Barbara A. Harris
Licensed, Board Certified Massage Therapist

Barbara was born in Anchorage and is a lifelong Alaska resident. She enjoys the numerous outdoor sports and adventures Alaska has to offer, including snow machining, dirt-biking, water crafting, four wheeling, hiking, fishing and scuba diving. Barbara can be found doing many of these activities with her family and friends; she especially enjoys bringing her boxer, Blade, on her many outdoor adventures.

Barbara joined the Northern Chiropractic team in January of 2001. She offers a variety of different massage techniques, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage and sports massage.

Barbara became a licensed and certified massage therapist in 2000 after graduating from the University of Alaska Anchorage massage therapy program. She is licensed and certified in Alaska as well as nationally. Barbara enjoys enhancing her education by attending continuing education courses in many different types of techniques. Some of these courses have included Lomi Lomi massage, British sports massage, lymphatic massage, shoulder injuries, the Berry method, positional release technique, muscle energy technique and modern neuromuscular technique. Barbara has also attended a course conducted by James Waslaski in orthopedic massage and pain management, as well as a course conducted by George Kousaleos in myofascial release technique.

Barbara is a professional member of both the American Massage Therapy Association and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

Teanita Franco

Licensed, Board Certified Massage Therapist

Teanita has worked for Northern Chiropractic since July 2008. Teanita is a licensed massage therapist with National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. The experience Teanita brings to Northern Chiropractic not only benefits the office, but also benefits the patients. She is able to use her knowledge to help guide patients through the “healing process.” “My main goal is to make sure you feel welcome and you receive the best care and experience in Eagle River.”

Teanita’s military roots brought her to Alaska from Texas, but the mountains will definitely keep her here. In her spare time, Teanita enjoys relaxing with her husband Larry and her son Lorenzo. She loves to sample dishes made by others while attempting to cook them later. Her favorite pastime activity is to watch her version of classic movies, such as: Fried Green Tomatoes, Gone with the Wind, Beaches and Dirty Dancing.

Arielle Van Vleet, Office Administrator

Arielle joined the Northern Chiropractic team in June 2009. Being the first and last contact with patients in the office, Amanda has many responsibilities. Some of these responsibilities include: greeting patients and visitors, maintaining the patient schedule, answering patients’ questions. Arielle is always happy to take charge at the front desk where needed.

Arielle is a lifelong Alaskan. She graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in history. Arielle enjoys spending time reading the classics of the English cannon, spending time with friends, hiking, swimming and camping in Alaska’s outdoors. Most of the time she can be found spending her time enjoying married life with her new husband.  

Amanda Harris, Accounts Receivable

Amanda joined the Northern Chiropractic team in May 2008. Since joining the Northern Chiropractic team, Amanda has worked as therapist, front desk administrator and is now working in insurance billing and accounts receivable. Amanda is always happy to assist patients with their insurance and account questions.

Born and raised in Sutton Alaska, Amanda enjoys the quiet life of her small town. During her free time, Amanda does a lot of horseback riding – especially since she has five of them to keep  occupied, she goes hiking and four wheeling, or as she puts it in her own words, “outdoorsy stuff.” Amanda especially enjoys doing all of these activities with her family.

Julia Jette, Office Manager & Marketing/PR Manager

Julia has worked for Northern Chiropractic since 1999 and has worn many hats during that time. She began working at the front desk, then moved into insurance billing/collections and is now the team’s office manager. Julia also handles all the marketing and public relations for the office. She is the main contact for all advertising, marketing, public relations and media questions.

Born and raised in Alaska, Julia graduated with honors from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Public Communications. Julia enjoys enriching her mind, writing, hanging out with her family, four wheeling, camping, fishing and traveling. Put simply, she enjoys all things Alaska with Alaskan style.