Our Team

OUR TEAM

1st Choice Sports Rehab

Meet Our Team at 1st Choice Sports Rehab

At 1st Choice Sports Rehab, our team of doctors and staff is a dynamic and dedicated group unmatched by any other practice. From the convenience of scheduling to minimal wait times in our reception area, we aim to surpass our patients' expectations at every turn. With the exceptional expertise of our knowledgeable doctors, we provide unparalleled care and strive to ensure the highest level of satisfaction for each patient. Give us a call today with any questions you may have.


Dr. Sasha Stolz, DC, CCSP

Official Team Chiropractor, Atlanta Vibe Professional Volleyball

2019 “Top Doctors Best Of” Chiropractic & Sports Practioner

Dr. Stolz is the proud owner of 1st Choice Sports Rehab and is dedicated to leading a team of diverse doctors and staff. Together, they strive to provide a safe community environment where patients receive the proper diagnosis, treatment, and guidance for a rapid recovery. Dr. Stolz is committed to ensuring that each patient receives personalized care and support to achieve their health and wellness goals.


Drawing from her extensive personal training and coaching background, Dr. Stolz offers a unique perspective to her patients, particularly competitive athletes seeking to prevent injury, recover from setbacks, or safely return to competition following an injury. Her firsthand experience with training and overcoming injuries allows her to empathize with her patients and provide tailored care and support.


Dr. Stolz currently serves as the team chiropractor for the Atlanta Vibe Professional Volleyball team. She has a diverse clientele, treating athletes from many professional sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Additionally, she has worked with professional triathletes, golfers, and Olympic swimmers. While she finds great fulfillment in treating elite athletes, her true passion lies in helping aspiring athletes, from middle-school athletes to active grandmas!


Dr. Sasha Stolz graduated Magna Cum Laude from Life University in 2013, with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, earning President's Honors for four consecutive years. She sat for the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians and became a Certified Chiropractic Sports Provider (CCSP) in 2023. Prior to her chiropractic studies, she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Truman State University, where she was recognized as an All-MIAA Academic Athlete.


Dr. Stolz's athletic journey spans across various disciplines. She excelled as a four-year Varsity Women’s Swimmer at Truman State University and has been a competitive swimmer since the age of 8. Additionally, she was an active member of the Life University Cycling team. Dr. Stolz's passion for endurance sports is evident in her long list of athletic achievements, including completing three Ironman events and over 70 other endurance events, including half marathons, an Ultra Marathon trail race, an open water 10-mile marathon swim, a dozen 70.3 Ironman races, and too many to count century bike rides, short-course triathlons, and 5 & 10k run events. [Read more about her first Ironman journey here.]


As the Owner and Coach of TriHard Endurance Coaching, Dr. Stolz shares her expertise and passion for endurance sports with aspiring athletes. She has also served as a coach with Team In Training and the St. Ives swim team, where she has made a significant impact on the athletic development of her students.


Outside of her professional endeavors, Dr. Stolz loves spending time with her husband, two stepdaughters, and three dogs, enjoying the outdoors, and pursuing her athletic endeavors.

  • Post-Doctoral Training & Additional Certifications:

    • Certified Chiropractic Sports Provider (CCSP) through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians 
    • Active Release Technique (ART) Full Body Certified
    • Fascial Distortion Model Full Body Certified
    • MyoMatrix Release Certified
    • Graston Technique Certified
    • FMT RockBlades Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Certification
    • FMT Kinesiology Taping Practitioner
    • Functional Movement Systems Certified
    • Selective Functional Movement Assessment Level I and II Certified
    • USAT Level 1 Coaching Eligible
Sasha Stolz, DC
Byeonghong Cho, DC

Dr. Jin “Kevin” Cho, DC, L.Ac, NCCAOM, MAOM

Official Team Chiropractor 2018-2023, Gwinnett Stripers (AAA baseball)

Dr. Cho is a highly esteemed board-certified chiropractor and licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac), with additional certification from The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). With over 16 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Cho's passion for continual learning propels his commitment to the art of chiropractic and acupuncture.


Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Cho has continually evolved his methodologies to provide personalized treatment tailored to each patient. His profound understanding of the human body and his expertise in chiropractic and acupuncture enable him to facilitate long-lasting and non-invasive healing for his patients.


In his acupuncture practice, Dr. Cho integrates various holistic approaches, including Neuroacupuncture, Korean Kinetic Acupuncture, Acupuncture Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trigger Point Dry Needling, and light therapy.


Beyond alleviating pain, Dr. Cho's treatments optimize performance and promote sustainable overall wellness. His mission is to inspire others to take proactive steps toward their health and well-being while finding success and enjoyment.


As a distinguished specialist in his field, Dr. Cho has served as a team chiropractor for the Gwinnett Stripers (AAA) and has treated a diverse range of patients, including professional athletes from the Olympics, MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA, as well as college and high school athletes, Iron Man/triathlon/marathon participants, and recreational players.


Dr. Cho finds immense joy in spending quality time with his loving family, which includes his wife, two daughters, and beloved dog. Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Cho enjoys expressing his creativity through dancing and leads an active church life, fostering connections within his community and enriching his spiritual journey.

  • Post-Doctoral Training & Additional Certifications:

    • ART Full-Body, Long Tract Nerve Entrapment & Biomechanics
    • Full Body Certified Fascial Distortion Model Provider
    • Certified Advanced Graston Technique Provider
    • Certified Level I and Level II Selective Functional Movement Assessment Provider
    • Certified Chiropractic Sports Provider-Eligible (CCSP) through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
    • Certified Chiropractic Extremity Provider-Eligible (CCEP)
    • Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) through the Kinesio Taping Association
    • Certified Low Back Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Exercise)
    • Total Body Resistance (TRX) Exercise Suspension Trainer Course
    • Over 200 Hours of Advanced Gonstead Technique Training
    • Certified in Postural Restoration Institute (PRI): Myokinematics
    • Mulligan Concept (MWM): Upper/Lower Quarter
    • Z Health Brain-Based Training: R-Phase, I-Phase, S-Phase, T-Phase, Post-Concussion Rehabilitation
    • Neuro Acupuncture: Level 1
    • Orthopedic Trigger Point Dry Needling: Upper/Lower
    • Integrative Dry Needling (IDN)
    • Korean Kinetic Acupuncture
    • Acupuncture Sports Medicine

Dr. Hamid Sadri, DC, CCSP, ICCSP, CSCS, CKTP, CES, PES

Official Team Chiropractor, Atlanta Braves

Dr. Hamid Sadri is a distinguished chiropractor with a rich academic background and over 30 years of experience serving the Metropolitan Atlanta area. He graduated from Life University School of Chiropractic in 1986 and was recognized for academic excellence, earning the prestigious National Dean’s List Award. He also pursued his undergraduate studies at Kennesaw State University and the University of Georgia.


Dr. Sadri has been serving as the team chiropractor for the Atlanta Braves since 2016. 

In addition to treating professional athletes, throughout his career, Dr. Sadri has treated athletes of all levels, including Olympians, weekend warriors, and recreational players.


In addition to his clinical practice and work with the Braves, Dr. Sadri is actively involved in teaching and lecturing. He has taught at numerous seminars across the United States and Canada. He has been a guest lecturer for prestigious organizations such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Southeast Conference and the USA Triathlon (USAT) Symposium.


Dr. Sadri's commitment to excellence is reflected in his extensive postdoctoral training and certifications. He is a Board-Certified Sports Chiropractor and holds licenses in Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. His certifications include Active Release Techniques (ART), Graston Technique, and Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP), among many others. Click here for his extensive training. 


Dr. Sadri's dedication to his profession has been recognized through various accolades, including being selected as one of America’s Top Chiropractors by the Consumers Research Council. He has also been commended by the Georgia General Assembly and recognized by Governor Nathan Deal for his contributions to healthcare.


In his personal life, Dr. Sadri enjoys spending time with his family and is actively engaged in his community. He is passionate about promoting health and wellness and continues to inspire others through his work and commitment to excellence.

  • Postdoctoral Training and Certifications:

    • Active Release Techniques (ART) Provider and Former Instructor
    • Certified Trigenist (RTP) through Trigenics Institute of Myoneural Medicine
    • Certified Graston Technique Provider
    • Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP) through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
    • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association
    • Internationally Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (ICCSP) through the Federation Internationale De Chiropratique Du Sport (FICS)
    • Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) through the Kinesio Taping Association
    • Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
    • Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
    • Certified in Impairment Ratings
    • Certificate of MRI Training
    • Certificate of Training in Total Motion Release (TMR)
    • Certified Chiropractic Soft Tissue Specialist
    • Certificate of Training in Functional Assessment and Management of Sports Injuries
    • Certified in Fascial Manipulation I & II through Fascial Manipulation Association
    • Certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
    • Certified in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) – Level I & II
    • Certified in Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR) – Level I
    • Certified in Postural Restoration Institute (PRI)- Myokinematics
    • Certified in ELDOA
    • Certified in Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)
    • Board Eligible Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP)
    • Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) – Level I
    • Mulligan Concept (MWM) – Lower Quarter
    • Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) – Basic Concept & Advanced Baseball Workshop
    • OnBaseU – Baseball Pitching Level 1 Certified 
    • OnBaseU – Baseball Hitting Level 1 Certified 
    • Running Mechanics Professional (RMP) Level 1 
    • Running Mechanics Professional (RMP) Level 
    • McKenzie Method
    • Reflex Performance Reset (R.P.R.) – Level 3 - Certified 
    • Myo-Matrix Release (MMR)
  • Professional Memberships:

    • American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
    • Georgia Chiropractic Association (GCA)
    • American Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injury & Fitness (ACASC)
    • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
    • United States Sports Chiropractic Federation (USSCF)

  • Team Chiropractor:

    • 2005-2014: Get-Fit Atlanta                   
    • 2007-2014: Atlanta Triathlon Club        
    • 2009-2013: The Sport Factory              
    • 2011-2014: Endurance Concepts         
    • 2012-2014: Podium Multisport              
    • 2012-2014: No Boundaries Multisport 
    • 2012-2014: Peachtree Tri Club             
    • 2012-2014: Peak Performance             
    • 2016-Present: Atlanta Braves
  • Local/National Event Experience:

    • 2005-2012: Georgia Multi-Sports Productions Race Series
    • 2005-2012: Tri-The Parks Race Series
    • 2009: US 10K Classic
    • 2009-2013: Ironman Augusta 70.3
    • 2005: Ironman Florida
    • 2008: ING Marathon and Half Marathon
  • International Event Experience:

    • 2009: World Games - Kaohsiung, Taiwan
    • 2009: 11th Judo Masters World Championships - Atlanta, USA
    • 2011: Pan American Games- Guadalajara, Mexico
    • 2013: World Games - Cali, Colombia
    • 2013: Olympic Training Center - Chula Vista, USA
    • 2015: World Sports Games - Lignano, Italy
  • Published Articles (active.com):

    • Side Stitch: Reasons and Solutions
    • Gait Analysis and Shoe Fit
    • Minimizing Repetitive Stress Injuries in Athletes
    • Overpronation: Why It Happens and What You Should Do
    • Heat Illness and Exercise
    • Stretching for Injury Prevention Part I
    • Stretching for Injury Prevention Part II
    • Barefoot Running: Why and How
  • Academics:

    • Life University School of Chiropractic - Past Extended Faculty
    • New York Chiropractic College - Past Postgraduate Faculty
Hamid Sadri, DC, CCSP, ICSSD, CSCS, CES, PES
Jin Yun, DC

Jin Yun, DC

Dr. Jin Yun graduated from Georgia State University with his BS degree in Biology. At Life University, he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree graduating Magna Cum Laude. He is a Full Body Certified Active Release Techniques (ART) provider as well as a Full Body Certified Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) provider. He completed his internship at 1st Choice studying under Dr. DelFavero. 


 He holds a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo with Kukkiwon. He has been doing competitive Taekwondo for 15 years and has been teaching Taekwondo for 5 years.


Dr. Yun’s passion to help his patients recover from injuries in the shortest time possible has made him a welcome addition to our exceptional team of chiropractors. 

  • Honors and Awards:

    • President’s List at Life University 2017,2018, 2019
    • Dean’s List at Life University 2019, 2020
    • Full body FDM Certification 2020
    • Magna Cum Laude 2020

Calvin Chern, DC

Official Team Chiropractor for the Triple-A Team of the Atlanta Braves

Dr. Calvin Chern is a graduate from Georgia Tech with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Engineering and has studied abroad at the University of Oxford. He then earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Life University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He is currently a Board Certified Chiropractor licensed in Georgia.


In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Chern has completed various certifications and training programs including Full Body Active Release Techniques (ART), OnBase University – Level 1 Pitching and Hitting, Mulligan Upper Quadrant, and Myo-Matrix Release Technique (MMR).


Dr. Chern has served in the Atlanta metropolitan area at sporting events and continues to provide his service to the Atlanta community. He has seen and treated a diverse range of patients from professional athletes to recreational athletes and weekend warriors. Dr. Chern applies his extensive knowledge of biomechanics, exercise selection, chiropractic and soft tissue techniques into his practice to optimize patient recovery and injury prevention.


As an athlete himself, Dr. Chern understands the significance of being well-prepared for training sessions and competitions. He has been deeply involved in a range of sports including tennis, karate, sailing, powerlifting, bodybuilding, and Olympic weightlifting. Dr. Chern currently competes at the national-level in Olympic weightlifting and is a certified USA Weightlifting Level 1 coach. He has also trained alongside several Olympians and many other elite athletes in the sport.


Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Chern is an avid foodie, and enjoys exploring Atlanta’s vibrant food scene. He is passionate about food culture (gastronomy) and loves to share recommendations for local restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and more.

Calvin Chern, DC
Daphne Walker, LMT

Daphne Walker, LMT

Daphne Walker is a licensed massage therapist and personal trainer with over 16 years of experience working with a variety of patients and clients. She has treated athletes of differing abilities, from weekend warriors and high school track teams to Olympic hockey players and Iron Man tri-athletes. She especially enjoys working with those who are new to an activity or returning to something they have previously done after a long absence. Owing to her own experiences, Daphne also specializes in working with performance artists (particularly instrumental musicians, vocalists, dancers, and actors), who are athletes in their own right.


Daphne is a graduate of the Atlanta School of Massage. She is certified in several modalities including Neuromuscular Therapy, Deep Tissue, Swedish, and Sports Massage. She expanded her knowledge base to include stretch therapies such as Assisted/Partner Stretching and Thai massage and has many years of experience working with shoulder and neck issues. 


She has taught several courses over the years, to laypersons as well as massage students, the most recent being the Massage Therapy Program at Gwinnett College where she taught several classes, including Rehab Therapies. Rehabilitation Therapy has always been the driving force for her becoming a massage therapist – to be able to help others recover from surgery or injuries or to improve their physical abilities from wherever they currently find themselves.


Along with massage therapy, Daphne is a certified personal trainer with a unique certification for the 50+ age group. She became interested in strength training early in her career and enjoyed incorporating the strength-building component, along with stretching, into a more comprehensive approach to bodywork.


Paralleling her professional interests, Daphne enjoys pursuing music in various ways, including learning new instruments, singing choral music, and attending live performances. She also seeks to be outdoors whenever possible to hike, swim, kayak, or garden. She has made healthy living and education a priority in her local community by participating in and volunteering in many sporting events and teaching massage, stretching, and strengthening to others.

  • Education and Other Certifications:

    • Georgia Licensed Massage Therapist, 2008
    • Atlanta School of Massage, 2008
    • Certified Chiropractic Assistant, 2010
    • Carson-Newman College, Bachelor’s degree, 1989
    • Gordon College, Associate of Arts degree, 1987
    • AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association), 2008
    • NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork), 2008
    • CSST (Certified Senior Strength Trainer), International Weightlifting Association, 2014

Our Administrative and Support Staff

Debbie Williamson

Debbie Williamson 

Practice Manager

Brandon Holt

Brandon Holt

Maria Corvera

Maria Corvera

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