Cheryl Kent, D.C. 

HER STORY

Dr. Kent has over twenty years of experience in the healthcare field.  She began working as a clinical nutritionist upon completing her bachelor’s degree in 1995. After furthering her education with a M.S. degree in Health and Human Performance, she worked as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist in cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary wellness at Orlando Health.  After many years of caring for terminally ill patients, she developed a strong interest in alternative and preventative medicine. ​At the age of forty, Dr. Kent chose to begin her journey of becoming a chiropractic physician.  As a student intern, she earned the Clinical Excellence Service Award from her Clinical Mentor, and upon graduation in 2016, opened Balance Chiropractic & Wellness Care

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Dr. Kent’s approach to patient care focuses on maximizing the phases of healing: pain relief, correction, strengthening and wellness & prevention. Her approach not only manages pain and rehabilitates injuries, but ultimately addresses other underlying dysfunctions and illnesses. Dr. Cheryl strives to individualize each patient's treatment plan so that they may achieve their full recovery potential. She treats each patient with the practice motto in mind: Creating Balance. Living Well.

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Dr. Kent has been a Florida resident since 1980 and has lived in Central Florida since 2007. She is the proud wife of a retired City of Orlando Fire Fighter, and mother of three beautiful children, ages 17, 21 & 25. In her spare time, you can find her watching FSU Football, golfing, running, weight training or playing at a local dog park with her Boxers, Bentley and Nala.  She has competed as an IFBB professional athlete since 2010.  She is a  6x IFBB Professional Figure Champion.

 

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​PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

​​Chiropractic Physician | Owner

(2016 – present)

Balance Chiropractic & Wellness Care

• Practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment.

• Examine and diagnose on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. 

• Treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches.

• Perform therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.

• Provide preventative health coaching based on realistic goal setting and wellness education

• Offer educational seminars to businesses and community groups.

• Appear regularly as the Fitness and Wellness Expert on Orlando’s Fox 35 Morning Show to discuss various current events and research in chiropractic, exercise, nutrition, weight loss and wellness.

 

Doctor of Chiropractic Student | Intern (2013 – 2016)

Palmer College of Chiropractic Clinic / Orlando Sports Chiropractic

• Performed complete patient exams on  students, outpatients, and professional athletes.

• Designed and implemented effective evidence-based treatment plans, including all aspects of chiropractic patient management.

• Prepared accurate and concise SOAP notes, including ICD-10 and CPT codes appropriately.

• Prepared understandable and informative evidence-based ROF.

• Delivered chiropractic adjustments and altered treatment plans when necessary for patient progress.

 

Health and Wellness Professional | Trainer | Owner

(2008 – 2013)

Balance Wellness Care | BalanceWellnessCare.com | CherylBrownFit.com

• Provided preventative health coaching based on realistic goal-setting and wellness education

• Offered educational seminars to businesses and community groups.

• Appeared regularly as the Fitness Expert on Orlando’s Fox 35 Morning Show to discuss various current events and research in exercise, nutrition, weight loss, and wellness.

• Served as a contributing blogger to the internationally published Muscle and Fitness Hers Magazine.

• Designed fitness and Nutrition programs aimed at permanently transforming clients'bodies and lifestyles. 

 

Cardiac and Pulmonary Exercise Physiologist

(2000 – 2008)

Cape Fear Valley Health | BayCare Health | Orlando Health

• Performed pulmonary and cardiac stress tests on program patients

• Designed exercise programs based on specific patient diagnosis and status.  Made program adjustments and progressions according to patient progress.

• Presented weekly educational seminars to patients and family members focusing on lifestyle changes for cardiac and pulmonary disease.