It's hard to believe it's been over 25 years since that beautiful day in May of 1981 when I opened my home office in South Hadley. I knew right along that I would be a health-care professional! Since undergoing treatment for a neck ailment at six months of age by the family chiropractor Dr. H.L. Lebel and continuing throughout my adolescent years, I saw what chiropractic could do. Not only did I see the results for my family, but also I observed other patients get remarkable results through this all-natural profession.

Having always been fascinated by the human mind and emotions, I majored in psychology at UMASS Amherst with a concentration in Biophysics and Neurophysiology. I loved the field but I felt that there would not be enough opportunities for career development and advancement in psychotherapy at the time.

Taking this knowledge to the next level, I visited virtually all the chiropractic colleges in the country and decided that this would be the field for me. I chose the New York Chiropractic College since it offered the best balance between diagnosis and chiropractic technique. Three and one-half years later I graduated with honors and successfully passed my state boards in April 1981.

What fascinates me the most is the variety of conditions that respond favorably to chiropractic, including headaches, sinus conditions, asthma, gastritis, as well as spinal pain, joint and muscle pain, and sports injuries.

On the personal side, I've been married to my lovely wife Sherrie for 21 years. She is also my office manager. We are the proud parents of three sons: Dan, 19years old, recently enlisted in the Airborne Division of the U.S. Army and is stationed at Fort Bragg, NC; Mark, 17 yrs old, is a student in the horticulture program at Pathfinder Regional in Palmer and is a self employed landscaper; and Matt, 15yrs old, is a sophomore in high school and plays football for South Hadley High School. A diverse variety of hobbies and activities occupy my free time including gardening, traveling, weight lifting, classic cars, and family.

We look forward to starting you on a chiropractic program for good health. Our initial consultation and spinal screening exam is offered without charge as a professional courtesy. Simply call our office and make arrangements with Sherrie or Megan for your first appointment.