Wellness Chiropractic

At Wellness Chiropractic, our purpose is to provide excellence in chiropractic care and wellness initiatives through teamwork that inspires our patients to move well, eat well, and be well. Founded in 1981, we have been serving the healthcare needs of Downeast communities ever since. We are a passionate team of lifelong learners, dedicated to improving lives through the delivery of spinal care, nutritional, metabolic, and lifestyle counseling, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation services. We are ethically driven in our approach, putting patients first and ensuring we keep abreast of current trends to maximize experiences and outcomes. All are welcome at Wellness Chiropractic.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services to cater to the diverse needs of our patients. Our services include spinal care, nutritional counseling, metabolic evaluation, lifestyle advice, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation services. Our team of experienced chiropractors, including Dr. Michael Aker, Dr. Sarah De Preter, and Dr. Shelby Patten, utilize various techniques such as Thompson drop table, cervical drop, Logan Basic technique, Sacro Occipital Technique (S.O.T.), Cranial S.O.T., Diversified Activator methods, N.R.T., and Gonstead. We also practice Graston and Nimmo soft tissue techniques. Additionally, we provide services such as Neurological Relief Technique (N.R.T) and Trigger Point Therapy.

Meet Our Team

Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals who are passionate about helping patients achieve their wellness goals. Dr. Michael Aker, our Clinic Director, is a renowned chiropractor with extensive postgraduate studies in chiropractic neurology, acupuncture, and wellness principles. Dr. Sarah De Preter specializes in prenatal and pediatric care and is certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (C.A.C.C.P.). Dr. Shelby Patten is our family wellness chiropractor, who uses a combination of soft tissue and chiropractic techniques to care for patients. Josh Underwood, our rehabilitation specialist, works closely with our chiropractors to provide state-of-the-art rehabilitation services.