Michael Hatrak, DC & CEO
Dr. Hatrak is affectionately known in the circles of professional athletes as a “Miracle Man”, “a Genius” for the results he has been able to deliver in the area of sports injury treatment and prevention. A man passionate about eliminating chronic bio-mechanical injuries, Dr. Michael Hatrak has been in practice for over 35 years specializing in sports medicine and performance. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic in 1976 from New York Chiropractic College (Columbia Division). In 1979, he was a professor at Pennsylvania Chiropractic College while maintaining a private practice in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. After years of research Dr. Hatrak came to the realization that Chiropractic care alone wasn’t enough to deliver the corrective care needed for professional athletes and the large increase of the “weekend warrior” crowd.
Realizing there was a missing piece to the methods of treatments, Dr. Hatrak discovered a man by the name of John Patterson, an extraordinary individual with an uncanny ability to see interrelationships within the body’s bio-mechanical structure. Mr. Patterson shared Dr. Hatrak’s passion for finding the missing link. Dr. Hatrak studied with him, learning the guiding principles of his technology and later they joined together to call this unique system SRT (Synergy Release Therapy).
Dr. Hatrak owes his success to his friend and mentor, John Patterson who is the founding developer of this unique, one of a kind therapy that allows athletes to perform at their optimal level. In the last 20 years the SRT team of doctors and practitioners have worked with over 400 NFL players from over 27 teams as well and pro athletes from all sports, keeping them at the top of their game.
Andrew Potter, DC
Andrew Potter, DC, is a skilled chiropractor and sports medicine specialist at Synergy Release Sports, providing high-quality health care to people in and around Alpharetta, Georgia, and throughout Fulton County. Dr. Potter was born and raised in South Florida. He was an athlete from a young age, serving as captain on his high school basketball and baseball teams. Dr. Potter excelled on the court and field, going on to play both sports at the University of Miami. These experiences taught him the importance of warming up, cooling down, and post-injury rehabilitation.
After graduation, Dr. Potter decided to pursue a career in chiropractic medicine. He enrolled at Life University in Marietta, Georgia, earning his chiropractic degree. In 2009, Dr. Potter co-founded Synergy Release Sports with the dream of helping people achieve healthier, happier, and pain-free lives. He loves educating patients about the benefits of holistic therapies as opposed to chemical or surgical alternatives. Dr. Potter enjoys spending time outdoors when he isn’t treating patients.
He’s an avid boater, fisherman, and hunter. Dr. Potter is also active in the community. He regularly volunteers at Browns Bridge Community Church, serving as a high school small group leader. Dr. Potter welcomes anyone seeking pain relief or improved health to Synergy Release Sports today.
Weston Craker, DC
Weston Craker, DC, CCSP®, ATC, is a chiropractor at Synergy Release Sports, providing complete chiropractic care and sports medicine to people living in and around Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Craker was born and raised in Granger, Indiana. He grew up an athlete playing soccer, skiing, and running cross country. These experiences taught him about the importance of sports performance and injury prevention.
Dr. Craker began his career pursuits at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, earning his undergraduate degree in athletic training. He spent the first five years of his career as an athletic trainer working with amateur and professional athletes. Several years later, Dr. Craker decided to return to school. He enrolled at Life University in Marietta, Georgia, earning his doctorate in chiropractic and graduating cum laude.
Dr. Craker takes a holistic and patient-centered approach to chiropractic medicine. He never rushes consultations and seeks to find the root cause of symptoms instead of simply trying to mask them. When he isn’t working, Dr. Craker enjoys spending time with his wife and young son. He’s also an outdoorsman who enjoys hiking and playing sports. Dr. Craker welcomes anyone seeking improved health or relief from pain to Synergy Release Sports today.
Kyle Soles, DC
Dr. Kyle Soles is a sports chiropractor who was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Soles was introduced to the benefits of chiropractic care while playing high school football, where he suffered from several concussions. Looking for treatment options his parents found Synergy Release Sports and he became a patient. Under Dr. Potter’s care, Dr. Soles found his passion in working with athletes helping them recover from injuries.
He worked at Synergy Release Sports throughout high school and college providing therapy to patients in the back office. During these years Dr. Soles learned how to care for patients and provide the proper treatment based on their condition.
Dr. Soles attended Georgia College and State University where he completed his Bachelor’s in Exercise Science. He attended chiropractic school at Life University where he graduated with honors. While earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, Dr. Soles also earned his Master’s in Sports Chiropractic Science, and provided chiropractic care to the student athletes at Life University and Kennesaw State University.
Fabian Berríos
Fabian Berríos, DC, is a board-certified chiropractor who specializes in sports chiropractic, patient-centered care, and evidence-based care. Dr. Fabian sees patients at the Atlanta, Georgia, office of Synergy Release Sports.
Born and raised in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Dr. Fabian was first introduced to chiropractic when he was in middle school after he suffered from back pain and several ankle injuries while playing basketball. After noticing the benefits of chiropractic care, he immediately developed a passion for the profession and wanted to provide the same quality care to athletes and patients in order to prevent injuries, enhance performance, and enjoy their lifestyle’s most meaningful activities.
After transferring from Puerto Rico, Dr. Fabian attended Life University, where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science while at the same time completing his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Dr. Fabian is also currently obtaining an online Master’s degree in Sports Conditioning and Performance from Southern Utah University.
Dr. Fabian’s goal is to educate and provide patients, athletes, and weekend warriors with the tools to bridge the gap between pain and physical well-being through a sustainable approach so that they can enjoy their most valued life activities and achieve healthy longevity. During his free time, Fabian enjoys going to the gym, playing pickup basketball, watching the Celtics, or spending time with family and friends! When he is not at the office, you can catch him at the beach back home in Puerto Rico.
Darren Fink
Naturopath, Functional Wellness Coaching
After watching his mother overcome breast cancer 25 years ago, Darren Fink decided to pursue a passionate career helping people maximize their health as a whole person. His journey began as an ISSA certified fitness instructor in 1998, which led him to pursue a degree in Naturopathic Medicine and graduate from the United States School of Naturopthy in ’03. He then pursued his Master’s Divinity at Reformed Theological Seminary (3 years) and graduated from the Bible Training Center for Pastors in ‘17
Darren Fink has worked as a Naturopath for over 21 years in Atlanta, 17 with the staff of Medical Doctors and PA’s at Progressive Medical Center. Throughout his career as a practicing Naturopath/Wellness-Coach/Mentor and Professional Speaker, his concentration has evolved into:
• Mental-emotional-spiritual connections to health and disease
• Functional approaches to overall wellness and lifestyle coaching
• Overcoming a myriad of chronic problems like fatigue, weight gain (metabolic), digestion, poor libido, and sleep issues
• His work with clients centers around the “7 Pillars of Extraordinary Health” lecture series which he uses as the foundation for all of his messages as well as personal consultations Darren has lectured to numerous organizations, companies, and churches.
He has spoken at Chick-fil-A headquarters, Culture Fest (sharing stage with Nick Saban),Tommy Newberry and The 1% Club, Atlanta Gas Light, Metro Power, Crawford and Co., Body Vision Studios, The “Alive” Expo, and radio shows including Life Coach Live, The Robert Scott Bell Show, and the Progressive Hour of power. His message has helped thousands of people identify their true problem of “Lifestyle Disease,” toxicity and deficiency.
Cheryl Allison,LMT
Cheryl Allison has been practicing massage since the spring of 2000 where she graduated from The Atlanta School of Massage Clinical program. Currently she is finishing her certification as an Orthopedic Massage Practitioner. Prior to becoming a massage therapist she graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, working in cardiac rehab for several years.
Her work experience includes PT technician and Emory Spine Center, Cardiac rehab specialist at The Fuqua Heart Center. Having spent most of her life in Colorado, she is enjoying living in Atlanta with her husband and three young boys. When she isn’t engaged in working or parenting she enjoys running, hiking, biking, swimming and cooking. Georgia Licence # MT003483
Trey Tucker, LMT
Trey Tucker is a 2007 graduate of ASHA (Academy of Somatic Healing Arts) where he received certifications in Swedish, Clinical Sports, and Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT). In addition to his massage therapy training, Trey is also a 2006 graduate of Auburn University where he earned a B.S. in Exercise Science.
While at Auburn, he was a student assistant athletic trainer working primarily with the track and field team. After many years working in physical therapy offices and 4 years of teaching clinical sports massage at a local massage school, Trey joined the Synergy Release Sport team in 2014. He was instantly drawn to the collaborative efforts of both doctors and therapist to achieve the common goal of superior patient care. It wasn’t long before he realized that Synergy was a place where he could grow and help others as a part of an amazing team of healthcare providers
Allison Bell
Massage Therapist
Allison’s journey at Synergy has come full circle. While training to be a professional ballerina, she was a patient at Synergy for 9 years before joining the team as a Licensed Massage Therapist. In her early teens, Allison had a traumatic fall and broke her tailbone in ballet class…which led her to Synergy. She has an amazing testimony of healing and recovery with the help of the Synergy doctors and therapists. Ask her about it, she loves to share her story! Allison danced for 18 years pursuing ballet professionally.
She left home at 16 years old to train full time at The Rock School for Dance Education in Philadelphia. Her journey led her to Orlando Ballet, the Royal Ballet School in London, as well as Colorado Ballet. Most recently she trained at Richmond Ballet in VA. After completing her ballet program, she stayed in Richmond and studied Massage Therapy at ECPI University.
It brings Allison joy to serve and connect with others through massage. She is passionate about helping people’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. She is so grateful to work at Synergy and to help others the way she has been helped. In her free time Allison enjoys dancing, spending time with family and friends, visiting local coffee shops, working out, and is a strength training coach at Solidcore at the Avalon.
Brennan Roy
Functional Exercise Therapist
Brennan is an NASM certified personal trainer, whose focus is on using corrective exercise to maintain balance and healthy living. His competitive nature and desire to help people keeps him constantly learning and growing. He has studied NKT (NeuroKinetic Therapy) and also is certified in Kinesio Taping.
He is currently a student at Georgia Massage School and looks forward to utilizing a new set of skills at synergy.
Brennan grew up in Huntsville Alabama and went to Covenant Christian Academy before attending Life University in Tennessee. He moved to GA in 2012 and started his career at Synergy at that time. In his spare time Brennan likes to spend time with his wife and two kids.