The Joint Corp. Announces the awarding of Regional Developers in Louisiana

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Unique franchise concept expanding at record pace

October 26, 2011 // Franchising.com // Scottsdale, Arizona - The growth of The Joint….the chiropractic place, a leading Chiropractic health and wellness center franchisor of chiropractic clinics, announced today the awarding of state of Louisiana to Dr. Dallas Humble and Dr. Virgil Bryant. Their business plan is to cover the entire state of Louisiana and have started with opening of The Joint clinics in West Monroe and Shreveport.

The Joint…the chiropractic place specializes in affordable, convenient and accessible chiropractic care. There are no appointments and the cost of most adjustments is about $20 or less with our membership model.

Dr Humble attended University of Louisiana Monroe and received his Doctor or Chiropractic degree from Palmer University in Davenport, Iowa.

Dr. Humble has owned and operated more than 22 health care offices in 5 different states, managed medical practices and presently operates an international coaching and personal development company. A highly sought after speaker, writer and business strategist he has authored several books including Make It Happen: Strategies for Obtaining Peak Performance in Your Life and A Healthier You! Co-authored by Deepak Chopra and Billy Banks.

Hearing a new membership based concept was being started by John Leonesio, Founder and former CEO of Massage Envy and current CEO of The Joint, Dr. Humble knew this was the business for him. “The Joint concept is going to revolutionize the way chiropractic care will be delivered offering a solution to the under insured or uninsured,” Dr. Humble states.

Dr. Bryant has a 42 year career in chiropractic care and has over 1700 hours in post graduate education. He has been in private practice since 1963 and is a member of the Chiropractic Association of Louisiana. He is a sought after speaker and lecturer in his profession and is one of 17 chiropractors in his family.

“The Joint truly offers a unique delivery system that allows anyone access to wellness care affordably and conveniently, it is the health care model of the future,” says Dr. Bryant.

"Dr. Humble and Dr. Bryant both have esteemed careers in chiropractic care and know The Joint model is the wave of the future in chiropractic care”. They possesses a wealth of business knowledge and experience in the state of Louisiana and are a dynamic combination for where this concept is going,” said Mr. Leonesio.

"Making the benefits of quality chiropractic care both extremely affordable and convenient to the millions of American's who need it can't happen fast enough. Our standardized clinic model is ideal for brand awareness and rapid growth through franchising. We believe it will set a new benchmark in the industry for clients and for Chiropractors who will both benefit from its ability to deliver the highest standard of care simply and inexpensively,” Leonesio adds.

About The Joint Corporation

The Joint Corporation was founded in 1999 by Dr. Fred Gerretzen, with a visionto transform the traditional and confusing concept of chiropractic care into a simple and affordable reality. Today, The Joint...the chiropractic place creates a new philosophy of chiropractic care where clients can utilize chiropractic treatment as an integral part of their health and wellness program. The Joint offers convenient and no appointments. For more information visit thejoint.com.

The Joint has 91 clinics open or in development in Arizona, California, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Nevada, New Mexico, Missouri and Utah and has 192 units under agreement with additional Regional Developers.

About John Leonesio

John Leonesio is recognized expert in the health and wellness franchise industry, with more than 40 years experience. In the 1970's, Mr. Leonesio co-founded Scandinavian Health Spa's, growing it from one club to 40 clubs before selling to Bally Health and Fitness in 1985. In 1990, he co-founded The Q, the Sports Club, growing it from one unit to 20 units in five years, before selling to 24 Hour Fitness.

In 2002, Leonesio founded Massage Envy. In just 6 years, he took it from concept to a $300 million operation with more than 800 licenses awarded.

For more information, visit www.thejoint.com or contact: Barbara Carrera Holland at (602)404.7561 or chmedia@cox.net

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