Our Staff

Brandi grew up in the Midwest with chiropractic care as a part of her normal wellness regime, so it is no surprise that she ended up marrying one of the 3 most skilled Chiropractic Physicians this area has ever seen. Brandi and Dr. Amir have been married for 14 years and have 3 active little boys. Brandi and Dr. Amir started Mid Atlantic Chiropractic Center together 13 years ago and have really loved becoming an integral part of the Frederick Community. When Brandi isn’t taking care of the boys or the Clinic, she really enjoys sharing her gift of hospitality. She is known for hosting dinners and parties for the Clinic staff, family, and friends even sometimes at a moment’s notice. She has also been found using her skills and talents in the area of event planning assisting non-profits such as Habitat For Humanity of Frederick County and also Grace Community Church where they attend regularly as a family. She truly has a passion for Chiropractic and loves hearing patients share stories of their success.

When asked to give one piece of advice for individuals new to chiropractic care she said this, “Don’t let chiropractic care be your last resort. I have seen so many people suffer for far too long that could have been helped far sooner than they were otherwise. I have heard so many people over the years say, I wish I would have come sooner. One problem is that most of us are willing to spend a lot of money on the next big “quick fix” but the reality is that sometimes it takes time to achieve our health goals. Stop listening to the naysayers and just be willing to do something you have never done and maybe you will get the results you have never gotten! You deserve to be happy, healthy, and pain free.”

Terry has been a licensed Chiropractic Assistant for over 10 years. She joined MACC in September of 2022, and is the Front Desk Lead at our North location. As a mother of 5 boys, she and her family enjoy a variety of sporting activities including skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, kayaking and golfing. She completed her first and final half marathon a few years ago and has since hung up her running shoes. Terry and her husband, Carl, are first-time grandparents to baby girl Struss (finally) who just turned 1 year old. She and her family enjoy vacationing in Hawaii where they used to live many years ago.

Being part of MACC has allowed her to share chiropractic with all of her family and friends. She enjoys seeing patients realize the value of chiropractic care and how their lives have improved. She would love for Chiropractic care to be recognized as the number one drugless health solution.

Kristen joined the team in March of 2017. Kristen received her associate’s degree in Medical Assisting through FCC where she graduated with honors. She also is a Certified Chiropractic Assistant. Kristen enjoys seeing how chiropractic care has improved the lives of her patients. She looks forward to continuing to see her patients achieve their goals and improve their health. Kristen is originally from California and moved to Maryland 17 years ago. Her favorite thing about living in Maryland is the changing seasons; she is one of those unique individuals who especially enjoy Maryland winters! She enjoys getting back to visit family and spending time with her husband.

Prior to joining the team and receiving care, Kristen experienced severe pain and tingling all throughout her legs and feet, with occasional tingling throughout the entire body. The pain was so severe that it made the simplest things are nearly impossible. On one occasion, she was trying to grocery shop and the pain became so overwhelming that she became nauseous and barely made it out of the store before she collapsed. She had to wear compression braces daily just to walk. After seeing medical doctor after medical doctor and being told they did not know what was wrong and “sometimes things just happen” and they do not know why she began to give up hope. After her first adjustment, the tingling was gone. The pain has subsided for the most part, but even her worst day is 85% better than it used to be. She no longer has to wear braces daily and has started getting back to the things she enjoys, such as exercising and shopping. She is truly grateful for the life-changing effects chiropractic has had in her life, and loves helping others reach their goals as well.

Aspen is one of our newer additions to our team. After being in Senior Living and Hospitals for over ten years and adopting her third son, Aspen was looking for fellowship within the workplace along with supporting a small business. She and her family are heavily involved in the basketball community in the DMV area which is where she developed her relationship with The Frederick Flying Cows. When she’s not being a mom, on the basketball court or working, she spends her time enjoying all the history that Frederick has to offer.

When Aspen started her Chiropractic Journey, she was experiencing a very uneven pelvis, knee pain and an ongoing battle with Chronic Pancreatitis. Since beginning treatment, Aspen spends most days pain and inflammation free!

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Towson University and working in the mental health field for three years, Gloria joined the Mid Atlantic team in October 2023. Despite having no prior familiarity with chiropractic, MACC opened its doors to Gloria’s inquisitive mind by giving her an opportunity to understand chiropractic through many hours of training, passion backed by philosophy, and, of course, adjustments ! Gloria speaks openly about her experiences and knowledge of psychology and its relation to what she is learning about the nervous system & chiropractic care.

She plans to continue nurturing her student mentality by pursuing graduate-level education to integrate all that she has learned so far in order to aid and encourage others in their mental, emotional, and physical health journey with the use of holistic modalities. She aspires to delve deeper into the studies of phytotherapy, stress management, trauma recovery, and nervous system integration.

Shaun Giacalone joined the team in March of 2023. Shaun earned his bachelor’s degree in Digital Media Production from Slippery Rock University in 2022. He thrives on creating innovative solutions and driving impactful projects. Outside of work, he enjoys going to the gym, spending time with friends/family, and watching TV. This helps him stay inspired and balanced. He is driven by the desire to entertain and educate. He is also excited to continue growing and making a difference.