Meet Our Team of Family Centered Chiropractors
Dr. Abby Manol Persoleo (she/her)
perinatal & infant chiropractic, infant feeding specialist, tongue & lip tie expert
Dr. Persoleo has had a passion for health and wellness her entire life. Through her extensive education in pregnancy, pediatrics and infant feeding, professional experience supporting thousands of families in private practice since 2012 along with many years of experience in the health and fitness industry, she has developed the tools to provide you with expert level care for the pregnant body and postpartum period.
Dr. Abby is passionate about the evaluation and treatment of pregnant people and infants. She has completed a significant amount advanced training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and Spinning Babies® and is a member of the American Pregnancy Association, Evidence Based Birth Professionals and the ICPA. Dr. Abby has completed the Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner training and loves incorporating the Spinning Babies Paradigm into her work with pregnant people. Alongside her pregnancy practice, Dr. Abby specializes in working with infants with latching difficulties. She is passionate about helping precrawling babies age 0-4months and is continuously completing postgraduate training in pediatric chiropractic.
Dr. Abby was born and raised in Canada where she was a member of a National gold medal winning synchronized swimming team. She obtained a diploma in Fitness & Lifestyle Management from George Brown College and worked as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and fitness consultant for several years, she then went on to study Kinesiology at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Dr. Abby relocated to the Finger Lakes to attend New York Chiropractic College where she met her husband Dr. Michael. They now live in Lansing with their three children and wonderful labradoodle.
Professional Memberships:
Evidence Based Birth Professionals
American Chiropractic Association Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics
Friend of the Ithaca Doula Collective
Doula Access Initiative, Board Member
American Pregnancy Association
International Affiliation of Tongue-Tie Professionals
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
American Chiropractic Association
perinatal & infant chiropractic, infant feeding specialist, tongue & lip tie expert
Dr. Persoleo has had a passion for health and wellness her entire life. Through her extensive education in pregnancy, pediatrics and infant feeding, professional experience supporting thousands of families in private practice since 2012 along with many years of experience in the health and fitness industry, she has developed the tools to provide you with expert level care for the pregnant body and postpartum period.
Dr. Abby is passionate about the evaluation and treatment of pregnant people and infants. She has completed a significant amount advanced training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and Spinning Babies® and is a member of the American Pregnancy Association, Evidence Based Birth Professionals and the ICPA. Dr. Abby has completed the Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner training and loves incorporating the Spinning Babies Paradigm into her work with pregnant people. Alongside her pregnancy practice, Dr. Abby specializes in working with infants with latching difficulties. She is passionate about helping precrawling babies age 0-4months and is continuously completing postgraduate training in pediatric chiropractic.
Dr. Abby was born and raised in Canada where she was a member of a National gold medal winning synchronized swimming team. She obtained a diploma in Fitness & Lifestyle Management from George Brown College and worked as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and fitness consultant for several years, she then went on to study Kinesiology at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Dr. Abby relocated to the Finger Lakes to attend New York Chiropractic College where she met her husband Dr. Michael. They now live in Lansing with their three children and wonderful labradoodle.
Professional Memberships:
Evidence Based Birth Professionals
American Chiropractic Association Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics
Friend of the Ithaca Doula Collective
Doula Access Initiative, Board Member
American Pregnancy Association
International Affiliation of Tongue-Tie Professionals
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
American Chiropractic Association
Dr. Michael Persoleo (he/him)
family chiropractor
Dr. Persoleo is a family chiropractor who loves to care for the partners, spouses, parents, grandparents…etc! of Dr. Abby’s patients. Dr. Michael has been in private practice for over a decade and provides specific and effective evidence based chiropractic care to help you live your healthiest life and feel great. He loves supporting parents on their journey to enjoy parenthood and be the best parent possible.
Dr. Michael has a diverse skill set to meet each patients unique needs. Some of his preferred techniques include manual diversified adjustments, McGill Method, active muscle release, cold laser therapy, instrument assisted adjustments, flexion distraction and drop table adjustments. He loves to support all members of the family, and specifically enjoys working with:
- Dad’s and other non-birthing parents
- athletes
- children (school age through adolescents)
Dr. Michael is a father to three amazing children age 9 and under and loves spending his free time exploring the Finger Lakes with his family, fly fishing and being outside in nature.
Education:
West Virginia University - BSc in Exercise Physiology with Medical Emphasis
New York Chiropractic College - Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine
Webster Technique Certified
ICPA 200 hour Pediatric Certification
Postgraduate Essentials in Animal Chiropractic Certification
family chiropractor
Dr. Persoleo is a family chiropractor who loves to care for the partners, spouses, parents, grandparents…etc! of Dr. Abby’s patients. Dr. Michael has been in private practice for over a decade and provides specific and effective evidence based chiropractic care to help you live your healthiest life and feel great. He loves supporting parents on their journey to enjoy parenthood and be the best parent possible.
Dr. Michael has a diverse skill set to meet each patients unique needs. Some of his preferred techniques include manual diversified adjustments, McGill Method, active muscle release, cold laser therapy, instrument assisted adjustments, flexion distraction and drop table adjustments. He loves to support all members of the family, and specifically enjoys working with:
- Dad’s and other non-birthing parents
- athletes
- children (school age through adolescents)
Dr. Michael is a father to three amazing children age 9 and under and loves spending his free time exploring the Finger Lakes with his family, fly fishing and being outside in nature.
Education:
West Virginia University - BSc in Exercise Physiology with Medical Emphasis
New York Chiropractic College - Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine
Webster Technique Certified
ICPA 200 hour Pediatric Certification
Postgraduate Essentials in Animal Chiropractic Certification