11 Local Practices Your Neighbors Trust

When someone in the Woburn Residents Facebook group asked for a recommendation for a good chiropractor in Woburn or a surrounding town, the answers came pouring in. Dozens of neighbors weighed in with the names of practitioners who have helped them through back pain, sciatica, sports injuries, post-accident recovery, pregnancy aches, headaches, and everything in between.

Local recommendations are gold — they cut through the noise of online reviews and reflect real, lived experience from people in your community. So I pulled together every chiropractor mentioned in that thread, verified each practice independently, and put them all in one place. Whether you’re moving to Woburn, moving to Reading, or simply looking for a trusted local provider, here are the chiropractors north of Boston who have earned their patients’ loyalty.

Why so many people are turning to chiropractic care

Before we get into the list, a little context worth knowing.

Chiropractic care has become significantly more mainstream over the past two decades. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), part of the National Institutes of Health, about 11% of U.S. adults received chiropractic care in 2022 — up from 7.4% in 2002. That’s a meaningful increase, and it tracks with what we hear from neighbors locally: more and more people are reaching for non-drug, non-surgical options first.

There’s good reason for that shift. The American College of Physicians’ 2017 clinical practice guideline — published in Annals of Internal Medicine — recommends that physicians and patients try non-drug approaches first for low back pain, including superficial heat, massage, acupuncture, and spinal manipulation, before turning to medication. For chronic low back pain, the guideline lists spinal manipulation among more than a dozen non-drug therapies considered appropriate first-line options.

Low back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the country. The NCCIH estimates that roughly 8 out of 10 people will experience it at some point in their lives. So if you’re reading this because your back has been talking to you, you’re in very good company.

A few practical notes from the same NCCIH resource that are worth keeping in mind as you read through this list:

• Spinal manipulation can produce small but meaningful improvements in pain and function for both acute and chronic low back pain.
• Side effects, when they occur, are usually mild and short-lived (some increased soreness, stiffness, or a temporary headache that resolves within 24 hours).
• Serious side effects are rare, but it’s important to share your full health history — including any preexisting conditions and medications — with the practitioner before starting treatment.
• Before booking, ask about the chiropractor’s education and licensure, their experience with your specific condition, expected number of sessions, out-of-pocket costs, and insurance coverage.

In Massachusetts, every practicing chiropractor must hold an active license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Chiropractors. You can verify any provider’s license status, including any disciplinary history, through the state’s Check a Health Profession License tool. It’s a useful step before booking with anyone — not just chiropractors.

A quick editorial note before we get into the list: this is a community-sourced roundup, not medical advice. Always consult with your primary care physician about whether chiropractic care is right for your specific situation, and verify insurance coverage before your first appointment.

Woburn

Woburn is something of a hub for chiropractic care, with practitioners clustered around the Tradecenter complex, Baldwin Green Common, and Cummings Park.

Winchester Chiropractic Center — 300 Tradecenter Drive, Suite 4460, Woburn | (781) 933-5051

Founded in 1998 by Dr. Lee Zohn and Dr. Gary Kane, this practice came up more than any other in the thread. Multiple commenters specifically mentioned both doctors by name, with patients describing them as everything from “amazing” to “the best.” The center has grown over the years and now includes Dr. Heidi (who specializes in pediatric and prenatal care), Dr. Candace Maddalo, and Dr. Neil Hutchinson. They offer spinal decompression, laser therapy, sports chiropractic, and pregnancy-related care.

Fuller Chiropractic — 3 Baldwin Green Common, Suite 207, Woburn | (781) 933-3332

Dr. Scott Fuller has been practicing in Woburn since 1993. Several neighbors recommended him for issues that physical therapy alone couldn’t resolve. One commenter offered detailed driving directions and described him as trustworthy with fair pricing — high praise from a longtime patient. Dr. Fuller is also a published author, has a long-running local cable health show, and brings a wellness-and-prevention approach to his practice.

Moramarco Chiropractic Office — 3 Baldwin Green Common, Suite 204, Woburn | (781) 938-8558

Just down the hall from Fuller Chiropractic in the same Baldwin Green building, Dr. Marc Moramarco runs a full-service practice but is best known internationally for his work in conservative scoliosis management. He’s a co-author of Schroth Therapy: Advancements in Conservative Scoliosis Treatment, and patients travel from around the world to be fitted for the Chêneau-Gensingen brace. Worth knowing about if you or your child has scoliosis and want to explore non-surgical options.

Evolved Health Chiropractic & Sports Medicine — 8 Cedar Street, Suite 61, Woburn | (781) 460-0939

Founded by Dr. James Ellis, Evolved Health was specifically called out by name in the thread, with both Dr. Ellis and Dr. Kate Tambascio receiving enthusiastic recommendations. They focus on sports chiropractic and longer treatment sessions (about 30 minutes), incorporating myofascial release, electrical stimulation, the Graston Technique, and RockTape. They have a second location in Chelmsford as well.

New England Sports Therapy — 100 Tower Office Park, Suite U, Woburn | (781) 608-5196

Dr. Jessica Camplese earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree alongside a Master’s in Sports Health Science, and her practice reflects that dual focus. She works with athletes of all ages and levels, but you don’t need to be an athlete to be a patient. She’s also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, which tells you something about how seriously she takes physical performance and injury recovery. Services include shockwave therapy, dry needling, and soft tissue mobilization.

North Shore Spine & Rehab — 500 W Cummings Park, Suite 6400, Woburn | (781) 938-9400

Dr. Michael Pendolino’s practice has been part of the Cummings Park complex for over 20 years, specializing in spinal decompression and rehabilitation. Patients have reported significant relief from herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and chronic back pain.

Burlington

The two practices in Burlington are both well-established neighborhood institutions with decades of patient relationships behind them.

Marini Chiropractic — 1 Mountain Road, Burlington | (781) 229-6333

Of all the practices mentioned in the thread, Dr. David Marini got the most enthusiastic shoutouts — multiple neighbors called him out by name, with stories ranging from sciatica recovery to monthly maintenance care that “made all the difference.” Dr. Marini is a Woburn native who has been practicing in Burlington since 1989. He’s also the co-inventor of the StretchTowel, used by professional athletes and rehab patients across the U.S. and Canada.

Burlington Chiropractic — 21 A Street, Burlington | (781) 229-9505

Dr. Matthew “Guy” Craig has been treating patients in Burlington for over 30 years and is a multiple-time winner of the Wicked Local Reader’s Choice Award for Burlington’s best chiropractor. His practice combines chiropractic adjustments with muscle therapy, which patients report has been particularly effective for stubborn shoulder, hip, and extremity issues. (Note: a few directory listings have this practice on Middlesex Turnpike, but the actual address is 21 A Street — call ahead if you’re using GPS.)

North Reading

Denaro Chiropractic — 350 Park Street, Suite 106 (South Building), North Reading | (978) 664-1500

Dr. Abbey Denaro is a North Reading native who opened her practice in her hometown in 2013. She specializes in prenatal and pediatric care and is certified in the Webster Technique for pregnant patients. Multiple neighbors in the thread vouched for her enthusiastically — and as someone who has personally recommended her before, I can second that. She’s exactly the kind of warm, knowledgeable practitioner a community-based blog like this exists to highlight.

Wilmington

If you live in Wilmington or one of its neighbors, this practice is a multi-generational community staple.

Thomas Chiropractic — 200 Jefferson Road, Suite 106, Wilmington | (978) 658-3699

A second-generation chiropractic practice, Thomas Chiropractic was founded by Dr. Michael J. Thomas, Sr., who practiced in Wilmington for 42 years before passing the practice to his daughter, Dr. Katelyn (Kate) Pierson-Thomas. Dr. Kate is certified in Applied Kinesiology and brings 11 years of additional experience from Washington State. The practice also offers Whole Food Nutrition counseling and Red Light Therapy. Several patients in the thread spoke about being seen by both generations of Thomas chiropractors over the years.

Middleton

DiMauro Chiropractic — 69 South Main Street (Route 114), Middleton | (978) 777-2737

Dr. Mike DiMauro has been practicing on Route 114 in Middleton since 2009. While Middleton is a bit farther north than the core service area for many Woburn-area readers, it’s a reasonable drive for those in Tewksbury, Wilmington, or Reading, and one neighbor in the thread said her family went to him for years before moving out of state.

How to choose the right chiropractor for you

Eleven practices is a lot to choose from, but they generally break down into a few clear categories:

If you want a generalist with deep community roots, Marini Chiropractic, Burlington Chiropractic, Fuller Chiropractic, and Thomas Chiropractic all have decades of practice in their towns and serve patients of all ages and conditions.

If you’re an athlete or have a sports-related injury, New England Sports Therapy and Evolved Health Chiropractic & Sports Medicine specialize in this and bring both sports chiropractic and rehab expertise.

If you’re pregnant or looking for pediatric care, Denaro Chiropractic and Winchester Chiropractic Center both have practitioners certified in the Webster Technique and prenatal/pediatric care.

If you have scoliosis or a complex spinal condition, Moramarco Chiropractic Office is internationally known for non-surgical scoliosis treatment.

If you want spinal decompression specifically, Winchester Chiropractic Center and North Shore Spine & Rehab both offer this as a core service.

When you call to book, the NCCIH’s questions worth asking are a useful starting point: ask about the practitioner’s training and any certifications relevant to your condition, how many visits are typically expected for someone with your situation, what the costs look like with and without insurance, and whether they coordinate with your primary care physician. A good chiropractor will welcome those questions.

Keep exploring local resources

If this kind of community-sourced local guide is useful to you, you may also like our roundup of trusted local services across the region, our small business directory, and our weekly events calendar — packed with things to do across Woburn, Burlington, Reading, Winchester, Wilmington, and the surrounding towns.

Have a chiropractor north of Boston you love who isn’t on this list? Drop me a note — I’m always looking to add more trusted local resources for our community.

This roundup was sourced from a community recommendation thread in the Woburn Residents Facebook group. All practices were independently verified for current address, phone number, website, and licensure status with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Chiropractors at time of publication. Listings are not paid placements — they’re just neighbors recommending neighbors.

Sources cited

• National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH), Spinal Manipulation: What You Need To Know
• American College of Physicians, Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain — Clinical Practice Guideline (2017, Annals of Internal Medicine)
• Massachusetts Board of Registration of Chiropractors, Mass.gov
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Check a Health Profession License