meet the team
Co-Owner, Project Manager & COO
Danielle Leonard
Danielle brings decades of experience to all the behind-the-scenes work that helps move the ship forward. Think of the 'Wizard of Oz behind the red curtain' but without a moustache and crazy hair!
What started as a vision crafted by her husband many years ago has turned into a dream come true with Great Lakes and fuels her passion to see that health & wellness becomes a part of everyone's lifestyle in Northeast Ohio. She enjoys live music, comedy, hosting, hiking, and traveling most of all. While she has traveled the world, she discovered the grass is just as green in Cleveland and loves to call it home!
Co-Owner & Regional Manager
Kim D.
Kim, Regional Manager, joined the Great Lakes team in 2019 and has over a decade of effective chiropractic office management experience. Her number one goal as a leader is to ensure the best possible experience for every patient that chooses Great Lakes.
She uses her Linguistics degree from Cleveland State University solely to proofread Dr. Bob's e-mails and apologizes in advance for any corny jokes that make it through her editing. In her free time, she can be found on her sailboat with her husband or planning their next hiking trip.
Ohio City Office Manager
Valerie A.
Valerie, a native of Iowa, transplanted herself to Lakewood in 1991, where she fostered her love for outdoor activities and adventures. Whether it's rock climbing, kayaking, or hitting up concerts, she's always up for the thrill.
Joining GLHW in 2022 was a natural extension of her passion for helping others. When she's not scaling cliffs or paddling down rivers, you'll likely find her at the gym or bowling alley, embracing every opportunity for fun and fitness.
Ohio City Chiropractic & Massage Assistant
Kandice K.
Kandice joined the Ohio City team after being a patient herself and recognizing the life-changing benefits of chiropractic and massage. She is new to Ohio and thrilled to experience all four seasons for the first time.
She has already fallen in love with the Midwestern community and is looking forward to making Ohio City feel like home! When she isn't at work, you can find her recharging with a good book (recommendations welcome) or on the yoga mat.
Strongsville Chiropractic Assistant
Brooke B.
Brooke was born and raised in Ohio and graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in 2019 with a degree in biology. She had hoped to use her education to study animal behavior in the wild but then decided that she enjoyed working with people more.
After living briefly in Arizona, she moved back home and joined the Great Lakes team in hopes of helping people live more enjoyable, pain-free lives. In her free time, she enjoys doing art, being outside, listening and dancing to music, and being around animals - of course!
Westlake Chiropractic Assistant
Kaitlyn H.
Kaitlyn joined The Great Lakes team in 2023. Kaitlyn has worked in healthcare since she was 17 and has over 12 years of customer service experience. Her enthusiasm to help others succeed throughout their healthcare journey shows when you walk through the front door of Great Lakes! When she is not working Kaitlyn enjoys, cooking, reading and spending time with friends and family!
Westlake Chiropractic Assistant
Cheri S
Cheri is a Southern California native and after 29 years; she has now found herself making changes and starting new adventures in Westlake, Ohio. She found Chiropractic in 2021 and hasn't looked back since. Helping people in their health and wellness journey brings her joy. Cheri also has a passion for Photography. When she isn't working, you can find her reading, in the gym, or discovering new sights!
Westlake Chiropractic & Massage Assistant
Ella G
Ella is from Davenport, IA, the home of Chiropractic. She is a lifelong user of Chiropractic and other holistic modalities. She is a second-generation yoga instructor that recently went to school for Massage Therapy.
She is currently studying Health and Wellness Coaching at Lorain County Community College. She recently found herself in Cleveland, OH after visiting 15 states in just 3 years. Ella likes to travel and learning about different cultures and philosophical ways of living. When Ella isn't at work or studying, she spends time by the lake, doing yoga, journaling, or tending to her many plants.
