Meet Our Staff
Julia Howard
Associate Chiropractor
Dr. Julia Howard earned her B.S. in Exercise Science from the College of Charleston in South Carolina, graduating in 2020. She then pursued her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Life University in Marietta, Georgia, where she graduated magna cum laude in March 2024. Life University holds special significance for her, as both her mother and Dr. Kat, her mentor, are alumni. Following her studies, Dr. Julia and her fiancé, Hunter, moved back to Maryland to be close to family, settling in Silver Spring.
Dr. Julia is an Associate Chiropractor at Kadin Family Chiropractic and Wellness Center, dedicated to delivering compassionate, neurologically-focused chiropractic care to families. Originally from Annapolis, MD, Dr. Julia’s journey into chiropractic began early—her mother, a pediatric and perinatal chiropractor, introduced her to the practice minutes after birth. Surrounded by the transformative power of chiropractic care throughout her life, Julia felt a calling to continue the legacy.
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A passionate advocate for pediatric and perinatal chiropractic care, Dr. Julia holds Webster Certification and is an active member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). Her commitment to holistic, whole-body wellness shines through in her practice, and she loves witnessing the growth and healing transformations in her patients. Dr. Julia’s deep belief in chiropractic’s ability to improve lives keeps her inspired each day.
Outside the office, Dr. Julia enjoys an active and joyful life. She’s an avid yoga practitioner, loves hiking, reading in the sunshine, and attending concerts with Hunter. Engaged to her high school sweetheart, they are set to tie the knot in May 2025.
Kayla Sisti
Massage Therapist/Part-time Office Manager
- Maryland native and University of Maryland School of Dentistry graduate.
- B.A. in Psychology from Salisbury University
- B.S. in Dental Hygiene from Maryland School of Dentistry
- Registered Massage Practitioner with educational training from PMTI
- Pediatric Dental Hygienist for 10 years with focus on airway health
Kayla Sisti is a skilled Massage Therapist and part-time Office Manager at Kadin Family Chiropractic and Wellness Center, with a background that uniquely blends her experience as a Pediatric Dental Hygienist with her passion for holistic care. Specializing in Dynamic Body Balancing, which includes cranial sacral and myofascial therapy, Kayla’s work is deeply informed by her personal and professional experiences with neurodevelopment. Her transition from dental hygiene to massage therapy was driven by a desire to offer comprehensive, whole-child care, inspired by the profound positive impacts she witnessed in her own child’s development.
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Passionate about supporting babies, moms, and children, Kayla is committed to making specialized care accessible to those who need it most. Her certification as a Pediatric Massage Therapist, one of the few in the DMV area, along with her credentials as an Infant Massage Teacher and Dynamic Body Balancing Facilitator, equips her to provide exceptional care that addresses the unique needs of her young patients. Kayla finds great fulfillment in observing the subtle yet significant growth moments that her holistic approach helps bring about.
In addition to her therapeutic role, Kayla excels in her responsibilities as a part-time Office Manager, where her organizational skills are highly valued. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two toddlers, reading, being in nature, and staying active through weightlifting and using her Peloton. Kayla’s dedication to both her family and her profession reflects her deep commitment to holistic, child-centered care.