My first experience with chiropractic was after doing gymnastics. I had severe torticollis (neck pain) and my father took me to his chiropractor, Dr. Ronald Nickolich.
After that adjustment, not only was my neck pain-free but I could also hear and see better. Even colors seemed clearer. I told my father immediately, "That's what I want to be - a chiropractor!"
I started working with Dr. Nickolich in Pittsburgh at age 13, developing X-rays and helping with performing therapy on patients. When I was in junior high school, my mother was on strong pain medications because of severe back and neck pain. If the pain didn't keep her in bed, the medications did. She was only 35. The orthopedic surgeons said that she would be in a wheelchair within 10 years.
My father would have none of that. He took her, kicking and screaming, to Dr. Nickolich. After three months of chiropractic care, my mother became totally free of pain and medication. She became involved in life again. She could care for her family again.
Her experience only strengthened my resolve to become a chiropractor. After graduating from high school, at age 17, I entered into one of two pre-chiropractic programs in the United States at California State University of Pennsylvania. I then attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, graduated in 1987 and have been licensed in three states: Nevada, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
And my mother, now 77, walks and moves freely - no wheelchair for her! She does walks her dog, plays bridge and even does yoga.
Chiropractic is my passion and my life. Each day, I look forward to helping everyone who comes through my door. I love to help people discover how much better life is with a spine that's properly aligned.
I promise you, if you come to my office, you won't feel like a number - except maybe number one! Because when you come here, you're my top priority.
Yours in good health,
Dr. Nancy Fallon
Board Certified Chiropractic Physician
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