Meet Dr. John McAtamney
A Life-Changing Experience
At the age of 14, Dr. Mac was convinced he was going to be a veterinarian, even researching various schools. Then he became sick. After more than six days of illness, the doctors contemplated hospitalization. His parents were against the idea, and luckily, someone told them about a guy who had “magic hands”—a chiropractor!
The doctor examined Dr. Mac, explaining to his father how things were not flowing in his body as they should, using the “kink in a garden hose” analogy. After adjusting his spine, Dr. Mac got off the table symptom free, with a vibrancy and energy that’s hard to describe. Sweating profusely, Dr. Mac asked him what he did, and the doctor replied the body knows how to heal itself. When that doesn’t happen, something is interfering; the chiropractor removed the interference.
At Dr. Mac’s next visit a few days later, the doctor explained how the nervous system is the master control of the body; it makes every other system work together. As chiropractors, the only thing we do is locate, analyze, and correct the nerve interference, allowing the body to return to health naturally.
The doctor told Dr. Mac he would probably be a really good chiropractor. And Dr. Mac walked out of that office knowing his life-long journey would be into the field of health, rather than illness.
Gaining Knowledge for a Lifetime
Dr. Mac’s academic journey began at St. John’s University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Life Sciences. Upon completion, he attended New York Chiropractic College, now known as North East College of Health Professions, in Seneca Falls, NY, earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
After entering practice, he dedicated his energy to the New York Chiropractic Council, where he held several different committee positions before becoming part of the Executive Board. He served 16 years on the Council, and continues to serve as Chair of the CE Seminar Committee.
Dr. Mac is currently the principal organizer of the Long Island Chiropractic Band of Brothers, an organization dedicated to advancing the chiropractic philosophy and service to other chiropractors who want to learn more about the philosophy.
He is certified by the ICPA in the Webster technique and is now Perinatal Certified as well as a CACCP. He completed this additonal training to enhance the care he is able to provide to mommas and mommas to be. We are also now a Pathways Connect Office. This is a group of Moms and Moms to Be who meet once a month to support each other and discuss topical articles and questions. He is a member of the NY Chiropractic Council, the ICA and ICA Council on Philosophy, and a member of the IFCO. Recently, in March of 2024, Dr McAtamney was honored to be awarded a Fellowship in the American College of Chiropractors. This is in recognition of his work over the past two decades in support of the Chiropractic Profession. He served on the State Association Board of the New York Chiropractic Council for over 16 years. He is currently the organizer and facillitator of the Long Island Chiropractic Band of Brothers. A group of dedicated Chiropractors, from various locales who meet digitally on zoom bi-weekly. This is done to make sure the participating doctors stay connected and supported in the practice of Chiropractic!!
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Outside the Practice
Dr. Mac enjoys spending quality time with his wife, and adult children and his boxer dog Brody!! He enjoys visiting wineries, spending time with friends, going for long walks, and enjoying time at the seashore.
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