Vernon Chiropractor, Dr. David Giacalone

"IT'S JUST STRESS." That's what doctor after doctor told me it was.

I was on my summer break between my sophomore and junior year at college and my headaches were severe. The only stress I had was I was experiencing severe headaches. I remember tweaking my neck lifting weights that summer but my doctor said that it couldn't be causing my headaches. The neurologist and ophthalmologist couldn't find anything wrong...."it must be stress."

Upon returning for my junior year in college, my headaches continued and it was hard to study. Unfortunately, my grades started to suffer. I decide to talk to my advisor and discuss taking the semester off to get rid of "my stress." He told me to go see his chiropractor. It was the best advice I've ever received. Not only did my headaches go away within a month, but because of my experience, I decided to make chiropractic my profession. I often look back on that day as it lead me into doing something I enjoy most in this world; helping others get well.

So who am I?

My name is Dr. David Giacalone. Most of my patients just call me Dr. G or Dave. I am a chiropractor who truly cares about his patients. My goal for you and all of my patients is get you well as soon as possible and give you guidance to keep you that way.

After graduating from Springfield College with a BS degree in Biology in 1988, I decided to go to where it all started, Palmer College of Chiropractic. It was a great decision. I graduated Magna Cum Laude, in 1993 and came out feeling confident in my abilities as a chiropractor.

I went to practice in Groton, CT as an associate for three years where I refined my skills as a chiropractor. In 1996, I decided it was time to go out on my own and opened the Buckland Hills Chiropractic Center in Manchester. In 2003, I moved my office to Vernon where I continue to practice today.

When I'm not in the office I spend most of my time with my wife Susan and our two beautiful girls, Jenni and Danielle. They are the joy of our life. They both play soccer and Jenni does track and Danielle does gymnastics. It keeps us busy. Other times I am exercising. I am an avid triathlete and a two time Ironman finisher. This keeps me very busy, but I feel living a healthy lifestyle is very important and helps me to care for my family and patients better.

I am not perfect, but I do try my best to practice what I preach. In order to keep myself in good health, I receive regular chiropractic adjustments, exercise and try to eat a healthy balanced diet - I do enjoy good chocolate on occasion. I hope through my example, I can impart to my patients to take charge of their health and live a happier, healthier and pain free life.

Enough about me! How can we help you with achieving your health care goals. Give our Vernon office a call, or email us using the link below so we can help you take your first step towards better health. I look forward to the opportunity to help you.