If you’ve lived in Alpharetta for any length of time, there’s a good chance you’ve met someone whose life has been changed by a visit to Dr. Regina Syed. For more than 25 years, she has been a familiar face in this community, from Friday night football games to the trails at Big Creek Greenway, and behind the door of a practice that has welcomed three generations of the same families.

Dr. Syed grew up believing that the body has an extraordinary ability to heal itself. Sometimes, it just needs help finding its way back. That belief has shaped the way she practices today. Whether she is working with a weekend warrior whose knee has finally said “enough,” a new mom recovering from the demands of pregnancy, a teenager dealing with back pain from long hours at a desk, or a grandparent who wants to keep up with the people they love, her focus is always the same: listen closely, find the cause, and help the body move toward better function.

At Pain & Wellness Center of North Fulton, care is personal, practical, and centered on the patient in front of us. Dr. Syed and her team combine chiropractic care with supportive therapies such as massage therapy, SoftWave Therapy, spinal decompression, physiotherapy, and on-site X-rays when needed.

Every visit is built around understanding what is happening in your body and choosing the care that makes the most sense for your goals. The result is a calm, welcoming office where patients feel heard, supported, and confident in their care

Taylor Patrick, L.M.T., has been a licensed massage therapist since 2011 after graduating from the Atlanta School of Massage in 2010. With over a decade of experience, Taylor is the longest-tenured therapist at Pain & Wellness Center of North Fulton, where she has provided consistent, results-driven care for 11 years.

Taylor focuses on evidence-based modalities including deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial stretching, and targeted therapeutic work designed to address the underlying causes of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Taylor is committed to supporting long-term health and recovery by delivering precise, individualized treatment.

Shatara is a dedicated massage therapist who has been with Dr. Regina’s office for 7 years. Known for her deep pressure techniques and intuitive touch, she is passionate about helping clients feel their best, whether they need light relaxation or focused therapeutic work.

Shatara brings care, skill, a calming presence, and laughter to every session.

Joi Derisma has been a licensed massage therapist since 2001. She has also been licensed in colon hydrotherapy and aesthetics since 2003. Ms. Derisma has been a certified lymphedema therapist since 2008, and in January 2017, she became a Medical Massage Practitioner. Joi also holds certifications in Thai Massage, Shiatsu, Mother Massage, Reiki, and Hot Stone Massage.

Joi thoroughly enjoys promoting wellness in every session, focusing on the needs of each individual. She carries this out with integrity, compassion, and a variety of techniques. Outside of work, Joi’s passions are jogging, biking, yoga, reading, meditating, and preparing plant-based food.