About Us

Dr. Janine Lex earned her doctorate in Chiropractic in 1984. She earned her certification in acupuncture in the early nineties through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute, University of Toronto Medical School. Her myofascial training through several teachers culminated in receiving Body Memory Recall (BMR) training which she has found to be the perfect complement to her practice. More about her experience and training. For structural and pain syndromes the weaving of acupuncture, structural integration and good food advice have made her approach unique and much sought after by those who have not found relief elsewhere.

She has lectured extensively about the new paradigm of body/mind medicine. A former community-based professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Dr. Lex has taught medical students all about natural, holistic and integrated medicine. Spanning the continum of health services education she continues to lecture for expanding integration of healthy living to bodyworkers and patients.

Currently, Dr. Lex provides chiropractic and acupuncture treatment, as well as nutritional consultation at Global Healing Therapies in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She works as a team with Jonathan Tripodi- Body Memory Recall pioneer and practioner, and Amy Crocetti - massage therapist and Alexander Technique instructor. Her clientele includes infants, children, adults and seniors. Dr.Lex is certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork to provide continuing education for massage therapist. She currently lectures and trains therapists around the country in techniques for increased affectiveness and ease in their practice.

Amy Crocetti graduated from The Alexander Training Institue of San Francisco and has been teaching the Alexander Technique since 1997. She is also a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.

A dedicated professional, Amy has served as a teacher of the Alexander Technique for the San Francisco Girls Chorus and The American Conservatory Theater.

Teresa Knecht

Teresa is a 1998 graduate of Edinboro Univerity of Pennsylvania, where her studies focused on Sociology, Philosophy, and Women's Studies.

As director, Teresa supports the Global Healing team to actualize common goals for the organization.