MEET OUR DOCTORS
Chiropractor
Michael Amato D.C.
Hailing from Brewer, Maine, Dr. Michael P. Amato received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College in 1993 and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport Iowa in 1997. Due to his outstanding scholastic achievement, he became a member of Pi Tau Delta International Chiropractic Honor Society.
Dr. Amato has been practicing in Staunton, VA for 25 years. He belongs to the Integrity Doctors which provides him with the tools and challenges for a more successful practice. His office team consists of four members: Meredith and Crystal who guide patients through care in the office, Natasha who handles all billing, and Allison who coordinates our outside educational programs.
When not seeing patients, Dr. Amato is often out bicycling through Augusta County or playing badminton in his back yard with his wife Wendy and daughter Elizabeth. Dr. Amato is also the owner of clinic dog, Buddy.
Chiropractor
Christopher McEachin D.C.
Dr. Chris McEachin was born and raised in Hampton, VA. He obtained his Bachelors of Science degree at Ferrum College in 2013. During his time at Ferrum College he decided to pursue a career in health and wellness. It wasn’t until a few years later that he discovered chiropractic, and changed his focus to that newly developed passion.
He then went on to earn his doctorate in 2019 from Sherman College of Chiropractic. His decision to become a chiropractor was motivated by him seeing his family members struggle with health issues that were relevant to what chiropractic can heal.
When not seeing patients, Dr. McEachin often spends his time hiking, hanging out with his dog Zeus, and volunteering for youth groups and children with special needs.
Chiropractor
Gerald Kirk II D.C.
Dr. Gerald Kirk II from Greenwood, South Carolina received his Bachelors of Science of Biology degree from the University of South Carolina at Aiken in 2011. Following a prior career as a biological wastewater treatment specialist, he discovered the life changing health and wellness benefits of chiropractic care.
After making significant lifestyle changes for his own health he enrolled in Sherman College of Chiropractic and graduated with his doctorate in 2023 with hopes to inspire healthy lifestyle and wellness changes in others.
Being from a military family, Dr. Kirk has called multiple locations home including Germany, Massachusetts, and Oklahoma. When not seeing patients, Dr. Kirk enjoys hiking, tending to a large number of succulent houseplants, and is a member of Delta Sigma Chi professional chiropractic fraternity.
Chiropractor
José Luis Torres-Rivera D.C.
We are excited to officially welcome Dr. José Luis Torres-Rivera, the first Hispanic doctor in our office, whose inspiring journey is a true testament to dedication, hard work, and community service. Born and raised in the beautiful mountains of Aibonito and Coamo, Puerto Rico, Dr. José's passion for helping others began early in life.
He graduated from the Puerto Rico Public School System and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce. His thirst for knowledge led him to pursue a Master's in Public Health Education at the Medical Science Campus in San Juan and ultimately a Doctor's Degree in Chiropractic from Sherman College of Chiropractic in South Carolina where he became an Ambassador of the school and was able to participate in different leadership roles during multiple chiropractic seminars and clubs such as MLS, Samurai and Center of Power in Atlanta, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Throughout his career, Dr. José has accumulated a wealth of experience, including roles as a Library Assistant, Health Care Monitor during the Pandemic Response in Puerto Rico, Clinical and Translational Research Interviewer during Hurricane Maria and Non profit community organizations such as EcoExploratorio; Science Museum of Puerto Rico and "Brigada Salubrista" during earthquakes emergency response.
His commitment to service extends beyond the office-Dr. José has participated in mission trips to Guatemala, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, as well as extracurricular classes during an Internship in Europe. Proudly the first doctor in his family, he continues to make an impact through his work and personal passions.
Outside of caring for patients, Dr. José enjoys cooking, watching anime, staying active at the gym, playing basketball, traveling the world, and dancing salsa.
SPANISH:
Nos complace darle la bienvenida oficialmente al Dr. José Luis Torres-Rivera, el primer quiropráctico hispano en nuestra oficina, cuyo viaje inspirador es un verdadero testimonio de dedicación, trabajo arduo y servicio comunitario. Nacido y criado en las hermosas montañas de Aibonito y Coamo, Puerto Rico, la pasión del Dr. José por ayudar a los demás comenzó temprano en la vida.
Se graduó del Sistema de Escuelas Públicas de Puerto Rico y obtuvo una Licenciatura en Ciencias Naturales de la Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce. Su sed de conocimiento lo llevó a realizar una Maestría en Educación en Salud Pública en el Campus de Ciencias Médicas de San Juan y finalmente un Doctorado en Quiropráctica del Sherman College of Chiropractic en Carolina del Sur, donde se convirtió en Embajador de la escuela y pudo participar en diferentes roles de liderazgo durante múltiples seminarios y clubes de quiropráctica como MLS, Samurai y Center of Power en Atlanta, North Carolina and South Carolina.
A lo largo de su carrera, el Dr. José ha acumulado una gran experiencia, que incluye roles como asistente de biblioteca, Monitor de Sistema de Rastreo durante la respuesta a la pandemia en Puerto Rico, Entrevistador de investigación clínica y traslacional durante el Huracán María y organizaciones comunitarias sin fines de lucro como la "Brigada Salubrista" y "EcoExploratorio" Museo de Ciencias de Puerto Rico durante la respuesta de emergencia a los terremotos.
Su compromiso de servicio se extiende más allá de la oficina: el Dr. José ha participado en viajes misioneros a Guatemala, Haití y República Dominicana, así como clases extracurriculares durante un Internado en Europa.
Además de atender a los pacientes, al Dr. José le gusta cocinar, ver anime, mantenerse activo en el gimnasio, jugar baloncesto, viajar por el mundo y bailar salsa. Orgullosamente el primer doctor de su familia, continúa generando un impacto a través de su trabajo y sus pasiones personales.
