Meet the Team at Ballas Chiropractic

Dr. John Ballas received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Earning several medical accreditations from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis along the way, he received his Doctor of Chiropractic in 1998.

Dr. Ballas was active in athletics from an early age. He paired his love of athletics with a giving heart, raising money for charitable causes doing a cross-country bike ride. Always interested in becoming a doctor, he looked into his options. He met with a chiropractor, who explained what they do and the reasons why they do what they do. Sharing this basic philosophy of chiropractic resonated with him. He knew he had found his life’s calling.

Dr. Ballas has additional certifications in:

• Cox Flexion Distraction Technique
• Chiropractic Sports Physician
• Applied Kinesiology
• Acupuncture
• Kennedy Spinal Decompression

In 1999, he returned to his home region, to serve his community. Along with his wife, Donna, Dr. Ballas is very active in their church and community. They work to help local charities and philanthropic groups. In their free time, they like to spend time traveling. When home, they enjoy hiking, biking and staying healthy through regular exercise.

Dr Tyler D. Slabaugh grew up in Wallburg, North Carolina. He played collegiate football at Lenoir-Rhyne University where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. After Undergraduate Dr Slabaugh went on to achieve his lifelong dream of becoming a Chiropractic Physician at Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus.

Dr. Slabaugh has additional certifications in:

• Acupuncture
• Dry Needling
• Cupping
• Graston Soft Tissue Technique
• Cox Flexion Distraction Technique

Dr. Slabaugh, son of Pittsburgh area natives, is an avid Steelers fan and enjoys playing golf, tennis and going to the beach. He lives in Davidson with his wife Jessica, young children Harper and T.J., his dog Rooney and two cats.

Dr. Charles E. Suber is a native of Tifton, Georgia. During his teens and early adulthood, Dr. Suber suffered life-threatening conditions which nearly took his life. After working to regain and improve his health, he knew that caring for others was his true purpose.

Dr. Suber completed his undergraduate studies at Catawba College, where he was a four-year starter on the tennis team. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Atlanta, GA. He opened his first practice in Morganton, NC in 2002, and was an active member of the community during his 10 years there. He was voted Best Chiropractor in Burke County for seven consecutive years. Seeking new challenges, he sold the practice and returned to the Lake Norman area in 2012.

Dr. Suber brings 20 years of experience to Ballas Chiropractic. He has a passion for longevity science and anti-aging protocols, as well as caring for patients with chronic inflammatory conditions. In addition, he has completed the rigorous certification in Whiplash Brain Injury and Traumatology from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. He is also certified in Kennedy Spinal Decompression.

When not in the office, Dr. Suber enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He still enjoys playing competitive tennis, distance running and relaxing at the beach.