Dr. Kanema Clark is a neurologically based chiropractor who wears many hats: a healer committed to whole-body wellness, a devoted wife and mother, Naples resident, Founder of The Avoda Project, and the reigning Mrs. Jamaica International 2025. With a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College and an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Miami, she seamlessly blends scientific rigor with spiritual empathy in her mission.
A Calling to Heal: Chiropractic & Wellness
Kanema co-leads Breakthrough Health Centers alongside her husband, Dr. Drew Clark. Together, they run neurological chiropractic clinics in Bonita Springs and Fort Myers, offering specialized care such as upper cervical adjustments, neuropathy relief, spinal decompression, and SoftWave therapy.
Their treatment philosophy follows a personalized seven-step protocol—from consultation and neurological exams to correction, stabilization, and ongoing wellness care. Kanema emphasizes that genuine healing begins in the nerve system and radiates outward—mind, spirit, body.
Mrs. Jamaica International 2025: A Platform for Service
In 2024-25, Kanema earned the prestigious title of Mrs. Jamaica International, representing her Jamaican heritage on a global stage with a platform centered on faith, family, and service. This honor reinforced her role not as a symbol of beauty alone, but as a leader championing empowerment and change.
Through her pageant platform, she amplifies awareness of The Avoda Project and her clinical mission—voicing holistic wellness and sustainable outreach rooted in cultural pride and global responsibility.
The Avoda Project: Building Hope
The Avoda Project, founded by Kanema, is a nonprofit dedicated to restoring hope in underserved communities through tangible support—education, medical care, maternal wellness, and entrepreneurial training. Reflecting the Hebrew meaning “work” or “service,” the project aims to:
- Sponsor children in foster or low-income situations
- Deliver mission-based medical aid
- Support single mothers through mentorship and entrepreneurship
- Develop youth leadership in underserved areas
Kanema shares moving testimonials, such as a mother whose life was transformed thanks to Avoda’s support—and encouraging messages from individuals uplifted by its guidance.
Family: The Foundation of It All
Behind every public accomplishment is Kanema’s foundation at home with her husband and their children. The couple embodies a partnership rooted in faith, mutual support, and shared vision.
Kanema often describes herself as “a wife, a mama, a business owner, a woman of faith” . They share daily life rituals—from afternoon family prayers to celebrating birthdays in clinic—including balancing entrepreneurship with raising their family.
Integrating Practice, Advocacy, and Family
The Clarks’ work reaches beyond their clinics, partnering with organizations like The American-Caribbean Experience and participating in mission-oriented health events. Together, they've authored two wellness books with purchases supporting Avoda's mission:
- The Breakthrough Body: a guide to chiropractic health and lifestyle
- Nerves in Distress: for addressing neuropathy with non-pharmaceutical interventions
Inspiring Future Generations
Kanema’s story resonates far beyond their clinic walls. As Mrs. Jamaica International, she promotes cultural identity, faith-led service, and female empowerment—while using her medical knowledge to uplift vulnerable communities. Through Avoda, she mentors next-generation leaders, transforming lives globally.
Her leadership exemplifies that wellness is holistic—spanning physical health, emotional strength, cultural dignity, and spiritual resilience.
Looking Ahead: Legacy in Motion
At the intersection of chiropractic care, nonprofit leadership, and pageantry, Dr. Kanema Clark is reshaping what it means to serve with purpose. With Drew and their children by her side—and with Avoda as her engine—she is building a legacy that transcends titles and clinics.
Her journey shows that healing is not just about fixing spines—it’s about uplifting souls, empowering families, and creating ripple effects of positive change.
Final Thoughts
Dr. Kanema Clark’s multifaceted life—as neurologist, Mrs. Jamaica International, nonprofit founder, wife, and mother—serves as a testament to the transformative power of combining professional passion with personal purpose. She and her family illustrate how health, hope, and heritage can coexist to leave a mark that truly lasts.
Her story is a reminder that holistic wellness extends from the individual to communities and spans generations—one compassionate adjustment, one mentorship moment, and one mission at a time.
The Avoda Project, reflecting the Hebrew meaning “work” or “service,” is grounded in 3 key principles:
- Faith
- Family
- Freedom