Dr. John Gonino, D.O., P.A.

Dr. John Gonino received his Regents diploma in 1979 in his home state of New York. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Cortland In June of 1983. He earned his masters degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Connecticut in August of 1984. He moved to Texas for his masters internship with Kenneth Cooper, M.D. and the staff at the Institute For Aerobics Research. After serving three years as an exercise physiologist cardiac stress test Technician and nurse aide, Dr. Gonino entered medical school in Fort Worth. There he received his Doctor of Osteopathy degree in June of 1991 from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. After graduation, he began a three year family practice residency, based at the Tri-City Hospital in Dallas. In July of 1994 Dr. Gonino opened his private practice.

It wasn’t until December of 1995, when his wife became unexplainably fatigued that he explored integrative medicine. Through the direct teachings of Majid Ali, M.D. (President of the American Academy of Preventive Medicine) and through their study of Andrew Weil, M.D., Deepak Chopra, M.D., Stephen Sinatra. M.D., and John Lee, M.D., Dr. and Mrs. Gonino were able to bring her back to health. Over the past 14 years we have instituted a fifteen point wellness program that has a large number of success stories and expects many more in the future.

Robyn Craig, R.N., M.S., FNP-C

Robyn Craig received her Bachelors degree from Texas Tech University School of Nursing in 1990. Following graduation, she moved to Rowlett and began her career at Baylor University Medical Center in the field of Oncology/Hematology. After seven years at Baylor,
she took a job at LakePointe Medical Center in Rowlett. It is at LakePointe that she met Dr. Gonino and developed an interest in his approach to medicine.

In 2004, Robyn entered graduate school to pursue a personal goal of obtaining a master’s degree and certification to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. During her last semester at Texas Woman’s University, Robyn completed required clinical hours at the Gonino Center for Healing, working alongside Susan and Dr. Gonino. Following graduation in May 2007, Robyn became part of the staff at Gonino Center for Healing, and has enjoyed her new role and all that it brings.

Robyn has a wonderful husband and two beautiful children. She enjoys reading, baking, camping, traveling, spending time with her family, and watching her children grow.

Robyn is excited to start this new chapter in her life in the town that she has lived in for 14 years. The community of Rowlett means a great deal to Robyn and her family, and there is no better gift to give her patients than that of health and longevity.

Susan “Sue” Miller, R.N., M.S., FNP-C

Susan “Sue” Miller graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing. After graduation, she moved to Dallas and began work as a nurse. She has a combined 20 years of nursing experience in medical/surgical, hematology/oncology, and school nursing. She has also been a pharmaceutical sales rep. She and Robyn Craig have known each other for 15 years after having met as nurses at Baylor on the hem/onc floor.

Sue graduated from Texas Woman’s University in May of 2007 with a Master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She became interested in the Gonino Center for Healing philosophy when she spent time during a clinical rotation with Susan and Dr. Gonino in their office. She was impressed with the idea of trying
to solve health problems, instead of placing a “Band-Aid” on them. Liking the idea of helping patients live life to the fullest, she became part of their staff in May of 2007.

Sue, her husband, their two teenage children, and their Westie live in Rowlett. They are always busy with band, soccer, harp, and dance. Her husband, Doug, is an assistant principal at Rowlett High School. Since Sue has a history of fibromyalgia and her mother has multiple sclerosis, she has a special interest in patients with chronic illness. She believes the Gonino Center for Healing has so much more to offer when looking for answers to managing illnesses of any kind and moving on with a happy, healthy life.

Tetsuya Hasegawa, D.C., A.T.C., C.S.C.S.

Dr.Tetsuya Hasegawa “Dr. T” is the new chiropractor for Gonino Center for Healing. He was born in Fujinomiya, Japan. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma, where he worked as a student athletic trainer for football, wrestling team, with Bachelor’s of Science in Health and Sports Sciences. After successful completing certified athletic trainer (ATC) and certified sports and conditioning specialist (CSCS) examinations, he joined the University of Mississippi Sports Medicine team as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the football and baseball team. While at University of Mississippi, he earned his Master’s of Science in Health Promotion degree. He graduated with Magna Cum Laude and Dean’s List from
the Southern California University of Health Sciences with the Doctor of Chiropractic in December 2007. For the 2007-08 seasons, he was asked to join the United States Olympic Committee Sports Medicine team to provide care for the USA Bobsled and Skeleton National teams.

Dr. T’s main focus is to maintain the optimal function of YOUR nervous system. Any dysfunction of nervous system “Subluxation” can cause any problems in your body. The headache you have, heart burn you had last night, constipation, menstrual cramps, pain you have in your shoulder may cause by subluxation. Having strong background of any sports injuries and any extremity conditions, including, Nasal Septem and TMJ, Dr. T is ready to serve you achieve optimal function of your body.

Dr. T and his wife, Dr. Patchi, who is a doctor of physical therapy and a former gymnast of the University of Oklahoma, are happy to come back to mid-west region. “We have a lot of friends from OU and are happy to be around them again.”  Please check out Dr.T’s website at www.chirodrt.com

Rick Pipkin, Ph.D.

Dr. Rick Pipkin is a psychotherapist who has been in practice in the Dallas- Fort Worth area for over twenty years. He has a tremendous amount of experience in working with psychiatric hospital patients and families with special needs children. His humor and direct approach to therapy has led to invitations to present at the Fifth International Congress on Ericksonian Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, National Labor Assistance Professionals Conference, ALPA HIMS National Conference and the International Order of Foresters. He has made numerous radio appearances in the DFW market.

Dr. Pipkin brings with him years of management and clinical expertise in the psychiatric field. Dr. Pipkin has served as Clinical Director for several treatment centers and psychiatric hospitals in the DFW area.

He holds degrees from Freed-Hardeman University, Western Illinois University, LaSalle University and Texas A&M University. Dr. Pipkin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Chemical Dependency Specialist and a Substance Abuse Professional. He is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at a local University and has presented numerous workshops and seminars on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders.

Hope Merritt,  R.M.A. ,Office Manager

We are pleased to announce we have a new manager, Hope Merritt.  We are very fortunate for the opportunity to have Hope with Gonino Center for Healing. Hope has been in the medical field in and around the Rockwall area for 19 years and has been in the management area of the medical field for over 6 years.She brings with her a vast knowledge of the latest business techniques in the medical field. This experience has benefited the practice immensely. Her compassion and concern for patients is evident to all. With the professionalism of her managment style, she has brought synergy to every department within our clinic which has proven to make the office run more efficiently than ever before and that is benefiting our patients on a daily basis.

Think Healthy, Act Healthy and Be Healthy, LOVE HEALS.