Meet the Doctors

 

 

Dr. Michael M Quartararo

Dr. Michael M Quartararo grew up in Rotterdam and spent many summers in Saratoga Springs. He graduated Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest chiropractic college in the world. While in college, he received specialized training in pediatrics and specific upper neck adjusting techniques. He has been certified in Erhardt X-Ray training, EMG studies & performance, and animal chiropractic.  Dr. Quartararo is a member of the New York Chiropractic Council, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, International Chiropractic Association, and World Chiropractic Alliance. He is also a featured blogger on Saratoga.com. drq@adirondackchiropractic.com

Dr. Todd M Defayette

Dr. Todd M Defayette grew up in Plattsburgh, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the New York Chiropractic College in 1997. While in college, he was trained in chiropractic pediatric & geriatric care. He also has advanced specialty in sports science and biophysics (posture science). When Dr. D is not turning people's power on, he enjoys exercising, sports, and spending time with his wife of 12 years, Lauren,  and their children, Jake, Jack, and Mia. Dr. D is a member of the Doctors Speaker Bureau. This organization's mission is to educate families of the value of wellness chiropractic care. Dr. D also has a teaching degree from SUNY Courtland in physical education. drd@adirondackchiropractic.com

Dr. Sarah Westcott

Dr. Sarah started practicing Chiropractic in 1998 after completing her doctor of Chiropractic degree at the New York Chiropractic College and passing the National Boards. She started Guilderland Family Chiropractic in 1999 and merged with Adirondack Advanced Chiropractic in 2007. As wife to Aaron, mother of Emma , Asher and Ben, and chiropractor at AAC Guilderland, she gives a face to the expression “the busier you are, the more you get done!” She is a featured blogger on Albany.com. drsarah@adirondackchiropractic.com

  

Dr. Thanasi Sarris

Dr. Thanasi Sarris grew up up in Niskayuna and graduated from New York Chiropractic College in 2004.  He opened an office in Guilderland/Colonie in 2005 and in 2009 joined the AAC team.  He is a past district president and a current member of the New York Chiropractic Council.  He is also a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.  Dr. Thanasi enjoys horses, sports (he plays goalie in ice hockey) and spending time with his wife Beth and son Kosta. drthanasi@adirondackchiropractic.com

 

 

 

 

 


Meet the Staff

Ballston Spa

Vera Durden

Vera Durden joined our practice after being under chiropractic wellness care for many years at AAC. Vera and her husband Robert are retired teachers and have lived in the Ballston Spa/Saratoga area for over 20 years. They are both active in our local Kiwanis club and participate at the highest level in promoting wellness in our area. vera@adirondackchiropractic.com

Kellie Roberts

Kellie Roberts has lived in the Saratoga Springs area all her life. She attended Saratoga Springs High School and graduated in 1995. She and her husband Travis have two children, Nathan and Brooke. She joined Adirondack Advanced Chiropractic in March 2002 and is the Financial Manager of the office. She also assists patients at the front desk. She is a member of the Chiropractic Assistant Association of New York. kellie@adirondackchiropractic.com

 

 

 

Nikki

Nicole joined the Ballston Spa AAC Family Wellness Center in July of 2009. She has been under chiropractic care since she was seven, and has passed on the wellness tradition to her daughter at birth, who is now 4. Nicole is presently in school for massage therapy to continue with the wellness tradition that she has grown up in “healing with touch”. She is very energetic and loves to pass on the idea that “the power that makes the body heals the body.” Nikki@adirondackchiropractic.com

 

 

 

 

 

Alicia Elliott


 
Alicia has been a part of the Ballston Spa AAC Family Wellness team since January of 2008. She is a proud new mom of her daughter, Mila, who also receives chiropractic wellness care and has since birth. She is the offices Tech CA along with the New Patient Meet and Greet. She is a firm believer in living a healthy, well-adjusted lifestyle and enjoys helping those around her to do the same. Alicia@adirondackchiropractic.com

 

 

 

 

Guilderland

Martha Davis

Martha joined AAC of Guilderland in 2004 after being a practice member for several years. She and her husband, Bud, have been married for 31 years.  They have 4 children and 4 grandchildren. She and her husband, who is a pastor, are active in church activities including worship group, children's puppetry, food pantry and Sunday school. They both enjoy helping others lead full, healthy lives. MarthaD@adirondackchiropractic.com (E-mail Martha your financial questions for the Guilderland office!)

 

 

 

  

Jessica Minniear

Jessica recently joined the AAC team after graduating from Baptist Bible College  and Baptist for Israel Institute.  She has been receiving adjustments for several years and greatly appreciates chiropractic wellness care.  She is active in her local church, helping and teaching where needed.   You will see her smiling face greating you at the Guilderland AAC office. jessicam@adirondackchiropractic.com (E-mail Jessica your questions about appointments, policies, events, etc. at the Guilderland Office!)