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Pacific Grove, Calif. - December 5, 2005 - Dr. Richard Tezak and Dr. Anthony Payan are pleased to announce the addition of three new members to their team at Soft Tissue Medical Center, located in Pacific Grove.  The new team members include: Dr. Braundoone Scott a certified Neuromuscular Therapist, Chiropractic Adjunctive Physiotherapist and Extremity Practitioner; Denise Connors a certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor and Ashley George a certified massage therapist.

Dr. Scott earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, Georgia and is certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He was drawn to the chiropractic field with a passion for athletics and aspirations to help his patients attain a higher level of health and fitness. 

Denise Connors brings over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry to the Soft Tissue Medical Center. As a certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor she empowers patients with tools that improve their vitality and quality of life. Denise graduated with her nursing degree in 1979 and has continued her education earning numerous certifications working with patients ranging from children to the elderly. 

Ashley George is from Pacific Grove and joins Soft Tissue Medical Center as a certified massage therapist.  She is currently attending nursing school and has a strong background in anatomy and kinesiology. "I am passionate about healing and preventing injuries. I love the fact that body work is preventative as well as therapeutic," says Ashley.

Founded by Dr. Anthony Payan in 1990, Soft Tissue Medical Center is a state-of-the-art treatment and physical rehabilitation center that specializes in Neuromuscular Re-education (NMR), an innovative and effective treatment of acute and chronic pain and sports related injuries. Dr. Richard Tezak is a board-certified public health and general preventive medicine doctor and has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Tezak serves as medical director, assessing patients overall health and evaluating medical conditions that impact the soft tissue therapy provided by Dr. Payan.

"I am very excited to have these dynamic individuals join the Soft Tissue Medical Center practice," says Dr. Payan.  "Dr. Tezak and I are proud of the resources we have here at the center, allowing our patients to enjoy healthy and pain free lives." 

The Soft Tissue Medical Center is located at 648 Pine Avenue in Pacific Grove and can be contacted at (831) 373-0188 or through their website at www.softtissuemonterey.com.