EXCEPT THE LORD BUILD A HOUSE... Psalm 127:1
SonRidge Health Center was founded by the highly respected health pioneer, Jack Garvy, Lic.Ac.
Nearly half a century ago, Jack was a student in one of the first acupuncture classes in New York City (1970). Jack then spent a decade studying nutrition and homeopathy in Boston, MA, apprenticing with Chinese and Korean acupuncture masters, Ho Fen Shen, John chang, James Tin So, and Yun Won Suh.
In 1980, Jack followed God's direction in his life and began a private practice in the western part of North Carolina. In 1985, he opened the Energy Medicine Clinic in the heart of Black Mountain. His clinic began to attract many new patients from 'word-of-mouth' testimonials, it was growing at a rate of 30 plus patients a week from around the country. By 1990, the clinic needed more space and so Jack moved his clinic to a nearby mountain and renamed it "SonRidge" to honor the true healer, Jesus Christ.
"...the sun of the righteousness will rise with healing in its wings..." Malachi 4:2
By 1998, Jack and his wife Angela opened SonRidge Health Center in St. Augustine. They continued to serve others in need of preventative and restorative healthcare.
In 2018, Jack asked Dr. Marty to come alongside him to help continue the vision. In 2019, he passed the mantle of service to Dr. Marty, who gratefully and humbly accepted, and now he continues God's work through the original vision that Jack had of offering hope, healing and health to all who come through SonRidge's door.
To God be the Glory!
Dr. Marty Monahan DC, NDM, CVCP
Owner and Practitioner
"God has given us this amazing gift of healing. All we do is help activate that gift through the most advanced equipment and techniques on planet earth."
Dr. Marty was the youngest in his class when he graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1990. In 2001 he became one of the few that are certified for impairment ratings and disability determination for the Forensic Chiropractic Medical Examiner. He earned his Doctorate in Naturopathic medicine in 2003 and also has an Idaho Naturopathic Physician state license. Most recently, he has been certified as a veterinary chiro practitioner.
His Other Certifications Include
- Injectable Nutrient Therapies (2002)
- Darkfield Live Blood Cell Analysis (2003)
- K-Laser USA Class IV Therapeutic Laser (2011)
He opened his own office in Palatka, Florida in 1998 and served a patient base of 10,000 in Putnam County and has now moved on to open Sonridge Health and Healing Center. He has co-authored a book "Blueprint to Optimal Health" and has lectured extensively on the biomechanics of the spine, chiropractic, nutrition, nitric oxide, metabolism, core health, and many other natural therapies.
Dr. Marty has repeatedly been voted in the category of "Best Chiropractor" in the St. Augustine Record's annual "Best of St. Augustine" competition.
Most of all, he has a heart for God and a heart for healing and restoration for the sick.
Danielle
Office Manager
Born and raised in North East Florida, Danielle has always been passionate about helping others. With over 20 years of medical office management experience her journey began at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, where, while processing claims her interest in the medical field began to grow. She shortly went on to help open, receive accreditation, and oversee two multi-specialty surgery centers.
Afterward, she was an ophthalmologist's administrator for 13 years.
“Diet, exercise, healing, and taking care of the one earthly body that the Lord has given us has always been of utmost importance to me”
As a Christian wife and mother of 3, she also loves to serve in her community and church.
Katie
Office Assistant
Katie is a St. Augustine local and Certified Tai Chi instructor with a passion for helping others. She implements holistic practices in her life daily and has a great interest in healing people naturally. Katie loves to provide excellent care for our patients.
Carolyn Mueller RN BS
New Patient Specialist
"Whatever good I can do, let me do it now for I may not pass this way again."
Carolyn has been a registered nurse for 34 years and has a background in ICU, Birthing Centers, Psychiatric, and Quality Control. She is a born-again Christian, wife, and mother. She has a strong interest in organic gardening and nutrition. She considers it a blessing to help people achieve and maintain their optimal health.
Joseph Gates
Executive Business Development Director
Joseph Gates has over 20 years of administrative and executive management and planning experience in multiple business sectors, including financial management, investment counseling, small business development, and planning.
In addition, he has served as Vice President of Institutional Advancement for a church-supported four-year college. He also served on assignment as Vice President of strategic marketing and development for Founder’s College in South Boston, Virginia.
Mr. Gates also worked closely with Sammy Sosa (Injex21) to launch and sell the pioneering needleless syringe medical device called Injex30, both in the US and the Caribbean.
David Mueller
Office Assistant
"Do everything as unto the Lord"
David, a Vietnam Veteran, has retired from the construction field and from teaching. He enjoys facilitating our clients with a number of our therapies and performs an eclectic array of office tasks.
Jack's Rule of 3
Our Founder, Jack Garvy, firmly believes there are 3 rules to getting well, see his three rules below.
Portrait of our Founders Jack & Angela Garvy
Painting credit and copyright to Audrey Sanders Saint-Clair