Roland Saavedra, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Saavedra was raised in the friendly small town of Warrenville, Illinois. He completed his undergraduate studies at Loyola University of Chicago; He went into medical studies at The Chicago Medical School. Dr. Saavedra went on to complete his residency training at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Dr. Roland Saavedra is board certified in Family Medicine and has special interest in Sports Medicine and Preventative Medicine.

“I clearly understand the critical importance of the Chiropractic specialist and truly feel honored to be part of their team”.

His family has made Summerville their permanent home. He enjoys spending time biking, gardening, going to the beautiful South Carolina beaches, and traveling to Patagonia Chile.

Christopher J. Gray, DC, CCEP

Christopher J. Gray, DC, CCEP

Chiropractor

Dr. Gray is a 2001 graduate of Sherman College of Chiropractic with his Doctorate in Chiropractic. He also attended Life University where he did an extensive study on Extremity Adjusting, earning him his certification as a Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP). Working with some of the best chiropractors in South Carolina, he gained the knowledge and experience to open Advantage Healthcare of Charleston in May 2008. Dr. Gray started his career in the health field by starting his career as a licensed personal trainer for many of the upstate Gold’s Gyms and the YMCAs, he learned from the early age how the body functions and how easy it was to get hurt. With his interest in holistic health and fitness, he now incorporates that knowledge into wellness programs for his patients; combining manipulations with physical therapy, as well as nutritional counseling to help his patients achieve optimum health. Specializing in sports injury cases, he also works with families, including infants, children, expectant mothers, and senior patients.

Dr. Gray was born in Brampton, Ontario, a suburb of Toronto, Canada. He lived there until 1991 when his family made the decision to move to the USA. Dr. Gray has lived in Charleston since 2005. He is happily married and has a beautiful stepdaughter. In his free time Dr. Gray enjoys going to the gym, spending quality time with his family, taking weekend trips to either the beach or to the mountains and working on his Roush Mustang.

Dr. Austin Murray

Austin Murray, DC

Chiropractor

Dr. Murray is a native Charlestonian who has served the people of the Lowcountry for over 30 years. He did his undergraduate studies at The College of Charleston and Brenau Professional College. Dr. Murray obtained his doctoral degree from Life Chiropractic College in 1990. It was the experiences of observing how his stepfather, Dr. Robert Johnson, was able to help people regain their health and prevent them from having to have life-altering surgeries through chiropractic care that led to his desire to follow in his footsteps. Dr. Murray has always been interested in health and fitness and understands that wellness is not just the absence of disease but the expression of life.

Dr. Murray is at Advantage Healthcare because of the integrated approach to health. It is the approach of combining medical, physical therapy, and chiropractors working together for the betterment of the patient that he feels makes all the difference. When Dr. Murray is not in the office he is spending time with his wife and children being active in the outdoors enjoying nature, playing tennis or disc golf.

Michael Johnson P.T.

Michael Johnson

Physical Therapist

Michael has lived in the Charleston area for over 40 years. He is the son of a career Naval Submarine officer and he lived with his family in the West Ashley area until he graduated from High School. He then went on to the University of South Carolina, was an exchange student in the Philippines and returned to Charleston to graduate from college and then on to attend MUSC. In 1996 he graduated from MUSC with a Degree in Physical Therapy and a Masters in Health Science.

He has over 25 years of experience in various fields of Physical Therapy, including sports medicine with the Back to Golf Program , home health therapy, and outpatient therapy. He feels that his greatest achievements are when he is able to have patients improve their physical function to achieve their maximum potential to live a better life.

Michael now lives in Summerville and some of his favorite activities include golf, boating, scuba diving, and various art projects.

Tiffany McKeel

Tiffany McKeel, FNP-c

Family Nurse Practitioner

Tiffany McKeel has been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2009. Originally from Chattanooga, TN, she moved to Charleston with her husband and 2 children to complete her studies at MUSC. Her practice focus has been primary care before joining AHC with an emphasis on women’s health including weight loss and hormone replacement therapy. She enjoys seeing her patients achieve optimum health and wellness.

Holly

Holly - Advantage Healthcare of Charleston

Practice Manager

Chad

Chad

Physical Therapy Assistant

Jōssél

Jōssél

Physical Therapy Assistant

Carly

Carly

Therapy Dog