Dr. LoTempio received his Doctorate degree from New York Chiropractic College, where he obtained an advanced certification in Sports Science and Human Performance. He attended and received his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University, while playing Division I soccer for the Bearcats. At chiropractic college, he further developed his manual therapy knowledge by attending courses, and becoming certified in Active Release Technique (ART), Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab (FAKTR), and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). He prides himself on evidence-based care, pairing his manual therapy with up to date functional rehabilitation. Dr. LoTempio holds specializations in Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), and Postural Restoration Institute (PRI), which allows him to use both systematic approaches to educate and provide each patient with the tools to keep them moving, and adapting to everyday stressors.
As a Division I collegiate soccer player, Dr. LoTempio spent hundreds of hours in the training room, rehabbing an assortment of injuries. With a Bachelors degree in Psychology, he understands how pain is heavily controlled by the brain, and how our mental health can be affected. He holds a certification as an Oxygen Advantage Functional Breathing Instructor, and uses breathwork practices to tap into the nervous system, creating a bridge between your body, your physiology, and your mind. He has been through numerous post-op rehabilitation programs, and implements his own personal experience with his clinical knowledge, to provide evidence-based care.
When out of the office, Dr. LoTempio can be found reading up on the human body, checking out local cafés, or running through the streets of Boston exploring the local street art.
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Dr. Zuback was born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, where she excelled in both school and sport. Dr. Zuback graduated in 2015 from the University of Vermont with a bachelor of science in exercise and movement science where she played four years of Division 1 ice hockey. During her time at Vermont she set numerous program records including the team record for most points and goals in a single season by a catamount in 2013, the single season assists record in 2014, and scored the game winning goal in triple overtime v.s Maine in the Catamounts first ever playoff victory. In four seasons, she never missed a game and set the program record in 2015 for 137 consecutive games played. She is tied for the lead in power play goals and ended her collegiate career second all time in scoring at Vermont. After undergrad she attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College to obtain her doctor of chiropractic while playing professional women’s hockey for the Toronto Furies in the CWHL.
After her college career, she took two seasons off while beginning chiropractic school. In 2017 she decided to put the skates back on and was drafted 9th overall by Toronto Furies in the CWHL where she played one full season and was nominated for rookie of the year. Most recently Brittany was a member of the Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association in Boston. From the weekend warrior to the elite athlete and everyone in between, Dr. Zuback’s philosophy is geared towards treating the cause of a patient’s injury, rather than just the symptoms themselves. In her spare time Dr. Zuback enjoys playing hockey, golf, staying active and enjoying the great outdoors. She prides herself on staying up to date with research as well as treating through an evidence based approach focused on patient centred care.
Dr. Zuback appreciates the importance of staying current with research in order to optimize patient care and recovery. Her previous experience as a professional athlete has allowed her to understand the mind and dedication of an athlete, as well as the frustrations that come with injuries and setbacks. She stresses the importance of goal setting with all her patients, whether they are training for sport or training for life. In Dr. Zuback’s opinion, it doesn’t matter if you’re 10 or 75, movement is medicine. She will not only work with you, but collaborate with your other healthcare providers to give you the level of care you deserve.
Exercise is an important part of all Dr. Zuback’s treatments. In order to optimize outcomes, you have an important role to play in supporting your care. Studies have shown that manual therapy works best and is most effective when done in conjunction with other therapies like exercise training. Brittany will take you through a rehab regime tailored to your injury, ability level and goals. So, whether you’re just trying to live pain free, run a 5k, golf on weekends or training to PR that back squat, Brittany will create and coach you through a program just for you. Brittany insists oncare recommendations based on the evidence, her clinical experience and your preferences & goals. She not only uses manual therapy, such as manipulation, soft tissue therapy and dry needling, but also insists on the importance of patient education and understanding. Her goal is to always have you leave your appointment with peace of mind knowing a thorough plan of management is in place, self management strategies have been discussed, goals have been set and recovery in sight!
In addition to completing a rigorous degree in chiropractic medicine at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Dr. Zuback is always enhancing her education with continuing education courses. She is a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Medical provider, a Shift Concussion Management Level One Provider. Athletes and sports injuries are of special interest. She is certified in Functional Integrated Acupuncture (Dry Needling) and is trained in treating patients suffering from Knee Osteoarthritis through the University of Melbourne’s PEAK Program. Brittany is licensed to practice chiropractic in both Canada and USA.
