Meet The Doctor


FBuncroppedDr. Ellen M. Lazar, D.C. has been helping people live better lives since graduating from Life Chiropractic College in December of 1990. She opened her own clinic in Northville, Michigan in July of 2013. As a chiropractor with 29  years of experience, she is committed to promoting health, wellness and living a life in the “possible”.

Dr. Lazar  is also a certified RYT200 Yoga Instructor since 2010. North Bridge Chiropractic combines and incorporates nutritional and physical rehabilitation into patient care. We are constantly learning new information and techniques to help you achieve your desired health goals.

Education

  • Life Chiropractic College, Marietta, Georgia  – Graduated December 1990
  • University of Michigan, B.Sc. (Immunology and Microbiolgy, minor in Psychology and Anthropology) – Graduated 1987
  • Continuing Education in Whole Food Nutrition and Functional Blood Chemistry and Analysis with Nutrition
  • Completion of Yoga Certification RYT200 in 2010
  • Manipulation Under Anesthesia Certification, 2009
  • Spinal Decompression and Advanced Spinal Decompression under Dr. Randy Reed, D.C
  • Chiropractic Shoulder Certification completion with Dr. Jack Dolbin, DC, CSCS, November, 2015

Associations & Memberships

  • Michigan Association of Chiropractors
  • Former board member for Yoga 4 Peace, a 501(c)(3) donation base yoga studio and outreach community organization
  • Southgate Surgical Center, Manipulation Under Anesthesia, 2009
  • Woodhaven Community Yoga Instructor since 2010
  • Volunteer Yoga Instructor and Posture Pro Instructor 2010-2013 Yoga 4 Peace (www.y4peace.org)
  • I’ve officially been working since I was 14 years old! I worked all during my high school and college years at various jobs that led me to becoming a chiropractic physician.

Meet Our Staff

Our staff is experienced and committed to serving you.

Office Manager: Meet Shannon Davis

IMG_5353_ppFrom the time you talk to her on the phone, you will realize that Shannon is the sunshine in our practice. She is wife to Phil and mom to 5 year old Max and the almost 1 year old Jackson, the lights of her life. Shannon will great you with a sincere, caring smile and do the very best to make your care with our clinic comfortable and efficient. She handles our day to day management and initial insurance contact and confirmations for you. Shannon is very knowledgeable about safe, practical and natural alternatives for young moms.

Receptionist: Meet Annette Bonner

Annette Bonner is our Thursday office Hostess. She and her entire family have been patients of Dr. Lazar for over 20 years. Annette’s unique spinal condition and her spunky attitude keep Dr. Ellen on her toes. She has been a great addition to our practice. Ask her how Chiropractic care has affected her entire life.

Massage Therapist: Meet Mike Hess

Michael has been a therapist with us since the office was transferred into North Bridge Chiropractic. He was also and instructor at the Ann Arbor School of Massage. Mike recently married his love, Sue (also known as “Pink”) and can be seen helping out his favorite band as a roadie around town. Mike does several types of massage including medical therapuetic. He is available by appointment.