OUR DOCTORS & STAFF

Dr. Thomas J. Augat, D.C., M.S., C.C.S.P., F.A.S.A.

Practicing in Maine for 21 years, since 1989.

Doctorate (D.C.): Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1987.

Masters (M.S.): University of Arkansas, 1979.

Bachelors (B.S.): University of Oregon, 1977.

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (C.C.S.P.): National College of Chiropractic, 1994.

Fellow Acupuncture Society of America (F.A.S.A.), 2000.

Member: American Chiropractic Association; ACA Sports Council; Chiropractic Association for the Care of the Elite and Professional Athlete; United States Sports Chiropractic Federation; Prosport Chiropractic; Acupuncture Society of America; Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research; Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters; Northeast Chiropractic Council; Maine Chiropractic Association.

Present Positions Senior Advisor Maine Chiropractic Association; Board Member and N.E. USA Representative on the national Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters; Maine Chiropractic Association liaison to Northeast Chiropractic Council and the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations; Chairman Maine Chiropractic Sports Council; Maine State Medicare CCAC Representative for Chiropractic.

Previous Positions President Northeast Chiropractic Council; President Maine Chiropractic Association; Board Member and an Incorporator on the Maine Medical Assessment Foundation; Palmer College of Chiropractic Alumni Board; Advisory Board University of Bridgeport Chiropractic College; President of the Mid Coast Chapter of the American Heart Association; President Brunswick Intown Group; President Brunswick Coastal Rotary Club.

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We are proud of our staff and believe you will find them to be the friendliest people you will ever meet in any health care office. Together, they offer a vast array of skills and knowledge and they are always there to help you in any way they can, always with a sincere smile on their faces. We believe that, if you are comfortable and happy and can laugh, you are on your way to being healthy and well.

	Charlene Gagne . . . . (Chiropractic Assistant / Office Manager): Charlene was awarded the Maine Chiropractic Assistant of the year for 2009 by the Maine Chiropractic Assistants' Association. Charlene is in charge of our office and is the go-to person for most of your questions and concerns. She has been a business owner and a pillar of this community for many years and it seems like she knows just about everyone in the area. She has received her Chiropractic Assistant certification through New York College of Chiropractic. You will encounter Charlene both in the front office and aiding with therapies. You cannot help but feel comfortable around Charlene and we know you will love her from the moment you meet her.
	Jutta Galli . . . . (pronounced "you-ta")(Chiropractic Assistant / Therapist): Jutta came to us returning to chiropractic after having left a previous chiropractic position over a decade ago. She brings that experience and knowledge as well as her unique perspective to our office and patients. She has received her Chiropractic Assistant certification through New York College of Chiropractic. You will find Jutta performing therapies as well as greeting and checking patients out. If Jutta cannot get you smiling, no one can. We are confident you will enjoy her.
	Kelsey Lamdin . . . . (Exercise Facilitator / Receptionist / Chiropractic Assistant): Kelsey is a new and welcome addition to our office. She is a recent graduate of Bates College where she was a 4-time NCAA All American as a diver. She has grown up in a family deeply steeped in the tradition of nutritional therapy / vitamin supplementation and she is knowledgeable about health, nutrition and exercise. Kelsey is presently in training for chiropractic assistant certification that she will receive through New York College of Chiropractic. You will find her personality engaging and her smile comforting. Kelsey is presently in training for chiropractic assistant certification that she will receive through New York College of Chiropractic.

We also offer greeters whose jobs consist of greeting, welcoming, guarding over and comforting our patients. Between the parrot, the two dogs and the multiple saltwater aquariums and their many inhabitants, you will never feel alone in our office. Our hope and intention is that this will add to the comfort and warmth of our facility and make you feel more at home.

Dex . . . Dex is simply a big, overgrown teddy-bear and he likes to believe he is the leader of the pack. He is a magnificent 8-year old Airedale Terrier from a long lineage of obedience champions (and he has not shown any desire to continue that championship line). Dex is our grand master in the art of sleeping.

Dari . . . Dari is a smaller version of Dex and it is she who takes the greeting responsibilities seriously. She is a beautiful 6-year old Airedale Terrier from championship show lineage (in fact, one of her litter mates is quickly ascending as one of the top-rated Airedales in the USA). She is also in charge of demonstrating proper relaxation and stretching.

Al . . . Al is our resident facility director. He is a 9-year old Lilac-Crowned Amazon Parrot and he resides in the Caj Mahal (his large, well-appointed cage in the doctor's office). A steady stream of comments and songs emanate from Al's residence. He certainly adds to the character of the place and we find that kids visiting our office particularly enjoy this character. Al absolutely loves to interact with and entertain children and they love him.

Aquariums . . . don your mask and fins . . . we have three saltwater aquariums, including one large tank with big, colourful pelagic fish from three different oceans and two reef tanks with a myriad of fascinating creatures and soft corals that can captivate your attention for a long time. It is our hope and intention that all of these combine to help you relax during your time with us. Kids are mesmerised and adults are relaxed looking at these reef communities.

Welcome to our menagerie. We hope our entire team makes you feel more comfortable as we work together with you to help you reach your health goals.