Dr. Hartwell created Sacred Spines Chiropractic to serve and support the wellness needs of families of the Indianapolis community. She has been serving the Indianapolis community for over 15 years and has honed her skills with the specific needs of pregnant and pediatric patients over with 400 hours of post doctoral education.
Thorough care and personable attention is what can be expected. Dr. Hartwell strives to continuously enhance skills to better serve her practice members. She is certified in Webster Technique, Infant Cranial Adjusting, as well as TRT and MC2 instrument adjusting. She has two vibrant boys, a supportive husband, two crazy dogs, 3 Nieces and 6 Nephews all under the age of 6, that she enjoys life with outside of the office.
Meet
DR. KRISTEN HARTWELL, D.C.
OWNER & SENIOR CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Hartwell created Sacred Spines Chiropractic to serve and support the wellness needs of families of the Indianapolis community. She has been serving the Indianapolis community for over 15 years and has honed her skills with the specific needs of pregnant and pediatric patients over with 400 hours of post doctoral education.
Thorough care and personable attention is what can be expected. Dr. Hartwell strives to continuously enhance skills to better serve her practice members. She is certified in Webster Technique, Infant Cranial Adjusting, as well as TRT and MC2 instrument adjusting. She has two vibrant boys, a supportive husband, two crazy dogs, 3 Nieces and 6 Nephews all under the age of 6, that she enjoys life with outside of the office.
Meet OUR TEAM
DR. BRITTANY L.L. FRAZER, D.C.
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Frazer brings her warm and dynamic energy to the office with over 12 years of clinical experience and post-graduate certifications. She obtained her doctorate in 2011 from National University, graduating summa cum laude and earning the title of class valedictorian. After graduation, she moved to North Carolina where she practiced in a multidisciplinary sports and rehabilitation clinic for the last 11 years, leading the clinic’s pediatric and perinatal specialities. She and her family moved back to the Midwest in 2022 after the birth of her daughter in order to be closer to family, and was thrilled to join the team at Sacred Spines in 2023.
Dr. Frazer is constantly pursuing education in order to deliver the highest quality care to her patients. She is a Fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture and has advanced certifications in Integrative and Trigger Point Dry Needling. She is Webster certified and has over 200 hours of advanced pediatric and perinatal education, including developmental rehabilitation and cranial adjusting.
Currently, she is completing her Perinatal Corrective Exercise Specialist training and holds certifications in/from the following: Active Release Technique, McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, Functional Movement Systems (Taping, Cupping, and Flossing), Kinesiotaping, Cupping, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Titleist Performance Institute, and the Motion Palpation Institute.
Prior to her doctoral and post-graduate work, Dr. Frazer earned her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Miami University‘s Honors program in Oxford, Ohio and studied International Public Health Policy at L’Université De Bourgogne (Dijon, France). In her spare time, Dr. Frazer loves to explore the parks and playgrounds of the greater Indy area with her husband and young daughter. She’s an avid supporter of animals and the arts and stays active with yoga and weightlifting. At home you can find her relaxing with her fluffy rescue cat, Blanche, and reading.
Dr. Brittany L. L. Frazer, D.C.
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Frazer brings her warm and dynamic energy to the office with over 12 years of clinical experience and post-graduate certifications. She obtained her doctorate in 2011 from National University, graduating summa cum laude and earning the title of class valedictorian. After graduation, she moved to North Carolina where she practiced in a multidisciplinary sports and rehabilitation clinic for the last 11 years, leading the clinic’s pediatric and perinatal specialities.
She and her family moved back to the Midwest in 2022 after the birth of her daughter in order to be closer to family, and was thrilled to join the team at Sacred Spines in 2023. Dr. Frazer is constantly pursuing education in order to deliver the highest quality care to her patients. She is a Fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture and has advanced certifications in Integrative and Trigger Point Dry Needling. She is Webster certified and has over 200 hours of advanced pediatric and perinatal education, including developmental rehabilitation and cranial adjusting. Currently, she is completing her Perinatal Corrective Exercise Specialist training and holds certifications in/from the following: Active Release Technique, McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, Functional Movement Systems (Taping, Cupping, and Flossing), Kinesiotaping, Cupping, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Titleist Performance Institute, and the Motion Palpation Institute.
Prior to her doctoral and post-graduate work, Dr. Frazer earned her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Miami University‘s Honors program in Oxford, Ohio and studied International Public Health Policy at L’Université De Bourgogne (Dijon, France). In her spare time, Dr. Frazer loves to explore the parks and playgrounds of the greater Indy area with her husband and young daughter. She’s an avid supporter of animals and the arts and stays active with yoga and weightlifting. At home you can find her relaxing with her fluffy rescue cat, Blanche, and
reading.
Dr. Devyn Wipperfurth, D.C. CACCP
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Wipperfurth can be found in the office smiling ear to ear while providing individualized vitalist care. She graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in addition to completing 200+ hours of post-doctorate education where she was granted Certification by the Academy Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP). She also holds certification in The Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). Dr. Wipperfurth is passionate about caring for the entire family in a holistic and vitalistic manner, even though it seems like babies & kiddos are her biggest fan! You can find Dr. Wipperfurth practicing pilates and baking yummy paleo desserts outside the office.
DENISE WELCHEL
Office Manager
Denise has joined Sacred Spines as our office manager for both of our locations. She has over 20 years of medical management experience with her and is excited to be joining the team and help grow our business. She was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana and moved into the area about 10 years ago. Denise and her husband Jake have a total of 6 kids between them and 4 grandkids. Denise enjoys hiking, shopping and spending time with her family and friends.
DR. DEVYN WIPPERFURTH, D.C. CACCP
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Wipperfurth can be found in the office smiling ear to ear while providing individualized vitalist care. She graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in addition to completing 200+ hours of post-doctorate education where she was granted Certification by the Academy Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP). She also holds certification in The Webster Technique through the International
Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). Dr. Wipperfurth is passionate about caring for the entire family in a holistic and vitalistic manner, even though it seems like babies & kiddos are her biggest fan! You can find Dr. Wipperfurth practicing pilates and baking yummy paleo desserts outside the office.
DENISE WHELCHEL
Office Manager
Denise has joined Sacred Spines as our office manager for both of our locations. She has over 20 years of medical management experience with her and is excited to be joining the team and help grow our business. She was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana and moved into the area about 10 years ago. Denise and her husband Jake have a total of 6 kids between them and 4 grandkids. Denise enjoys hiking, shopping and spending time with her family and friends.
COURTNEY GROSS
Practice Representative
Courtney graduated from IU in the medical field. She is from New Castle Indiana, and loves that small town vibe feeling. She enjoys helping others and being a smiling face you'll see around the clinic. In her spare time off she loves traveling with her fiance, loving her two Aussies, listening to true crime and eating all the Mexican food.
MARY THOMAS
Practice Representative
Mary is an Indiana native, but has lived and traveled all over the US and the world. She brings a Social Work background to the office at our Carmel location, and loves making connections with patients. Mary is excited to expand her knowledge in wellness, chiropractic, and holistic care and hopes to grow her contributions to the team! Outside the office you can find her with her two kids, two dogs, and one of her 11 younglings. Mary loves finding new places to visit with her partner, spending time with friends, hiking, and documenting the lives of those around her through photography.
EMMA NORTON
Practice Representative
Emma has joined Sacred Spines as our receptionist at our Indy location and enjoys greeting our patients as they enter the practice. She graduated from Indiana University with a fine arts degree in photography and has recently started her own business. She loves meeting new people, socializing with others, and staying busy. In her spare time, she likes reading, being in nature, and visiting with family and friends.
