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Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine – Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency – General Surgery followed by Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Episcopal/Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship – Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Pain Medicine
Practice History

Dr. Zgleszewski has served patients across South Carolina and Georgia in both private practice and medical group settings. He has held leadership roles and founded practices focused on non-surgical orthopedic care and spine pain intervention.

Clinical Expertise

Interventional spine procedures: epidural steroid injections, facet blocks, medial branch ablation, and SI joint injections
Regenerative therapies: platelet-rich plasma (PRP), neural prolotherapy, and visco-supplementation
Diagnosis and treatment of neck and back pain, herniated discs, arthritis, joint pain, and nerve-related conditions
Electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS), bracing, durable medical equipment, and rehabilitation planning
Professional Affiliations

• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine
• International Spine Intervention Society
• International Cellular Medicine Society
• American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
• Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine
• Philosophy of Care

Dr. Zgleszewski believes effective care starts with active listening and precise diagnosis. He works closely with each patient to explore treatment options that prioritize safety, function, and long-term results. His goal is to help patients return to their daily activities with reduced pain and improved mobility—without unnecessary surgery.

Current Locations

Dr. Zgleszewski sees patients in multiple clinic locations across South Carolina and is currently accepting new patients.

Victor Zuniga, MD, is the founder of Wellness By Design, a premier medical rejuvenation clinic in Shelby, North Carolina. Dedicated to global health optimization, Dr. Zuniga helps patients discover their best selves through personalized care. He specializes in hormonal balance, weight management, nutrition, peptide and nutrient supplementation, sexual health, and innovative stem cell rejuvenation procedures.

With 25 years of experience in emergency medicine—18 of those in Cleveland County—Dr. Zuniga brings a wealth of knowledge to his practice. His extensive background ranges from treating minor ailments to managing critically ill patients, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of diverse medical needs. This expertise has inspired him to focus on holistic healing and wellness.

Dr. Zuniga earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and completed his residency at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. He has held esteemed positions at institutions such as Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and Cleveland Regional Medical Center, where he served in leadership roles, including Emergency Department Chair.

At Wellness By Design, Dr. Zuniga prioritizes individualized treatment plans and meaningful patient connections, believing that personalized care is the cornerstone of effective wellness.

Outside of his medical practice, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Veronica, and their four children—Aydan, Zoe, Gabriel, and Santiago. His passions include outdoor adventures, cooking, wine collecting, and playing guitar.

Dr. Zuniga looks forward to sharing his expertise and supporting patients on their journey to optimal health.

Michael Trombley, MD, is an experienced and highly respected board-certified family medicine physician in Charlotte, North Carolina, who specializes in providing Testosterone replacement therapy for men and women at Vitality Center of Charlotte.

Dr. Trombley, a native of Glen Falls, New York, studied his bachelor’s degree at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, from where he graduated as a Presidential Scholar and magna cum laude in 1987. Dr. Trombley completed his medical degree in 1991 at the University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, New York, and undertook his residency in family medicine at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he served as chief resident.

After completing his residency in 1994, Dr. Trombley took up a position at Cabarrus Family Medicine in the Charlotte suburbs of North Carolina. He also had associate faculty appointments with Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina, and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

In addition to his role as a family physician, Dr. Trombley was a travel speaker for Abbott Laboratories, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, and he was a medical consultant for the Ace & TJ radio show in Charlotte, North Carolina. He previously was the medical director of Brian Center Rehabilitation in Concord, North Carolina.

Dr. Trombley is a five-star physician on wellness.com and is a recipient of the Patient’s Choice Award, given to only 5% of physicians in North Carolina. He’s married with four children, and when he’s not attending to his patients, Dr. Trombley enjoys spending time with his family, keeping fit, and working with photography multimedia design.

As a top-rated board-certified physician, Kristin S. Black, MD, is a trusted practitioner in innovative wellness solutions. Dr. Black is the owner and operator of New Day Wellness in Charlotte, North Carolina.

After finishing her undergraduate degree in human development and family studies at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, Dr. Black attended medical school. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City (now Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai). Dr. Black even studied as an Arthur Ashe fellow at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is currently board certified through the American Board of Family Medicine.

During her family practice residency at Carolinas Medical Center, Dr. Black won awards for Outstanding Family Practice and Community Service. She trained extensively in internal medicine, pediatrics, and gynecology, focusing on providing care for the indigent and underserved.

Dr. Black has special interests in women’s health, bioidentical hormone replacement, weight loss, nutrition and dietary counseling, and alternative medicine, to name a few. She maintains active roles in the community by providing workshops on adolescent issues, diabetes management, and cardiovascular disease, so patients can learn to live with vitality, energy, and passion.

Boyd has more than 35 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology and has delivered over 5,000 babies in his distinguished career. He has worked hand in hand (literally) with his wife, Diane, to develop and nurture The Well for Health. Boyd’s traditional medicine expertise complements her functional medicine approach, and he, too, has a strong interest in finding root cause of illness. Like all practitioners at The Well for Health, he has trained at the Institute for Functional Medicine, and while he does not actively see patients, this knowledge is so important as he guides the practice as Medical Director.

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine – Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency – General Surgery followed by Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Episcopal/Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship – Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Pain Medicine
Practice History

Dr. Zgleszewski has served patients across South Carolina and Georgia in both private practice and medical group settings. He has held leadership roles and founded practices focused on non-surgical orthopedic care and spine pain intervention.

Clinical Expertise

Interventional spine procedures: epidural steroid injections, facet blocks, medial branch ablation, and SI joint injections
Regenerative therapies: platelet-rich plasma (PRP), neural prolotherapy, and visco-supplementation
Diagnosis and treatment of neck and back pain, herniated discs, arthritis, joint pain, and nerve-related conditions
Electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS), bracing, durable medical equipment, and rehabilitation planning
Professional Affiliations

• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine
• International Spine Intervention Society
• International Cellular Medicine Society
• American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
• Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine
• Philosophy of Care

Dr. Zgleszewski believes effective care starts with active listening and precise diagnosis. He works closely with each patient to explore treatment options that prioritize safety, function, and long-term results. His goal is to help patients return to their daily activities with reduced pain and improved mobility—without unnecessary surgery.

Current Locations

Dr. Zgleszewski sees patients in multiple clinic locations across South Carolina and is currently accepting new patients.