Impact Medical Group is a progressive, multi-disciplinary medical practice dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of every patient we have the pleasure of treating. We strive to improve overall health, happiness and well being of our community.
Our Vision
To impact our patients quality of life by providing the best care. To have a positive impact by inspiring healthier communities.
Our Values
Patient Commitment
We strive to make a positive impact and difference in our patients’ lives.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standard of integrity in all of our actions.
Quality of Care
We strive to provide outstanding patient care and be givers of our time, resources and skills.
Innovation
We investigate and incorporate effective and state of the art treatment solutions for our patients.
Our Medical Professionals
Dr. Sean Woodward was born and raised in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He attended Northeast High School and graduated in 1996. He then went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree in Gerontology from the University of South Florida. Following that, he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer Chiropractic College of Florida in 2005. Dr. Sean is well versed in multiple Chiropractic techniques and has dealt with many musculoskeletal related issues throughout his career.
Dr. Sean is also licensed to practice acupuncture as he holds a fellowship from the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He is a certified medical examiner with the Department of Transportation.
Dr. Sean is married and has one son. When he is not in the office, he is either out watching his son play baseball or finding an adventure with his family. He enjoys swimming, biking and running and has competed in many triathlons.
Dr. Gruber is a board-certified PM/R physician, specializing in interventional pain management, who has had the pleasure of serving the Tampa Bay community for more than 30 years. He takes the utmost pride in providing the highest quality of spinal care with the highest level of compassion available. He has served as Medical Director of multiple local "world class" spinal practices, and is skilled in functioning as a lead member of multidisciplinary team approach to managing spinal disorders. Throughout his career he has collaborated with multiple spinal care specialists to coordinate an optimal treatment plans for patient suffering from the widest variety of spinal conditions, ranging from soft tissue injuries to complex disorders such as spinal stenosis. Through careful analysis of each patient's condition, he can identify the primary cause of a patient’s pain and direct the optimal application of treatment options available, ranging from chiropractic care to surgical intervention. His devotion to quality care is evidenced by functioning as Fellowship Director for physicians throughout the country training in the performance of interventional spinal procedures and co-authoring numerous articles in the literature related to optimizing spinal care practices and outcomes. Dr. Gruber currently has devoted his entire practice to the provision of diagnostic and therapeutic care for patients suffering the consequences of the multiple causes of spinal trauma.
Dr. Alisha Churchill began her career in physical therapy having earned her A.S. as a physical therapist assistant in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1999. In 2005, she moved to Tampa, Florida with her family and pursued her B.A. in Business with a concentration in Healthcare Management from American Intercontinental University. WIthin her 15 years of diverse experience in patient care, education, and management, she decided to advance her education in Physical Therapy. She graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in Tampa, Florida in 2016.
Dr. Churchill's areas of expertise is in treating a wide range of diagnosis in the outpatient setting including sports/orthopedic conditions, spinal dysfunction, lymphedema, women's health and vestibular conditions as related to functional mobility. She is currently registered to pursue a certification in dry needling with the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT) in August 2022.
Dr. Churchill is a proud mother of two and in her spare time she enjoys reading, DIY projects and outdoor adventures.
Dr. Michael Rieber is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon with over 25 years of experience in providing conservative and minimally invasive orthopedic care. He is dedicated to serving patients within the workers' compensation system, recognizing the unique challenges they face when recovering from work-related injuries.
Dr. Rieber emphasizes alternative, non-surgical treatments whenever possible, ensuring that surgery is only considered when necessary. When surgical intervention is required, he offers state-of-the-art arthroscopy and robotic-assisted procedures for knee, hip, and shoulder repairs— procedures known for their precision and quicker recovery times, which help patients return to work more efficiently.
