meet the team
President & operations Director
Dr. Baljinder S. Gill DC
Baljinder S. Gill D.C., a Washington native, returned to the evergreen state after completing his studies in California. Dr. Gill D.C. earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of the Pacific in 2010 and went on to receive his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 2013. Dr. Gill D.C. always wanted to be in the medical field.
He initially pursued the pre-dental program but during his undergraduate studies at Pacific, he learned more about how chiropractic can help others and became very intrigued.
“Healthcare is my passion, and I chose chiropractic because it is a non-invasive way of helping others become healthier and maintain a better lifestyle.”
During his time at Palmer College, Dr. Gill D.C. was very involved with helping advance the chiropractic profession. He served on the national board for the Student American Chiropractic Association for two consecutive terms and received numerous honors and awards.
“My motivations to become a chiropractor are driven by the idea of being able to make a positive difference in the lives of others.”
After completing his residency and post-graduate training at Chirocare, Dr. Gill D.C. accepted a position at the Bellevue Pain Institute. There he received advanced training in working with complex spinal disc cases utilizing cold laser and non-surgical spinal decompression therapy. While at the Bellevue Pain Institute, Dr. Gill D.C. pioneered new treatment protocols for diabetic and peripheral neuropathy. He continues to host seminars to help educate patients.
Dr. Gill D.C. returned to his hometown in May 2016 and founded Symmetria Integrative Medical. He and Dr. Samra-Gill D.C. plan to grow and expand the clinic to offer additional services to their patients and the community.
Dr. Gill D.C. was recognized by the Marysville School District! CLICK HERE to read.
Dr. Gill D.C. in the Arlington Times! CLICK HERE to read.
CEO & Executive Director
Dr. Lavleen K. Samra-Gill PhD, MPH
Lavleen K. Samra-Gill is the Clinic Manager of Symmetria Integrative Medical. She completed her doctoral degree in Public Health, with an emphasis on Health Behavior and Epidemiology at Indiana University. She completed her Master’s in Public Health with a focus in Behavioral, Social, & Community Health in 2016 from Indiana University.
She received her Bachelor of Science with a concentration in psychology in 2012 from Indiana University-Purdue University.
Lavleen was previously an Assistant Professor at Indiana University and Project Manager of several research studies at IUPUI and IU, all with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention in community-based settings.
Lavleen’s research focuses on behavioral, social, and cultural factors that impact chronic disease risk and management. Her focus at Symmetria is to create and foster a health care model that places the patient at the heart of care. Her passion has always been in healthcare and non-invasive healing treatments focusing on fixing the cause rather than patching the symptoms. She began her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and saw the physical and emotional side effects of physical pain.
Seeing the repercussions of medication abuse and the emotional ramifications of reduced quality of life, prevention became a driving force in her career. Moreover, her training and education led her to look deeply at the impact of nutrition on chronic disease and physical medicine. At Symmetria, Lavleen strives to provide an environment where the determinants of healthcare are minimized and patient-centered care is reformed.
Her mission is to advance Symmetria Integrative Medical into the gold standard of healthcare through individualized, evidence-based treatment therapies. Her emphasis on community wellness and health promotion and prevention are the fundamental characteristics of Symmetria Integrative Medical.
Erika I. Lopez, Joyce Pittman, Lavleen Samra-Gill, Chelsea Tabor, and Susan M. Rawl. 2015 April 17. Factors Associated with Ostomy Adjustment in People Living with An Intestinal or Urinary Ostomy. Poster session presented at IUPUI Research Day 2015, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Chelsea Tabor, Joyce Pittman, Lavleen Samra-Gill, Susan M. Rawl. 2014 April 17. Evaluating the Quality of Web-based Ostomy Patient Resources. Poster session presented at MNRS 39th Annual Research Conference 2015, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Joyce Pittman, Chelsea Tabor, Lavleen Samra-Gill, Susan M. Rawl. 2014 April 17. Analyzing the gaps in Web-based Ostomy Patient Support Resources. Poster session presented at the American Academy of Nursing’s 2014 Annual Research Conference 2015, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Lavleen Samra-Gill, Chelsea Tabor, Susan M. Rawl, Joyce Pittman. 2014 December. Web-based Ostomy Patient Support: Is it evidence-based? Poster session presented at Nursing Care Research Conference 2014, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Susan McLennon, Lucia Wocial, Lavleen Samra-Gill, Paul Helft. 2015 April 16. Evidence for Factors Contributing to Nurse Moral Distress. Poster session presented at MNRS 39th Annual Research Conference 2015, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Susan M. McLennon, Lavleen Samra-Gill, Paul Helft. 2014 March. Quality of End of Life Cancer Care at Indiana University Health. Poster session presented at RESPECT Conference 2014, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Susan M. McLennon, Lavleen Samra-Gill, Paul Helft. 2015 February 23. Quality of End of Life Cancer Care at Indiana University Health. Poster session presented at AAHPM & HPNA Conference 2015, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Priscilla Barnes, Lavleen Samra-Gill, Carol Weiss-Kennedy, Samantha Schaefer, Erin Fogarty, David Lohrman, Krisha Thiagarajah, Ashleigh Bush. 2015 November 3. Communicate, Coordinate, Collaborate!: A IU Health Case Study Exploring Inter-professional Collaboration Among Primary Care and Medical Nutrition Therapy. Poster session presented at APHA 2015, Chicago, Illinois.
Lavleen Samra-Gill, Lucia Guerra-Reyes, Priscilla Barnes, Jon Agley, Carol Weiss-Kennedy, Susan E. Middlestadt. 2016 October 31. Describing the Chronic Disease Risk and Health Needs of Adult Punjabi Women living in Central Indiana. Oral presentation at APHA 2016, Denver, Colorado.
Lavleen Samra-Gill, Lucia Guerra-Reyes, Priscilla Barnes, Susan E. Middlestadt. 2016 April 7. Exploratory Assessment of the Behavioral, Social, and Health Needs of Punjabi Women Living in Central Indiana. Poster session presented at Indiana Public Health Week Conference, Bloomington, Indiana.
Under Review
Samra-Gill L, Guerra-Reyes L, Barnes P, Agley J, Weiss-Kennedy C, & Middlestadt SE. Describing the disease risk and health needs of Punjabi women in Indiana.
Samra-Gill L, Guerra-Reyes L, Barnes P, Agley J, Weiss-Kennedy C, & Middlestadt SE. Describing the disease risk and health needs of Punjabi women in central Indiana: A faith-based sample.
In Progress
Samra-Gill L, Guerra-Reyes L, Sherwood-Laughlin C, Bidulescu A, Barnes P. Identifying the Current Dietary Behaviors of Punjabi Adults Living in Washington State: A Link to Type 2 Diabetes.
Samra-Gill L, Guerra-Reyes L, Sherwood-Laughlin C, Bidulescu A, Barnes P. New Beginnings for A Better Health: A Faith-Based Intervention among Sikh Asian-Indians Living with Type 2 Diabetes.
Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Brice P. Kovarik DC
Dr. Brice Kovarik is a 2002 graduate of Logan University just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. For the past 18 years, Dr. Kovarik has helped hundreds of patients find relief from ailments such as migraines, sciatica, neck and low back pain, extremity injuries, pinched nerves, and more.
Dr. Kovarik has advanced training in postural rehabilitation (with an emphasis on restoring the body's natural posture) to reduce and alleviate future ailments caused by these imbalances. Dr. Kovarik has been trained in Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP) and Pettibon adjusting techniques which both focus on rehabilitating posture.
Dr. Kovarik was always interested in Healthcare. In high school, he was a volunteer with his hometown's ambulance crew and one of the youngest Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) in North Dakota, so young, they couldn't give him the title of EMT until he turned 18 years old 2 years later. Dr. Kovarik was also a Surgical Technologist and working in surgery just a couple of years out of high school. After 5 years of helping with hip and knee replacements, cataract surgeries, gallbladder and appendix removals, pacemaker replacements, and many other surgeries, he decided to enter Chiropractic school at Logan University.
In 2000, Dr. Kovarik received his Bachelor's Degree in Human Biology followed by a Doctorate in Chiropractic in August 2002. After spending his childhood in North Dakota and his schooling in
Missouri, he decided he wanted to escape freezing winters and hot, humid summers so in 2002 he moved to the Pacific Northwest.
Dr. Kovarik, his wife, and three children enjoy an active lifestyle while exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Kovarik is a skilled pool player and enjoys golfing when the weather permits. He is passionate about helping his friends, family, and patients find better health through Chiropractic, improved nutrition, exercise, and healthy lifestyle choices. If you, or someone you know, are seeking pain relief, more energy, or improved health you will be in good hands with Dr. Kovarik and the team at Symmetria Integrative Medical.
Production Manager & Billing Specialist
Katie
Katie is the Production Manager and Billing Specialist at Symmetria Integrative Medical. She may spend a lot of her work days buried in paperwork, insurance claims, and authorizations, but also enjoys answering patient questions, lending a helping hand around the office, and meeting with new patients to discuss their new treatment plans, especially the new aesthetic services.
During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her two children, who both love riding quads and being active.
Physical Medicine Technician
Marisa
Marisa is a physical medicine technician at our Arlington Clinic. She enjoys helping patients live their healthiest and most pain-free lives without the use of invasive treatment and drugs. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends.
Physical Medicine Technician
Caylee
Caylee serves as a Physical Medicine Technician at Symmetria Integrative Medical. With a deep passion for helping others, she is committed to working closely with her patients to restore their health and well-being.
Caylee eagerly anticipates building lasting relationships with her patients and becoming an integral part of the Arlington community. She looks forward to contributing positively to the lives of those she treats and to the community she serves.
Case Manager
Natasha
Natasha is one of our case managers at our Arlington Clinic. Her favorite part about working at Symmetria Integrative Medical is the fun atmosphere of a compassionate team.
When Natasha is not at work, she is spending time with her husband, two pups, and chickens growing their homestead.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
9:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Symmetria Integrative Medical - Arlington
215 E 3rd St
Arlington, WA 98223