Meet the Doctors

Nicole D'Ippolito, B.S. D.C.

Dr. Nicole D'Ippolito has a passion for chiropractic and truly loves her patients to health. Dr. Nicole is committed to service and respect for her staff and patients. She did her undergraduate studies at Trenton State College in New Jersey and her graduate studies at Life University in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Nicole now resides in Asheville and has been practicing in Asheville for 8 years.

In addition to adjusting the many families of Asheville, Dr. Nicole also enjoys educating the community about chiropractic every chance she gets! She has written several articles for the Asheville Citizen Times and speaks out regularly to many civic groups, colleges, high schools and elementary schools about natural health through chiropractic. Dr. Nicole has lectured to groups such as Givens Estate, the Multiple Sclerosis Group, the Fibromyalgia group and the Arthritis foundation. She donates her time to teach children about backpack safety and hosts the annual Kids Day Amercia/International.

Dr. Nicole enjoys spending time with her daughter, Gabriella and husband, James when she's not serving her patients. Her hobbies are mountain bike riding, hiking and exploring the outdoors.

 

Dr. Jennifer O'Connor

JenniferDr Jennifer O’Connor has been passionate about health and wellness for many years. She began the journey into chiropractic as a patient herself, and after experiencing the many wonderful changes in her overall health, she decided that this was her calling. In a bold move, she made a career change from Special Education to start her Chiropractic career. Dr. Jennifer did her undergraduate studies at the University of Rhode Island and went on to graduate Cum Laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC.

Dr Jennifer has previously practiced in her homestate of New Hampshire, adjusting and educating many families on the benefits of chiropractic care. She also served on a Chiropractic Mission Trip to Brazil where she was a member of a team of 20 chiropractors that served thousands of families. Her goals are to serve the wonderful families of her community through natural chiropractic care. She hopes to empower the people she serves to lead a life of optimal health and wellness.

Dr. Jennifer has always had a love for the mountains and is very happy to be here in Asheville. She enjoys spending time with her fiance Jeff, whom she will be marrying in April 2010. They both enjoy being outdoors, spending time hiking and camping. Dr. Jennifer also enjoys yoga, reading and learning about healthy eating. She is very excited to be joining the team at D’Ippolito Family Chiropractic and becoming a part of the Asheville community.

 

Meet the Staff

 

Christy Bullman CCA

Christy was born and raised in Hendersonville, NC. She attended Western Carolina University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. After graduating from Western Carolina, Christy went on to work at local hotels and resorts where she earned experience in customer service and office managing. In 2008, she felt it was time for a career change and moved over to the medical field and joined the team at D’Ippolito Family Chiropractic Center.

Christy Has also completed the Chiropractic Certification by the North Carolina Chiropractic Association, and is a certified Chiropractic Assistant.

In her free time, Christy enjoys being outdoors and enjoying all that the mountains has to offer. She has also been an avid swimmer all her life, beginning at an early age and swimming competitively through high school. She has had experience swimming at state competitions as well as over seas in Australia at the Down Under Games. Christy still loves to swim today and is looking to get back into competition soon.

 

 

 

Hesper Shallcross, BA, LMBT # 5462

Hesper began working for D’Ippolito Family Chiropractic Center in 2002 as a Front Desk Chiropractic Assistant. After that, she was trained in Insurance Billing and Collections and then became certified as a Radiological Technologist (X-Ray Tech). A couple years later she decided to continue her education in the Healing Arts by enrolling in school at The Whole You, School of Massage and Bodywork in Rutherfordton, NC. Hesper has been practicing massage therapy privately and in spas for a couple of years, but now finally has the opportunity to offer her services to our patients! Hesper has been trained in a variety of modalities (over 20!), ranging from Medical, Sports, Prenatal and Neuromuscular Therapy, to Shiatsu, Thai, Reflexology and Lomi Lomi. She is excited to work with our patients in conjunction with their Chiropractic Care in order to facilitate their healing and bring them closer to a pain free, blissful existence!

 

 

Rhonda Care MS L ac. #434, LMBT # 8641

Moved to Asheville after living and having a private practice in New York City and the Connecticut Shoreline for many years. She is a graduate of Tri State College of Acupuncture in New York City. She has her Master's of Science in Acupuncture and is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Body worker. She is certified with the National Commission for Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her postgraduate studies in Acupuncture include Trigger Point Acupuncture, Japanese Meridian Style Acupuncture, Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation, and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Her postgraduate bodywork training includes Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Foot Reflexology, Polarity, and Trager bodywork.

 

 

She has experience treating a broad range of issues such as sport injuries, chronic joint pain, TMJ, back pain, plantar fascitis, headache, fatigue, digestive disorders, and mild depression. She has also helped people quit smoking and make other healthy life style changes. She currently volunteers auricular acupuncture to Veterans to reduce stress. Also, she loves to use acupuncture as an approach to facial rejuvenation to help the face reflect a healthy glowing appearance. 
 
Her private practice as a Massage Therapist prior to becoming an acupuncturist afforded her a wonderful opportunity to refine skills in therapeutic touch so whether using acupuncture needles or massage modalities she aims to impart to her patients that they are in “ good hands ”.

 

 

 

Christy Cole LMBT# 4945

Christy Cole

 

 

 

 
Christy was born and raised in Forest City, NC. She moved to Hendersonville five years ago and has been loving it ever since! 

 
 In the summer of 2002 Christy received her first Swedish/Deep tissue massage from a friend who was a massage therapist. She was amazed not only in the results the treatment, but also how tension and pain can build up over time without her even realizing it! This lead to a further study into massage therapy as a whole. The more she learned the more interested she was, which is why she enrolled in a massage therapy training program. She graduated from The Center for Massage and Natural Health in the fall of 2003 and has been working in this field ever since.  Whether recovering from a car accident, loosening stiff muscles, or just decreasing stress levels, massage therapy is a tried and true therapy that lends to better overall health.  

 
No matter the setting; chiropractic offices, spas or individual clients, Christy strives to tailor each session to fit each patient.  She has received extra education in the fields of Prenatal massage, Reflexology and Lymphatic massage, and looks forward to increasing her knowledge in other modalities.  Having 6 years of continuous working experience has allowed her to blend the variety techniques she has learned into every massage to meet the needs of each person.  

 
When she is not practicing massage, Christy enjoys sharing in a volunteer bible education program as well as traveling, hiking, biking, reading new books with her book club, playing golf (along with other sports), cooking, and hanging out with her friends. She has traveled to many places abroad, such as Alaska, the Caribbean, and England to name a few. 

 
Christy believes, from experience, that chiropractic care is essential to the health and well being of every person. She looks forward to working with the patients and staff at the D’Ippolito Family Chiropractic Center to decrease stress and increase health for everyone!

 

 

Stephanie Metzger LMBT#

 

Stephanie Metzger is a certified and licensed massage therapist in NC who is dedicated to the healing arts. After graduating from Clemson University with a degree in Marketing and Parks Recreation and Tourism Management, she worked in sales for a short period before her desire to help people and interest in health and body care lead her to a career in massage therapy. She attended The Center of Massage and Natural Health in Asheville NC. Incorporating knowledge of anatomy and body mechanics in therapeutic/deep tissue massages, Stephanie is able to help with releasing muscle tension. She has a thorough understanding of sports related injuries, chronic pain holding areas, and the need for both physical and emotional stress release.  Her Swedish massage uses longer flowing strokes that assists in releasing stress and deep relaxation. With strong, caring hands, she is personally committed to the care of each of her clients and will develop specialized treatments to best meet their needs. Her hobbies include kayaking, biking, yoga, skiing, hiking, gardening, and reading.