The mastery of chiropractic care involves a blending of science, art and philosophy. Each individual patient requires their own unique blend of treatments, with the expected outcome being wellness. Whether you are an amateur athlete, professional athlete, outdoor enthusiast, or active parent, we are passionate about identifying the blend of treatments that works best for you and for your body. Serving athletes and patients in Boston and on Boston’s North Shore, we are committed to making you better and allowing you to maximize your own performance and wellness potential.
Please note that we are a CASH ONLY chiropractic office.
Michael Santipadri, D.C. graduated from the New York Chiropractic College in 2003. He is a second generation chiropractor and admits to having always had a fascination for chiropractic since he was a young boy. Michael's pre-chiropractic coursework was completed at Monroe Community College and Florida Atlantic University where he played NCAA Division 1 soccer.
Prior to moving into the Boston area, Michael completed his internship in Buffalo and treated the Buffalo Gladiators, a semi-professional football team. Dr. Santipadri has been practicing in the Back Bay since October 2004. He has treated a vast array of individuals from professional and elite athletes to local and professional actors, actresses, dancers, and musicians.
Doctor Santipadri is a certified ART (active release technique) practitioner as well as a Graston Technique practitioner.
“ART and/or Graston technique along with therapeutic exercise and chiropractic adjustments allow for a very powerful therapeutic combination.”
When not at work, Michael enjoys spending time with his 3 daughters Josefina, Sofia and Stella.
Our unique blending of therapeutic techniques are offered in an effort to unwind the body’s stress-adaptive patterns, thus facilitating proper structure, balanced mobility and improved nervous system function. See below for a brief description of the timed treatments offered:
30 minute visit: This session is a follow-up visit designed with the intent to deliver chiropractic adjustments to the spine and extremities (if needed) to restore joint function along with time spent with combined soft tissue work and stretching. The goals in mind are stated above. This is the most utilized session, for the commitment member and the preferred visit for a high-quality doctor-patient interaction. Length of treatment includes any tardiness, changing clothing, payment, rescheduling, chatting in the office, etc. Be sure to come prepared and ready to go! Coaching package included for commitment members only. - $120 (commitment member), $140 (non-member)
60 minute visit: This visit is for the patient who prefer more time for the chiropractor to, artfully, work through stress adaptation within the soft tissue/fascial system. Similar to the 40 minute visit, but perhaps even more thorough. Length of treatment includes any tardiness, changing clothing, payment, rescheduling, chatting in the office, etc. Be sure to come prepared and ready to go! Coaching included for commitment members only. - $200 (commitment member), $220 (non-member)
New Patient Visit (60 minutes): This visit is for the NEW PATIENTS ONLY!!!... The chiropractor will go through a history and exam, thoroughly evaluating and delivering, when needed, an intensive and wholistic treatment. Adjustments will likely be performed along with soft tissue work, stretching, follow-up recommendations and homework for self-care. Length of treatment includes any tardiness, changing clothing, payment, rescheduling, chatting in the office, etc. Be sure to come prepared and ready to go! - $200