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Dr. Chris Chianese
Functional Medicine Physician · Chiropractic Physician · Applied Nutritionist
Dr. Chris graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Marist College Cum Laude. He graduated with his Master of Science in Applied Nutrition from Canisius College, with a minor in Exercise Physiology. He was the 7th student to ever achieve Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA). His Master's Thesis [Medical Nutrition Therapy in Soft Tissue Treatment & Rehabilitation] is All-But-Published.
He graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic from Sherman College Summa Cum Laude (3.9 GPA). Dr. Chris received the Milton Garfunkel Distinction Award, the highest honor awarded in each graduating class. As the recipient of this top award, he delivered the Farewell Address at the graduation ceremony. He received most all other graduation honors including the Clinical Excellence Distinction Award, Academy of Chiropractic Excellence Award, and X Ray Internship Award. Dr. Chris is the founder and Lead Instructor of the Certification in PatientSpecific Chiropractic (CPSC) seminar series, post-graduate clinical training that provides Continuing Education in functional analysis for practicing doctors. He is also a Speaker who provides corporate Health & Wellness education and Ergonomic Specialty care.
He has achieved further advanced training in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Active Release Technique (ART), Functional Neurology, and Neuromusculoskeletal Functional Analysis & Rehabilitation. He is a Functional Medicine Specialist, a member of & listed provider for The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), which is the most prestigious organization for functional medicine in the world. He has completed their Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) curriculum and is currently in process of achieving his Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (FMCP) Board Certification through IFM, which is the highest level of education in functional medicine.
Dr. Chris is passionate about getting to the root cause of his patient's health concerns and preventing further health problems before they start. As a leading Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Chris is the authority on conservative management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. As a Functional Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chris is the authority on management of complex health problems, including chronic illness and disease. In all his work, Dr. Chris brings a salutogenic (health promotion) approach to his patient care, helping people of all ages achieve the life they deserve.



