STEPHANIE CLOVINSON
NURSE PRACTITIONER
With over 15 years of clinical expertise, we welcome Stephanie Clovinson (she/her) to the team. As a Florida Native, she began her career predominantly in critical acute care settings. Upon graduating with honors from the University of South Florida with a Masters Degree in Nursing, Stephanie earned her board certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in 2016. Stephanie’s early career is defined by her work in spine surgery and orthopedics. This led her to be an ideal partner for our Pain Management Specialty.
As a fitness enthusiast, she knows the value of being able to participate in the activities you want and focuses her broad breadth of treatment on restoring patients to optimal performance. Stephanie oversees rehabilitation including physical therapy and provides dry needling, kinesiology taping and cupping.
In addition, Stephanie is certified in aesthetics from Allergan Medical Institute. She loves to help her patients look better by directing and delivering various aesthetic procedures. She currently serves as lead injector for Ascent Integrated Medicine. Her areas of expertise include dermal fillers, skin rejuvenation and administration of neurotoxins cosmetically and medically. Concurrently, she treats patients with various orthopedic and spinal abnormalities. She provides trigger point and joint injections. Stephanie also has extensive knowledge and training within the scope of regenerative medicine
Stephanie is a member of various professional organizations including Sigma Theta Tau (National Nursing Honor Society), American Cannabis Nurses Association, National Association of Orthopedic Nurses American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Stephanie is a huge advocate for holistic lifestyle and wellness, furthermore she is currently studying to be board certified in the area of functional medicine.
Stephanie has the ability to embrace change and find the knowledge in yet to be charted waters is one of Stephanie’s unique qualities. Strong communication skills and a kind soul have been Stephanie’s assets in her long career dedicated to service.
DR. AMIR AHMADIYAR, D.C.
Dr. Amir Ahmadiyar completed his graduate studies in chiropractic in Toronto, Canada in 1991 from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, upon which he joined his family in the United States and started practicing chiropractic in New Jersey. In 1992, Dr. Ahmadiyar relocated from New Jersey to Northern Virginia and within a short time established his own clinic in Falls Church, Virginia. His first clinic was The Greater Falls Church Chiropractic & Acupuncture Wellness Center where he was both owner and primary Chiropractor for nearly 30 years. Dr. Amir has medically integrated that office into Ascent Integrated Medicine.
In 1999, Dr. Ahmadiyar received his Acupuncture license from New York Chiropractic College and has since successfully integrated acupuncture into his approach to treating the whole person. Dr. Ahmadiyar also utilizes physical therapy and massage for his patients. Dr. Ahmadiyar successfully treats pain and injuries due to automobile and work related accidents, as well as personal injuries. Patients benefit from the on-site radiology facilities that allow for immediate X-ray results. He also provides infra red computerized scanning and surface electromyography that offers more detailed and objective findings during examination.
His patients frequently comment on his friendliness and ability to put patients at ease. Dr. Ahmadiyar believes in directly following up with his patients, especially after their initial visit, to ensure they feel comfortable with the treatment received and to answer any questions they may have. Dr. Ahmadiyar has acquired a very workable Spanish which is often put to good use! Dr. Ahmadiyar truly looks forward every day coming to work, knowing that he is making a positive difference in the quality of life of every patient. He is committed in promoting optimal health and well being of patients.
Dr. Ahmadiyar is married with three daughters, and has been able to treat all three daughters from the earliest of ages with both chiropractic and acupuncture, which has often saved additional visits to the pediatrician. During his free time, Dr. Ahmadiyar enjoys swimming, gardening, hunting and fishing when he finds the time!