why we do what we do
Our "why"
meet dr. dirk johns
dr. dirk johns, dc, fnp
Dr. Dirk Johns is a Doctor of Chiropractic and a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in holistic regenerative medicine and weight loss. He also holds a fellowship in acupuncture from the international academy of medical acupuncture. Dr. John’s main focus is on techniques, therapies, and medications that improve the patient quality of life outcomes by assisting the body’s natural ability to heal itself without surgery, opioids or harsh stimulants. In just under 30 years of practice Dr. Johns has developed a wellness approach for his patients that gets to the underlying cause of their symptoms instead of just treating the symptoms themselves. By directly addressing the cause of the symptoms Dr. Johns can help create a lasting change for his patients. He knows that it does not matter if the issue is a slow metabolism or nervous system interference that leads to the symptoms of neuropathy. Correcting the underlying cause of the issue leads to an enhanced quality of life.
our mission
meet our staff
Christina torres
esthetician, medical assistant
Christina joined Pinnacle Pain Management and Weight Loss after 11 years as a Medical Assistant. Christina worked at St. Frances in ObGyn and Pediatric Oncology at Ct. Children's Medical Center. She also worked for Hartford Healthcare in their out patient breast cancer treatment center. We are pleased to have her as an integral part of our team.
Something I'm proud of...
I am proud that I am raising a beautiful little girl while working and also recently graduating esthetics school.
What I love about my work...
I love my co-worker Randi. I love keeping our Doctor organized and on task ! I love helping people feel good and being apart of their care. I love to make people happy and smile.
When I'm not at work...
I enjoy spending time with my daughter. I like the beach, shopping, gardening, hiking and the outdoors.
My celebrity crush is...
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson!
My favorite quote...
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
If I weren't a medical assistant...
I would be a nurse specializing in pediatric cancer, or a nurse specializing in aesthetics working in my own spa.
randi kusher
office manager
Randi joins Pinnacle Pain Management and Weight Loss after 35 years in customer service, nursing student enrollment and patient relations. Randi has worked for many healthcare facilities, colleges and universities. At Pinnacle we are excited to have Randi advocating for our patients.
Something I'm proud of...
I am proud of my many years in customer service and patient relations. For the most part I have reached my goals. Yet, I continue to feel fortunate to have the opportunity to play an important role in changing the health and lives of our patients.
What I love about my work...
When you’re passionate about helping people who are struggling with their wellness and can have fun at the same time it doesn’t feel like work at all. I love my job!
When I'm not at work...
I enjoy traveling, music, old movies, crafts and the casino.
My celebrity crush is...
Tony Bennett
My favorite quote...
“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”
– Vivian Greene
If I weren't a medical assistant...
I would be a singer in The Tony Bennett Band.
