William Palmer graduated from Stetson University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biochemistry. In addition to his undergraduate education, Dr. Palmer completed certification as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Florida and subsequently worked on the county trauma team at Halifax Hospital and for EVAC ambulances as an EMT during.
Dr. Palmer attended Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, which is consistently rated as one of the best Chinese medicine schools in the country. Upon completion of the four academic year program, Dr. Palmer was awarded concurrent degrees of Bachelors in Health Science and a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
After a period in private practice, Dr. Palmer continued his education at Palmer College of Chiropractic, the founding school of Chiropractic. After another four academic year program, he completed his Doctor of Chiropractic and was honored with the Virgil V. Strange Philosophy award.
Additionally, Dr. Palmer earned his Diplomate of Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, which is the highest level of certification of the profession and is licensed as an Acupuncture Physician and a Doctor of Chiropractic in Florida.
Dr. Palmer holds certifications in the Webster technique and in the Grostic procedure. He completed additional Chinese medical training through a yearlong certification program in Hunyuan Medicine in 2013, which emphasizes the treatment of difficult to treat conditions and fertility issues utilizing Chinese herbs.
With over twenty years of medical experience, Dr. Palmer has had the opportunity to treat a wide variety of conditions from which patients may suffer. His mission is to restore health through natural methods, chiefly chiropractic and Chinese medicine, thereby allowing patients to live their lives to the fullest. A Florida resident since 1996,Dr. Palmer has resided in Winter Park since 2011 with his wife Ann Marie and their two children. They have been thankful for the opportunity to build a life in the greater Winter Park community
Dr. Liznel Lugo is a passionate and dedicated chiropractor whose personal journey and professional expertise uniquely position her to care for patients of all ages and needs. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Puerto Rico and later pursued her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Palmer College of Chiropractic, the birthplace of chiropractic care. At Palmer, she earned the prestigious Virgil V. Strange Philosophy Award, recognizing her commitment to the principles of chiropractic care.
Before becoming a chiropractor, Dr. Lugo was a certified personal trainer through AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America), helping individuals achieve their fitness and wellness goals. Her background in athletic training and personal fitness provides her with a unique understanding of biomechanics and functional movement, which she integrates into her chiropractic care.
As a mother of two sons, both diagnosed with autism, Dr. Lugo’s personal experiences have shaped her mission to serve families with special needs. She took ABA parenting courses and worked tirelessly to advocate for her children.
Dr. Lugo is certified in the Grostic Upper Cervical Procedure, a gentle and precise approach to addressing issues related to the upper cervical spine. She is currently advancing her skills by pursuing certifications in the McKenzie Method for spinal and extremity care and the Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), a method designed to support pregnant women for healthier pregnancies and births.
The mission of Howell Branch Chiropractic Spine and Injury Center is to help patients heal themselves through Chiropractic care and supportive modalities, allowing each individual to attain lasting results with long standing resolution of conditions.