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Meet Dr. Stavalone

Meet Dr. Stavalone

Hi, I’m Dr. Stavalone

Chiropractor

Megan Stavalone, DC, CACCP has been practicing in Rochester, NY for over 10 years and is passionate helping her patients feel empowered by pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.

Dr. Stavalone is certified in perinatal chiropractic by the International Pediatric Chiropractic Association (ICPA) which gives her extensive expertise in caring for women during the prenatal and postpartum phases. She is also certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP), an intensive postgraduate certification focusing on pregnancy and pediatric care, as well as practical applications of pediatric neurology and physiology. 

Dr. Stavalone has also published research on the efficacy of chiropractic care and breech babies. In October 2025, she co-authored a case report in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health regarding the resolution of breech presentation and pelvic pain through chiropractic care.

In addition to her chiropractic work, she is a DONA-trained birth doula and a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) certified doula through The VBAC Link. She regularly holds a Pelvic Movement for Labor & Delivery class for patients and for those of the birth community to help women feel more in tune with their own bodies and to promote comfort and mobility in labor and delivery.
Dr. Stavalone has 2 young children of her own, whose births inspired her to expand her knowledge of pregnancy, birth, and lactation support. 

    • SUNY University at Buffalo - Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences

    • New York Chiropractic College - Doctorate of Chiropractic

    • Certification by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP) - ICPA

    • Perinatal Chiropractic Certification - ICPA

    • VBAC Certified Birth Doula - The VBAC Link

    • Primary Spine Care Provider - Excellus BCBS

    • Webster Technique - ICPA

    • DONA International Trained Birth Doula - Beautiful Birth Choices

    • Breastfeeding and TOTs: Functional Support Through Chiropractic - Lynn Gerner, DC, Andrew Dorough, DC

    • Neurodevelopmental Challenges: Brain Based Analysis and Adjusting - Drew Rubin, DC

    • Building the Chiropractic Family Practice - Peter Kevorkian, DC

    • Research: Evidence-Informed Practice - Joel Alcantara, DC

    • Clinical Certainty Through Functional Assessment - Linda Slak, DC

    • Advanced VBAC Doula Certification - The VBAC Link

    • Spinning Babies Continuing Education Workshop - Lorenza Holt, MPH, Spinning Babies Trainer

    • Perinatal Care with Webster Certification - Pamela Stone, DC

    • The Essentials of Chiropractic: Adjusting the Infant and Child - Armand Rossi, DC

    • The Essentials of Chiropractic: Education in the Perinatal Period - Ian Shtulman, DC

    • Advanced Spinal Assessment and Adjusting for the Infant and Child - Ron Castellucci, DC

    • Advanced Perinatal Clinical Application- John Edwards, DC

    • Assessing and Reducing Risk in the Chiropractic Family Practice - Anthony Carrino. DC

    • Developmental Neurobiology - Michael Hall, DC

    • Perinatal Health: Epigenetics and Parental Nutrition - Marcia Schaefer, DC

    • Cranial Eval & Adjusting Protocols for the Infant and Child - Jeffrey Malone, DC

    • Pregnancy, Birth and Infancy From the Baby's Perspective - Jay Warren, DC

    • Postpartum Care: Improving Diaphragm, Core, and Pelvic Floor Function - Ashley Elmer, DC

    • TOTs in Infants: A Team Approach to Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation -  Lawrence Kotlow, DDS

    • Navigating the Highs and Lows of the Perinatal Family Practice - Jen Santos, DC

    • Perinatal Neuroimmunology: Patterns of Interference - Stephen Marini, DC

    • Connecting with Parents, the Baby, and Supportive Care Providers - Lisa Geiger, DC

    • Techniques: Thompson and Logan with Infant Exam - James Thompson, DC

    • Enhancing Pediatric Neuroplasticity - Drew Rubin, DC

    • Practical Neurology of the VSC & Advanced Drop Technique - John Minardi, DC

    • Breastfeeding and TOTs: Functional Support Through Chiropractic - Lynn Gerner, DC, FICPA

    • Adjusting for Birth: Maternal Biomechanics and the Effects of Fetal Positioning - Kristen Hosaka, DC, CACCP

    • Doula Cooperative of Rochester

    • Evidence-Based Birth Professional Member

    • International Chiropractic Pediatric Association

    • Rochester Infant Feeding Collaborative

  • Resolution of MRI Confirmed Breech Presentation and Pelvic Girdle Pain in a Pregnant Woman Undergoing Chiropractic Care: A Case Report & Review of the Literature

    Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health Chiropractic,Volume 2025

    Megan Stavalone DC, CACCP & Joel Alcantara, DC, PhD  

    Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, Chiropractic ~  October 6, 2025 ~ Volume 2025 ~ Pages 79-86

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