Dr. Sara Richa is the owner and chiropractor of MaxLiving Chiropractic – Tech Ridge. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences from James Madison University in 2016.

Following her degree, Dr. Sara became an Applied Behavior Analysis therapist (ABA). There, she worked specifically with Autistic and disabled children to provide in-home early intervention behavior therapies. While doing research on alternative options to assist children with Autism, Dr. Sara stumbled upon chiropractic care. After shadowing a chiropractor and learning more about the profession, she took a leap of faith and decided to attend chiropractic school.

Dr. Sara graduated with honors from Life University where she obtained her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. She then went on to receive advanced training in spinal correction, nutrition, exercise, and detoxification from one of the largest female-owned health clinics in the country.

Dr. Sara is certified through the Pediatric Experience receiving her certification in pediatric and family care. Dr. Sara is a member of the International Pediatric Association (ICPA), receiving her certification in the Webster Technique for prenatal care. She specializes in working with Autism, ADHD, ODD, and other neurological conditions. She’s passionate about helping families of all walks of life from newborns on and is looking forward to assisting the Austin, TX community in finding the root cause of their health problems.

When she’s not in the office, you can find her walking her Shih Tzu, Gracie, or being active outside!

Alex Katz is a holistic health, life, and behavior change coach, educator, and speaker with over a decade of experience helping people improve their physical and mental health through a strengths-based, process-focused, and trauma-informed approach to wellness. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Human Development and Higher Education, along with advanced credentials in nutrition, corrective exercise, and holistic health. Alex has provided wellness programming for universities, businesses, and community organizations, spoken for audiences around the world, and was recognized as a Top Motivational Speaker to Watch by Yahoo! Finance in 2021 and UConn First Year Programs Instructor of the Year in 2020.

Alex's passion for holistic health is deeply personal. After a decade of seeing specialists while dealing with chronic pain and illness, she eventually found healing through chiropractic care and a holistic approach to health. Through MaxLiving, she reclaimed her quality of life, returned to the activities she loves, and experienced firsthand the body's incredible capacity to heal when given the right support.

Now, as the Community Outreach and Education Coordinator with MaxLiving Chiropractic, Alex blends her expertise in education, coaching, and public speaking with her passion for the holistic chiropractic care MaxLiving offers. She leads workshops, wellness events, and community outreach initiatives focused on helping individuals and families better understand the role of nutrition, movement, mindset, lifestyle habits, and chiropractic care in creating lasting health.

Clyde Smith serves as the Chief Operating Officer of MaxLiving Tech Ridge, where he helps lead the systems, strategy, and operational execution behind the practice’s mission to transform lives through principled, natural healthcare.

A United States Air Force veteran and former Geospatial Intelligence Analyst, Clyde brings a background built on precision, discipline, strategic thinking, and mission-focused execution. He later worked in commercial finance with J.P. Morgan and Liberty Mutual, developing strong experience in business operations, financial systems, communication, and process improvement.

As COO, Clyde is focused on building a world-class patient experience, strengthening team performance, improving operational excellence, and helping expand MaxLiving Tech Ridge’s impact throughout the Austin community. He is passionate about helping families take ownership of their health, function at a higher level, and build stronger lives from the inside out.