Yalich Clinic – Meet Our Providers
Dr. Alan K. Sokoloff or “Dr. Sok”, as his patients refer to him, is the founder / owner / clinic director of the Yalich Clinic Performance and Rehabilitation in Glen Burnie, MD, where he has practiced for over 39 years.
He served 2 terms as President of the Maryland Chiropractic Association. Dr. Sok was selected as Maryland’s “Chiropractor of the Year 2001-2” and the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physician’s Sports Chiropractor of the Year 2006. He holds a post-graduate degree as a Diplomat of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
He served a residency at the United States Olympic Training Center, summer of 1997 and was selected to the medical team for the United States at the 1998 Goodwill Games. Dr. Sok was appointed to the USA Olympic Medical Team for the 1999 Pan Am Games in Winnipeg, Canada.
He continues to be one of the team chiropractors for the two-time Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens of the NFL since 1999.
He and his team have also been the chiropractic providers for the University of Maryland sports medicine team since 1991.
Dr. Sokoloff and his practice are the team chiropractors for the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Orioles AA team in Bowie, MD, The Bowie Baysox.
For over 10 years, Dr. Sok hosted a weekly health, interactive health radio program in Baltimore called “Talkin’ Back” on AM-680 WCBM.
Dr. Sok truly enjoys teaching, both live and on video. He is a recipient of the “Award of Excellence” for his DVD series including “Back Talk” (Preventing Back Injuries in the Work Place) and “Hands On” (Preventing Carpal Tunnel in the Work Place). Produced and distributed through the Library Video Network, these videos deal with different aspects of preventing injuries at work and home. One of Dr. Sok’s passions is in the area of injury and concussion prevention. After 20+ years of teaching it, Dr. Sok released his latest video, “Tackling Concussion Head On”, with multiple guests from professional and college athletics that will educate parents and coaches alike.
Dr. Sok continues to be actively involved in youth coaches, parents and young athlete education, serving as a member of the education coordination team for Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks division as well as the co-founder of POWERPlay In Sports (a national group helping to education kids, parents and coaches in many aspects of injury prevention. He is a board member of BASH, the Baltimore Area Sports Health Initiative, helping to improve the quality of healthcare for Baltimore City athletes in the public schools.
Dr. Sokoloff also continues to speak nationally and internationally. If you would like Dr. Sok to be your next speaker, call him directly at 443-410-0325 or go to www.dr-sok.com for more information.
Dr. Nicole Gangl Perez
Dr. Nicole Gangl Perez is a Graduate of the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University, in Bloomington, MN. Dr. Gangl Perez has additional postgraduate training in pregnancy and pediatric care and with additional focus on sports related injuries and prevention. With over 18 years of experience practicing in Minnesota and Maryland, she utilizes many soft tissue, rehabilitative techniques, Kinesiotaping and now dry needling. With additional certification received in rehabilitation and Rock Tape kinesiotaping techniques. As part of her clinical work at the Yalich Clinic of Glen Burnie, Dr. Gangl Perez is part of the sports medicine team for the University of Maryland Terps, Baltimore Orioles and Bowie Baysox.
Dr. Greg Nash
BS in Exercise Science Kinesiology, Doctorate of Chiropractic
Dr. Greg Nash has been a lifelong athlete. His sport of choice is artistic gymnastics. He joined his first competitive gymnastics team in 1996. He participated in the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic program throughout his childhood. He has won state and regional titles as well as qualified to nationals as a level 10 athlete. He continued with gymnastics in college with the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs (NAIGC). He still competes in the NAIGC adult community division and has won national titles in several events. Additionally, he found a love for martial arts as an adult and currently practices judo.
He graduated from the University of Tennessee with his Bachelor of Science in education in exercise science in 2010. He then received his doctorate from Logan University in Chesterfield Missouri in 2013. While in graduate school he worked as a tutor for his fellow students and developed special interests in neurology and athletic injuries. Upon graduating he joined a private practice in northern Virgina working with an integrative team of nutritionists and chiropractors.
Dr. Nash joined the Yalich Clinic team in 2018. Since then, he has worked with the sports medicine teams for the University of Maryland Terps, Baltimore Orioles, and Bowie Baysox. In an effort to give back to the gymnastics community he joined the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs (NAIGC) board of directors as an operations specialist in 2019. He currently serves as the healthcare team lead for the NAIGC
Dr. Nash has additional postgraduate training in several soft tissue techniques to assist with sports related injuries and prevention. He utilizes dry needling and additional rehabilitation techniques when working with athletes. He combines his personal experience with functional strength with his passion for optimizing performance to maximize benefits for his patients. His tutoring experience made him an avid educator and he believes everyone should understand what is happening with their body as it undergoes the healing process.
Dr. Sean Molloy
The Yalich Clinic team continues to grow with the addition of Dr. Sean Molloy. He graduated magna cum laude from University of Bridgeport, College of Chiropractic while simultaneously completing his Masters of Science in Nutrition. He went on to open his private practice in Connecticut and obtain his CSCS (certified strength and conditioning specialist). As his practice expanded, he began coaching CrossFit and providing personal training services. Dr. Molloy understands the importance of returning to play as quickly and safely as possible and works with patients to achieve whatever their goals may be.
Dr. Molloy also has advanced training as a Microgate Certified Specialist and brings this unique technology with him to the team. In practice, he has used this equipment to evaluate imbalances in individuals ranging from stroke victims to professional athletes in order to create the most effective treatment and training plans possible.
Dr. Kristie Carpenter
Dr. Kristie Carpenter graduated Cum Laude with her bachelor’s degree in biology from James Madison University. She then went on to complete her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Carpenter has a wide array of experience treating orthopedic and neurological patients throughout all stages of the rehabilitative process.
Dr. Carpenter believes in a patient-centered approach and addressing functional movement patterns to restore ability. She enjoys working with runners as well as post-partum women to reach their strength and fitness goals. Dr. Carpenter also has a passion for helping people with Parkinson’s improve their abilities and holds certifications in PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) and LSVT BIG.
Dr. Ian Tess-Wanat
Dr. Ian Tess-Wanat is the newest addition to the Yalich Clinic team. Dr. Ian is a Graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he received his Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology. He then attended Northwestern Health Science University, where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. While in Chiropractic school, Dr. Ian also completed his Masters of Science in Exercise Science. Growing up, Dr. Ian competed in many different sports. Now he enjoys playing golf and skiing. Dr. Ian is passionate about aiding every patient achieve their health and fitness goals. He believes that utilizing a variety of soft tissue techniques and tailoring each treatment plan specifically to the patient’s needs, will give his patients the best chance to achieve their goals. He currently holds a certification in Graston Technique, and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization technique.
Chiropractic Care
The important fact to remember is the quicker you address and take care of an injury, the quicker it will resolve. The longer you let things go, the longer the healing process.
Physical Therapy
Every injury is different and treatment plans should be individualized to meet each person's needs. Here at the clinic, we pride ourselves on just that.
New Patients
Your treatment will be individualized to you and your specific needs. It is then explained in detail, allowing you to be fully involved in your own recovery.
Workshops
Have one of our doctors be your next speaker at your next league or team meeting. They can be designed for coaches,parents, or even involve the kids!