Meet Our Clinic Director:

Dr. W. Jean-Luc Sansfaute, DC

Dr. W. Jean-Luc Sansfaute is a licensed chiropractor serving the Alexandria, Arlington and D.C. Metro community.  As a chiropractor with experience, Dr. W. Jean-Luc is committed to promoting the health and well-being of his patients.

In his hometown of Paris, France, Dr. W. Jean-Luc Sansfaute first became acquainted with the word "chiropractic" through some of his American friends. With a keen interest for holistic medicine, this discovery soon triggered a series of events that would bring him to the United States for the sole purpose of achieving his new found goal...becoming a chiropractor.

Dr. W. Jean-Luc earned his BA from Brigham Young University, where he taught French and Gross Anatomy.  He went on to graduate from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, TX in 2003 as a Doctor of Chiropractic.  Dr. W. Jean-Luc has taken several continuing education seminars on extremity adjusting and rehabilitation, the Gonstead adjusting technique, Activator methods, active and passive physiotherapy, the Cox Flexion/Distraction technique, Applied Kinesiology, the Sacro-Occipital technique and Canine adjusting.

Dr. W. Jean-Luc uses a "whole person approach".  This approach to wellness means looking for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments that would optimize the conditions for normal function.  Using this unique approach, Dr. W. Jean-Luc is able to help you accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health.

Contact Dr. Jean-Luc at drjls@skylinewellnesscenter.com 

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Meet Our  Chiropractors:

Dr. Jen Faber, DC

Dr. Jen Faber is a 2006 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic.  Her desire to cultivate diverse practical experiences led her to working in Morocco and New Zealand prior to settling in the Washington DC area.  Her approach to treating patients is to address the root structural causes of their symptoms, so that patients are able to prevent reoccurring injuries, thereby allowing them to live a healthier life and not one that is just pain-free.

An avid outdoor athlete, Dr. Faber's passion is taking care of active individuals, from weekend warriors to elite triathletes.   She holds experience in treating athletes with common sports-related injuries so they can reach their maximum performance potential and is currently pursuing post-doctorate education as a sports and orthopedics specialist.

Contact Dr. Jen at jfaber@skylinewellnesscenter.com 

Dr. Shawnte Hudgins, DC

Dr. Shawnte Hudgins is a 2010 graduate of the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic. Her approach to treating patients is to use chiropractic techniques, physiotherapeutic modalities, soft tissue mobilization, and rehab exercises to address the underlying cause of the symptoms. Her ultimate goal as a provider of healthcare is to reduce pain, restore function, and educate patients on the benefits of chiropractic care to ensure an enhanced quality of life.

Contact Dr. Shawnte at shudgins@skylinewellnesscenter.com 

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Meet Our Acupuncturist:

Peter Liebenthal has been exposed to acupuncture since childhood, as his grandmother was the first famous acupuncturist in Argentina. Since starting a daily Qi Gong routine at age 19, he has been fascinated with Qi (life-energy). This fascination, combined with a strong desire to help people, led him to study Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA. His never-ending thirst for knowledge has led him to train extensively outside of school. He has apprenticed with master acupuncturists in China and Boston, and spent 3 months studying Chinese herbs in a hospital in Taiwan. He has also studied with several Qi Gong masters in China and California.

Peter is comfortable using Chinese, Taiwanese, Five Element and Japanese style acupuncture and will tailor his treatment for each individual. He mainly uses a Japanese style of acupuncture that integrates traditional Asian theory with modern Western Medical knowledge. With this highly effective style, he finds painful points on the body and then instantly releases them with corresponding distal points. 

Peter is a general practitioner and has experience treating a wide range of conditions such as pain, internal medicine, gynecology, infertility, allergies, stress, autoimmune disorders and emotional imbalances.

Peter feels lucky to have discovered this 4,000-year old holistic medicine and truly loves and appreciates the opportunity to help patients on their path towards healing and well-being. He will do whatever he can to assist them in this process, which may include herbal prescriptions, qi gong exercises as well as dietary and lifestyle advice. He is excited to be a part of the Skyline Wellness Center and serve the surrounding community.

Contact Peter at pliebenthal@skylinewellnesscenter.com 

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Meet Our Massage Therapist:

Heather Caisse, Massage Therapist 

Heather M. Caisse holds a degree in Massage Therapy from Hesser College in Salem, New Hampshire specializing in deep tissue, neuromuscular and sports massage.   Heather graduated at the top of her class and upon graduation immediately started her own business and began working in her new profession. 

Heather will change her approach to the client's needs and preferences -- from deep pressure to gentle work; from specific pain relief to general relaxation.  She helps clients learn body awareness, stress reduction, and self-care, so they can make the most of the benefits of massage after a therapeutic session.

Heather’s passion for Massage Therapy began at a young age where she received Massage Therapy while being a burn patient at the Shriner’s Burn Institute in Boston, MA.  As she grew older, she knew that she wanted to help people as other’s had helped her during her childhood.  “Working in the massage field has brought me more satisfaction than I had ever dreamed. My job is to make people feel better. Some of my clients come to me in severe pain and I am able to help them. It doesn't get better than that!”

When not attending to her son, Dylan, Heather enjoys working with athletes during various sporting events and has gained recognition among the local marathon organizations in Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts.  In her spare time Heather enjoys spending time with her son, Dylan, and her Family in Northern Virginia.    

Contact Heather at hcaisse@skylinewellnesscenter.com 

Meet Our Office Management Team:

Veronica Castro, Billing & Patient Account Administrator

Veronica attended school to pursue a Medical Assistant Certificate and Business Management Degree.  She decided to get involved in chiropractic after undergoing a back/posture correction treatment. She started working for a chiropractor as an office manager. At that office, she was able to practice her management skills and became proficient in medical office coding/billing, after training at Strayer Univeristy in Virginia.

After four years of being part of a chiropractic office, she continues to enhance her knowledge of chiropractic and a holistic approach to different conditions of the human body.  Veronica firmly believes that finding the root of a health problem and looking for alternative remedies will always have a positive outcome when it comes to wellness. 

Contact Veronica at vcastro@skylinewellnesscenter.com 

Cassandre DiPiazza, Chiropractic Assistant 

Cassandre is a a former Western New Yorker who recently moved to the DC area.  She studied physical therapy at University of Buffalo and dietetics at Rochester Institute of Technology.  While interning at several hospitals in the Buffalo area, her main focus was helping people gain a better understanding of health and wellness as a whole.  Cassandre made the move to Chiropractics shortly after her move down to the DC area in August of 2011.  A dog enthusiast and avid sports fan, she continues to follow the Buffalo Bills and Sabres.  

Contact Cassandre at cdipiazza@skylinewellnesscenter.com