Center believes the addition of therapeutic and conditioning exercises results in improved flexibility and strength for faster healing and fewer injuries.Linda Combs began working in the office through the recommendation of one of Florence Chiropractic Center's most reliable resources, her niece, Exercise Specialist Lindsay Partin. Linda is constantly on the move assisting throughout the office and administering therapy as recommended by Dr. Cathy and Dr. Craig in their treatment protocol.Erin received her certification in Massage Therapy in April, 2008. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southwestern College, Florence, Kentucky. She is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Kentucky. Erin's specialties include Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, and Trigger Point Therapy. She offers massage sessions daily during regular office hours customized to your needs. She believes in the beneficial results of incorporating massag