MEET THE TEAM
Chiropractor Bert Vanderbliek D.C.
Dr. V has been getting sick people well since 1987. He has a passion seeing patients obtaining their highest health potential. His “Path to Wellness” is a choice of millions to get and stay well. He is very proud of his family: wife JoDee, daughter Ali, and son Nick. Dr. Vanderbliek is an avid runner and golfer, he also finds time to coach little league baseball.
Education
- 1987 Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Magna Cum Laude Whittier, California
- 1983 California State University, Northridge B. A., Physical Education
Chiropractic Licensure
- 1988 California License Active Status
Continuing Education
- National Board of Examiners 1986
- Whiplash and Spinal Trauma, Dr. Dan Murphy
- Heart Saver CPR – Certified American Heart Association
- Validating Chiropractic
- International Chiropractors Association Annual Convention
- Pediatrics and Chiropractic
- Managing Risk: Your Best Defense
- Diagnosis And Treatment of Upper Extremities
- D.I.S.C. Communication Certification Program
- Torque Release Technique
- Sports Injury and Athletic Taping
- Body Specific Relaxation/Diversified Technique
- Bustin X-Ray Seminar
- Pediatric Diversified Adjustive Technique
- Postgraduate Diploma, Parker Chiropractic Research Foundation
Professional Organizations
- Member, California Chiropractic Association
- Past President and Current Membership Chairman,
- Professional Business Network
- Preceptor Doctor for various interns
- San Fernando Valley CCA VP Public Relations
- Manager/Coach, Reseda Little League Baseball
Awards
- Patient Educator and Communication Award, Altadonna Communications
- Botterman Award- CCA, San Fernando Valley District
Chiropractor Gaby Edery D.C.
Dr. Gaby Edery holds an honors specialization in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University in Toronto, Canada. He is a graduate of The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and has since relocated to the Los Angeles area and has joined our Family Wellness Team here in Reseda. He completed a 12 month rotation in Canada where he worked with patients of all ages, various levels of function, as well as with complex conditions. He prides himself with practicing an “Evidence Based Approach” to healthcare.
Dr. Edery states his goals are not only to relieve painful symptoms, but also to empower individuals to achieve their optimal level of health and function through the use of chiropractic, manual therapies, orthotic devices, nutritional/diet counseling and rehabilitative exercises. Dr. Edery has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of neck/back pain, headaches, knee pain, shoulder pain, arthritic pain, postural and stress related aches, and chronic pain syndromes.
JoDee Vanderbliek - Office Manager
Our office manager was introduced to chiropractic in 1981 and has been a chiropractic wife since 1987. JoDee and Dr. V have two well-adjusted children, Ali and Nick. JoDee will do everything she can to make your every visit an exceptional experience.
Lisa Spirito - Licensed Massage Therapist
Lisa has been a licensed massage therapist for over 24 years; she joined our practice in 1996. Lisa is the proud mother of two beautiful daughters and her healing hands will make your visit with us a pleasant and productive one.
Karla Lehman
Karla Lehmann has been our trusted receptionist since July of 2019. You will be greeted with a welcoming smile as soon as you walk through the door and Karla has built lasting relationships with each one of our patients. She is a full time student at Pierce College, but still finds the time to be here and give her full attention to our patients. Karla is Spanish speaking giving her the advantage of communicating with our bilingual patients. She will make your experience worthwhile.
Cecelia Villa
Cecelia Villa is a Certified Advanced Neuromuscular Therapist (CANMT) received her education at National Holistic Institute located in Studio City and has been a CMT since July 2020 and started working with Dr. Edery in August 2020 and joined Family Wellness and Dr. Vanderbliek in March 2021.
Cecilia comes from a family of holistic healers. My family has taught me growing up how best to protect my energy as well as the clients. With the education I now have a better understanding of a client that deals with chronic or acute pain and can take a more personalized approach with massage to help facilitate the body to heal.
Silvia Guillen
Our newest staff member Silvia Guillen is a part time student at Valley College studying Business. She also is Spanish speaking staff member and is helping us communicating with our bilingual patients. She is learning the therapies and front desk duties to help our patients here at Family Wellness.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
8:30am - 11:30am
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday
8:30am - 11:30am
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
8:30am - 11:30am
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday
Closed
* We are open 8:30am - 12:00pm on the 1st
Saturday of every month.
Family Wellness,
A Chiropractic Group
7439 Reseda Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 345-4924