meet the team
Chiropractor
Jeffrey Kalkstein, D.C.
Dr. Jeff provides chiropractic care for the entire family, and he feels privileged to be able to care for many elite professional athletes, including Baltimore’s Professional Baseball Team. He enjoys relieving pain, restoring function and helping patients to return to their normal daily activities.
Dr. Jeff is passionate about coaching patients about the importance of proper nutrition, sleep, stress-relieving activities, positive mental thoughts, and engaging in regular exercise.
"I have a calling to help others, and that’s what I wake up thinking about every day. That’s what gets me moving and what keeps me focused each day.”
Because of his outstanding reputation, many Baltimore health care providers, medical doctors, dentists and massage therapists refer their patients and clients to the office.
Embarking on a Journey to Chiropractic
Dr. Jeff grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While he was in high school, he twisted his knee in football practice drills right before the start of his senior year. The orthopedic surgeon he consulted at the University of Pittsburgh told him, “I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is I can fix it. The bad news is you can’t play football this year.” Fortunately, Dr. Jeff consulted a chiropractor for this same injury because, as a result of chiropractic care, he played in every game that year. Dr. Jeff then went on to the U.S. Naval Academy and 10 years of active duty, stationed around the world. Deciding that chiropractic was his calling, he attended and graduated from National College of Chiropractic in Chicago. He remained in the Naval Reserves, retiring as a commander.
Maintaining Strong Family Ties
Dr. Jeff met his wife Megan while working out at the gym when he was stationed in Washington D.C. After graduation, Dr. Jeff collaborated with his brother for a short time in Pittsburgh before deciding to move to Towson MD, an area that he and Megan had always loved. They are the proud parents of four grown and highly educated children: Blake, Russell, Brittany and Warren. You could say that chiropractic runs through Dr. Jeffrey Kalkstein’s blood. His three brothers, Thomas, Robert, and William, along with two nephews and one niece, are chiropractors as well. His youngest son, Warren, is also a chiropractor. Dr. Warren graduated from Logan University with his Doctorate of Chiropractic and a Masters in Sports Science and Rehabilitation.
Expanding His Practice Space
Joining renowned chiropractor Dr. Richard Adolph in 1989, Dr. Jeff has remained to serve Towson MD area patients ever since. The two worked together for about eight years. Dr. Adolph was one of the most famous chiropractors in Maryland and served as the chiropractor for the Baltimore Colts. Dr. Jeff worked in the same building as Dr. Adolph’s for about 25 years. In December 2010, a few days before Christmas, the building burned to the ground. “Within two days, we were up and running next door. The incident afforded me the opportunity to create an environment where we could better serve our patients.” In a sense, having the building burn down was a blessing for Dr. Jeff, as it allowed him to expand the practice. His skill set had changed due to all the training he’d gone through over the past 15 years. “We went from having about 1,800 square feet of space to a 4,000 square-foot facility that has allowed us to provide state-of-the-art care.” He, Megan, and Warren currently work at the practice.
Engaging in Healthy Habits
Regarding his own health, Dr. Jeff receives weekly chiropractic care and provides care to his family on a regular basis. He and his family also stay fit by exercising regularly. They participate in activities such as swimming, weight training, running, yoga and Pilates. For fun, they enjoy playing tennis as well as snow and water skiing. Megan is a gourmet chef with a master’s degree in Holistic Nutrition, so Dr. Jeff and his family eat an organic, whole food diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, fresh fish, free-range chicken and grass-fed beef. They also supplement with natural multivitamins, D3, pharmaceutical grade Omega-3 (fish oil) and various anti-inflammatory nutrients and spices.
Staying Active Professionally
Dr. Jeff is Board Certified and licensed in the states of Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio. He is a member of the Maryland Chiropractic Association (MCA) and the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). Dr. Jeff sums up his purpose in this way, “We are only here for one reason, and that is to be of service to our patients by providing care that is convenient, affordable and mainstream.” You’re invited to find out how we can best serve your health needs and those of your family and friends by contacting our office. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jeff, contact us today! Ample free parking is available as well as easy access in and out of the building.
Chiropractor
Warren Kalkstein, D.C.
Dr. Warren graduated from Logan University with his Doctorate of Chiropractic & a Masters in Sports Science and Rehabilitation. He is a Certified Sports Chiropractic Physician and focuses on providing the right combination of care to provide the fastest relief for each patient. Combining Chiropractic Care, Fitness, Dry Needling, and Soft Tissue work, he guides patients on a path back to enjoying what they love to do and feeling better faster.
During his residency at Walter Reed Medical Center, Dr. Warren worked in the amputee clinic to provide soft tissue and conservative therapy for wounded soldiers. He held internships with Affinia HealthCare, Montgomery Health Clinic Viscero-Somatic Center, and the Central Institute for Human Performance while attending Logan University.
Dr. Warren volunteered with KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) while living in St. Louis, organizing events that brought children with physical and mental disabilities together for unstructured play and physical activity. Due to his service with KEEN and other organizations, he was given the Service Award for his graduating class. During his undergraduate at Towson University, he played Division I lacrosse for the Tigers, and then later went on to coach youth lacrosse at Marquette High School.
Dr. Warren enjoys spending his free time with his wife Marissa, his three daughters Scarlett, Layla, and Marley along with their German Shepherd Kamm. He and his wife are avid travelers, making backpacking trips to countries around the world. Travel has inspired him to learn more about Latin American culture, and he is currently learning how to speak Spanish. He is an avid rock climber and is looking forward to his upcoming trip to climb Aconcagua in Argentina in 2025. Marissa and Dr. Warren love to cook, and he credits his mother Megan, the office nutritionist, for inspiring his passion for food.
Chiropractor
Nick Kuhl, D.C.
Dr. Nick Kuhl wants his patients to be excited about coming to visit him! His goal is to develop a healthy doctor-patient relationship that allows patients to look forward to their visits. He desires nothing more than to help his patients get better as quickly as possible.
Dr. Kuhl takes an active role in creating a health journey for each individual patient and enjoys assisting them in reaching their goals - whether that be in exercising, diet changes, or overall lifestyle modifications.
While studying for his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at the University of Southern Indiana, Dr. Kuhl knew he didn’t want a sedentary job. He desired a work environment that allowed him to stay active and to work with his hands. Since the traditional medical field didn’t speak to his heart, he turned towards the chiropractic arena, and graduated from Logan University College of Chiropractic with his Doctorate of Chiropractic. Dr. Kuhl says it has been the best decision he could have made regarding his work career. He finds fulfillment in relieving pain, as well as in assisting in the development of a lifestyle for his patients that alleviates pain for good.
Dr. Nick Kuhl is ART Spine Certified, Dry Needling Certified, and is currently working on his Mckenzie Certification.
In his freetime, he enjoys rock-climbing both indoors and outdoors. He says that climbing for him is a love/hate relationship, as he enjoys the physical challenge of calculating his next move, but at the same time is not a fan of heights. On weekdays, Dr. Nick enjoys working out with the other Doctors at Kalkstein Chiropractic, as well as climbing with Dr. Warren. On weekends, Dr. Kuhl can typically be found outside with his pup Maple. Music is also a daily necessity in his life, so he enjoys going to live music events any chance he gets.
Midwest-born and raised in Illinois, Dr. Kuhl is the youngest in his family, and has one older sister who is a Doctor of Audiology out in Oregon.
Chiropractor
Alec Day, D.C.
Dr. Alexander “Alec” Day grew up in Woodbine Maryland, a small town in western Howard County. He attended Towson University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. During his undergraduate studies, he interned at Kalkstein Chiropractic and Physical Therapy.
It was during this time that he realized the power of conservative care and the freedom of treatment that a chiropractic scope of practice provides the doctor.
After graduating from Towson University, Dr. Alec moved to St. Louis, MO to pursue his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters in Sport Science and Rehabilitation from Logan University. In December of 2021 he graduated with his doctorate with Cum Laude honors, and graduated with his masters with Summa Cum Laude honors. At Logan, he was involved in clubs such as Motion Palpation Institute (MPI), Rehab 2 Performance (R2P), and was even a representative for the Forward-Thinking Chiropractic Alliance (FTCA) to help further his education and understanding of chiropractic care.
Dr. Alec seeks to be an evidence-based physician that practices within the guidelines of current research and best practices. While attending Chiropractic school, he attended countless hours of continuing education courses including Motion Palpation Adjusting, Active Release Technique (ART), Mckenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT),), Dry Needling, Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), and more. Dr. Alec also has integrated clinical experience at two federally qualified health centers where he provided care to the underserved community alongside a team of other physicians and healthcare providers.
Outside of the office, Dr. Alec enjoys spending time with friends, his lovely wife, his two sons, and two dogs. You can find him lifting weights, enjoying nature, or exploring a local vineyard with the people he cares about.
Chiropractor
Brady Dailey, D.C.
Dr. Brady Dailey wants his patients to return to their overall well-being as soon as possible. He works with patients throughout multiple steps of care in order to achieve these goals. Those steps include pain relief, rehabilitation, and functional movement, as well as supportive care. Dr. Brady looks forward to working with you throughout each one of these steps to obtain your full health potential.
When studying for his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Dr. Brady learned the importance of exercise and movement. As he went through the program, he realized he wanted to work hands on with patients. Dr. Brady also wanted a profession where he spent the quality one-on-one time to address any questions or concerns patients may have towards their overall health. After much research, Dr. Brady discovered chiropractic was the best fit for him because the profession encompassed all the tools necessary to make patients feel better faster.
Dr. Brady graduated from Northeast College of Health Sciences with his Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2021. In addition, Dr. Brady is also certified in Whole Food Nutrition under the same institution. He evaluates patients’ lifestyle approach, rather than one aspect of one’s health to investigate potential factors that may contribute to musculoskeletal pain. Dr. Brady listens to patients’ goals and works with them to give them the best chance in accomplishing those goals. He believes every patient is on a different path to optimal wellness, and that every patient is going to have their own unique treatment journey. Dr. Brady is here to guide patients to achieve their goals using tools such as, spinal manipulation, soft tissue techniques, exercise, nutritional advice, and other various modalities. For example, Dr. Brady is certified in Dry Needling and Whole Food Nutrition.
Dr. Brady grew up in Windsor, Pennsylvania about an hour north of Towson MD. In his free time, Dr. Brady enjoys various outdoor activities. Those activities include fishing, hunting, golfing, hiking, and kayaking. In addition to enjoying the outdoors, Dr. Brady has been involved in sports his whole life. Throughout Dr. Brady’s life he has played baseball, football, volleyball, and baseball. In fact, Dr. Brady played basketball for the Pitt-Bradford Panthers while studying for his bachelor’s degree. Dr. Brady also enjoys watching Pittsburgh sports, especially when the Steelers are beating up on the Ravens (unpopular opinion in this area). He looks forward to work alongside patients and provide all the necessary tools available to meet their wellness goals.
Nutritionist
Megan Kalkstein
My name is Megan Kalkstein and I have had a passion for healthy living for most of my life. My master’s degree from Clayton College of Natural Health in Holistic Nutrition further expanded my knowledge of the connection between food and health. Nothing brings greater joy to me than providing my clients with the tools and information to live their most energetic life and to understand how to nourish their bodies through the foods they eat. I am able to share with them the principles of eating a holistic diet.
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My clients learn recipes, are provided with shopping lists, and quickly understand that healthy food not only nourishes the body, but tastes wonderful and satisfies your appetite. I do not teach or approve of “diets”. I teach people a lifestyle that enjoys food as one of our greatest pleasures, and promotes wellness almost exclusively as the result of nutrition and that lifestyle.
Office Manager
Tanya Bowman
Tanya began her journey as an admin in the healthcare industry after she had graduated from Lynchburg College with a Chemistry degree. In 2012, Tanya tore her ACL after playing professional women’s football and had to start Physical Therapy. This is where Tanya really found the importance and passion for rehabilitation and decided to pivot the direction of her career and ultimately change career paths.
Just a few short weeks after she was discharged from PT, Tanya landed a front desk job at a physical therapy office. This was her first stepping stone towards ultimately landing at Kalkstein Chiropractic in 2018.
Throughout the years, Tanya has become a pivotal member of our team. She finds passion today in creating systems and structures that provide support to patients during their journey of care and transformation.
When Tanya isn’t behind the desk, you can find her at the gym, at a coffee shop, venturing on a trail with our office dog Kamm or diving into growth opportunities. If you see Tanya during your visit to our office, feel free to stop and say hello. She is always ready to help with questions regarding care, billing, or just to catch up to hear about your experience in our office.
Licensed Massage Therapist/Orthopedic Massage Therapist
Art Mamaril L.M.T.
Art is a Licensed Massage Therapist/Orthopedic Massage Therapist. The foundation of his practice is based on his 10 years of working with well known therapists in Japan, China, and Hong Kong. He’s been in practice in Baltimore since 2001, with his work relying on identifying the pain, assessment, soft tissue manipulation, and rehab protocol.
The combination of alternative complementary medicine and chiropractic adjustment leads to significant successes in relieving chronic pain, rehabilitation, and helping patients to go back to their normal activities.
Art is proud to say that massage therapy as a profession is a significant approach in
lessening pain and improving patients' well being.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Marissa Kalkstein, LCPC
Marissa Kalkstein, LCPC, provides a supportive, non-judgmental, empathetic and trusting environment to facilitate change, encourage healing and growth, and develop healthy, adaptive strategies for attaining treatment goals.
he believes that her genuinely curious and attentive approach is key in developing a true connection in therapy for identifying concerns, setting and monitoring goals, and discovering solutions that promote self-understanding and improve quality of life. Marissa’s goal is to normalize the process of therapy, assist clients in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, and to guide individuals to move their life forward in a healthy and intentional way. She believes that skillful therapy can produce insight and growth that allows each client the opportunity to create purpose, understanding, and positive change in their life.
Marissa is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Masters of Education in Clinical Counseling from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She has practiced in a variety of treatment settings, ranging in therapeutic interventions and populations. Previous practice settings include the University of Missouri-St. Louis college campus, group therapy for adolescents and undergraduate students, week-long & weekend retreats for children and adolescents, a non-profit organization serving underserved populations, and private practice settings. Marissa has received training for trauma-informed therapy with specialized training in EMDR. She currently sees adolescents, adults across the lifespan, and couples in her practice.
Marissa has experience treating individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, adjustment disorders, addictions, ADHD, anger management issues, depression, chronic illness or pain, infidelity, OCD, mood disorders, PTSD, relationship issues, and self-esteem or body image issues. In addition to working with individuals experiencing symptoms of mental health conditions, Marissa specializes in helping her clients explore and make adjustments across the life-cycle to promote self-discovery, resilience through major life transitions, and personal and relational growth. She works best with clients who are ready to be challenged, take action, and show up willing to be honest and transparent.
Marissa utilizes an integrated approach to therapy, incorporating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-focused therapy, Strengths-based therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She believes in a multi-faceted and holistic approach to treatment, taking into account emotional, physical, spiritual, personal, relational, social, cultural, and financial aspects of life. Marissa works diligently to tailor therapy to the individual needs and goals of each person or couple.
Kalkstein Chiropractic in Towson MD is your one-stop-shop for state-of-the-art chiropractic care. Since opening its doors nearly 60 years ago, Kalkstein Chiropractic been providing long lasting relief care for patients struggling with back and neck pain, sports injuries, auto accident injuries and those who strive to live healthier lives.
It’s our mission to provide affordable, convenient, and mainstream chiropractic care. We are committed to helping those with pain in our community.
You’re In Good Hands in Towson MD
Each morning, our doctors begin work with one simple goal in mind—to get our patients out of pain as quickly as possible. We’ve had patients over the years that have come to our practice with debilitating pain that stopped them from enjoying life—be it nights out with friends and spouses or professional athletes eager to get back to the game they love. Whatever the case, we make sure to develop a custom treatment plan for each individual that we see, tailoring your adjustments and time with us to meet your specific needs. Our services don’t just stop at relief from back and neck pain. We’re proud to offer patients an excellent facility for functional exercise and rehabilitation designed to strengthen the body in order to prevent injury from reoccurring. Our doctors take pride in helping patients live their best lives not just through chiropractic, but also with nutrition and exercise recommendations.
A Partner in Your Health
At Kalkstein Chiropractic, we’ll never force you to undergo treatment and don’t subscribe to the idea that once you seek care, you have to continue to return. We welcome patients who would like to continue to receive care after they feel better and those who wish to come back in for a fine-tuning should their injury flare up in the future.
Discover the Kalkstein Chiropractic Difference
Unlike other Towson MD chiropractors, Kalkstein Chiropractic goes above and beyond for our patients—from our superior office space of more than 4,500 square feet to our top-notch equipment and staff, we never stop putting you first. Learn how chiropractic care could benefit you by contacting our practice today. Walk-in appointments are welcome and we have convenient free parking behind our building. Stop living in pain. Contact us today!
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
7:30am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday
7:30am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 12:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Kalkstein Chiropractic
200 E Joppa Rd #300
Towson, MD 21286