09/09/2026
100 Years or Chiropractic Care is just one of the many achievements that Total Health Systems has earned throughout its time in Metro Detroit. In 1926, current Total Health co-owner, Terrence Gallagher’s grandparents, opened up the original Gallagher Chiropractic Clinic in Detroit when chiropractic care was just emerging as a new field of healthcare. Then, after serving overseas as a medic during the Korean war, their son, Laurence Gallagher, took over the family business in 1955 and expanded the family’s practice throughout Macomb County. In 1977, he purchased property in Clinton Township to set up a new clinic in an upcoming area.
In 1993, Terrence and Dr. Gallagher took the leap into an upcoming arena of healthcare, and started incorporating physical therapists, and medical doctors to set the foundation for the multi-specialty clinic that it is today. In 1998, they rebranded from Gallagher Chiropractic to Total Health Systems. Dr. Aaron Lundgaard joined the team in 2000 and at the end of 2003 became clinical director of the practice.
While meeting with Dr. Lundgaard & Dr. Jennifer Hudson, they shared that service has evolved and expanded a lot throughout the years as patients are continuing to look for different approaches to healthcare. In 2013, the Washington Township location opened. In addition to chiropractic, primary medical care, physical therapy, and massage, Total Health Systems also offers integrative/functional medicine services, acupuncture, lifestyle counseling, and other natural approaches to health and lifestyle changes. The goal is to not just address your pain or a symptom, but to get to the root cause of your problem and give you the tools to improve and maintain your health.
One aspect of Total Health Systems that makes it unique is that all practitioners, regardless of location, are in the same system, and everyone can take a collaborative approach to your health. For patients, this means your physical therapist, chiropractor, and medical provider are all working towards the same goal under one roof. This convenience can save time and take the stress off patients. Total Health Systems also has 6 different locations in the area, and you can make an appointment with a doctor at any location based on your needs.
Nutrition based services are always being researched, studied and expanded throughout the entirety of their staff. Because supplements and lifestyle changes are not part of a standard medical curriculum, Total Health Systems provides their employees with continued education. Their flagship program to manage chronic disease and make lifestyle recommendations in First Line Therapy.
First Line Therapy services are a 12-week course that takes patients through a series of educational classes, coaching and medical foods program all in a physician supervised model. For chronic conditions, Total Health Systems is always on top of the next cutting-edge technology and therapies. Dr. Lundgaard shared that the next wave of research being done is through energetics and peptides. Along with cutting edge therapies, they also provide services based out of thousands of years of research; acupuncture. This can be covered by healthcare insurance and target specific areas of need whether it be for chronic pain, overall well-being, and also for facial rejuvenation/cosmetic purposes.
With such an extensive history of service to patients, Total Health Systems is dedicated to providing the best healthcare for you and your family. Whether it be their expert PT staff supporting local student athletes, or their Physician Assistant Anne Matovski sitting down with you to provide a wellness check-up and supplement plan, or Dr. Hudson making sure each chiropractic adjustment aligns with your recovery or maintenance goals. You could even have an appointment with the 4th generation of chiropractors in the Gallagher family, Dr. Fiona Gallagher! With Total Health Systems, you know you will have a team ready to support you throughout your health and wellness journey.
