Originally from Puerto Rico, Lexly Hernandez has lived in Alaska for 14 years, where she worked in the dental field before transitioning into massage therapy. She attended massage school in Anchorage, Alaska. With a strong healthcare background and a passion for holistic wellness, she offers personalized, therapeutic care to support each client's healing journey.

Outside of work, Lexly enjoys cooking, exercising, spending time in nature, and enjoying quality time with her two daughters.

Julie is a 2007 graduate of the Pittsburgh School of Pain Management (PSPM), the only institution at the time specializing in training individuals without a medical background to become certified myofascial trigger point therapists. The program was both rigorous and comprehensive, designed to be completed in one year rather than the typical four years. Students, including Julie, began hands-on work with teachers from day one, tested daily, and started treating patients by the second quarter.

Julie's journey into trigger point therapy began after her mother experienced life-changing results from treatment at a clinic in Alaska. Inspired by her mother's transformation, Julie pursued this path to help others manage and overcome pain. After graduating, Julie opened her own trigger point therapy business, which she ran until late 2020.

For over 11 years, Julie has been a dedicated member of the TLC team, continuously enhancing her expertise by taking advanced trigger point therapy courses each year. This ongoing education ensures she stays up to date with the latest techniques and knowledge, enabling her to provide the best care possible to her patients.

One of the key benefits of trigger point therapy is that it can be performed through clothing, allowing for greater freedom of movement during treatment and eliminating concerns about draping for range-of-motion testing. Julie's ultimate goal is to help her patients regain pain-free movement and live their lives to the fullest, free from the discomfort of myofascial trigger points.

Dede is a compassionate and skilled Licensed Massage Therapist who brings a calming presence and personalized approach to every session. She specializes in a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including myofascial release, deep tissue, Swedish, and hot stone massage. Her goal is to help each patient relax, release tension, and restore balance in both body and mind.

A graduate of the Oregon School of Massage in Portland, Dede is dedicated to continued learning and professional growth. She regularly participates in advanced training to expand her knowledge of healing techniques and body mechanics.

Outside the clinic, Dede enjoys spending time outdoors hiking Alaska’s trails, relaxing with a good book, watching movies, and listening to music. Her caring personality and love for people shine through in every massage, making her a valued member of the True Life Chiropractic team.

Duane Carr is from Nine Mile Falls, Washington, and attended Lakeside  High School, and then Post Falls High School for his senior year. He was a proud member of the wrestling team for both schools and won the state for his team at 189lbs.

Duane is happily married to his wife, Elizabeth. He came to Alaska when she was stationed at Elmendorf-Richardson AFB. He decided to attend Alaska Career College for massage therapy and graduated in April 2025. He is passionate about helping those living with pain to find relief and be able to go about their daily lives with a better range of motion. 

Duane's approach to massage is to not only relieve what is hurting, but also help the supporting muscles. It's not about using the most pressure; it's about using the appropriate amount of pressure to allow the muscles to properly heal and find relief.