170 Intrepid Lane        Syracuse, New York 13205         (315) 492-4060

Providers and Staff

Carrie Goettsch, D.C.

Initially starting a chiropractic practice in the Syracuse University area in 1981, Dr. Goettsch moved to Brighton Hill Chiropractic’s present location December 1990. Dr. Goettsch is a 1980 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic (Davenport, Iowa) and a 1976 graduate of Ithaca College (BFA music). She grew up in DeWitt, N.Y. attending the Jamesville-DeWitt and Amherst, N.Y. school districts.

Certified in Neurodiagnostic Testing and CPR for Healthcare Professionals, Dr. Goettsch is a member of the NYS Chiropractic Association and the Excellus Chiropractic Advisory Committee.

Career highlights include volunteering chiropractic services in the Dominican Republic on a 9 day mission trip in 1993, serving as treating chiropractor with the 15th Maccabiah Games in Israel in 1997 and with the Maccabiah Pan American Games in Chile in 2003, and singing at the White House in Washington, D.C. in December 2002 and 2004 as a member of the Master’s Touch Chorale. Dr. Goettsch, husband Marty (a psych nurse) and their three daughters reside in LaFayette, NY.

Nathan Hamm, D.C.

Dr. Nathan Hamm, a 2004 graduate of New York Chiropractic College, has joined the professional staff at Brighton Hill Chiropractic, PC. Prior to joining the staff at Brighton Hill Chiropractic, Dr. Hamm practiced in a large multi-specialty spine clinic in the NYC area, in a patient centered environment where innovative medical care, physical therapy and chiropractic care were provided collaboratively.

Raised in the Syracuse area, Dr. Hamm earned a Bachelor of Science degree (and the coveted Male Athlete of the Year award his senior year) at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN. While an undergrad, Dr. Hamm was a member of Gym-Masters, a gymnastic team with an anti-drug message, providing half-time entertainment at NBA basketball games. In his final year of chiropractic education, Dr. Hamm interned and provided chiropractic care at Monroe Community Hospital in Rochester, NY and Oswego Health Center in Oswego, NY.

Robert Ward , D.C.

Dr. Robert Ward, a 2008 graduate of NY Chiropractic College, joined the professional staff at Brighton Hill Chiropractic in October 2008. Dr. Ward was an Academic All American at SUNY Brockport. He played all four years on the men's basketball team, as a 6’3” small forward. His undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology) was awarded in 2000. Dr. Ward graduated, magna cum laude, from New York Chiropractic College in August 2008 and during his last year of chiropractic school interned in a sports medicine facility in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Ward is certified in Graston Technique®, an interdisciplinary treatment used by nearly 5000 clinicians, including athletic trainers, chiropractors, hand therapists, occupational and physical therapists, which has been clinically proven to help muscle related injuries that have failed to respond to other therapies. Dr. Ward resides in Liverpool, NY. His fiancée, Sara, is a teacher in the East Syracuse Minoa school district.

  
Anne Bates, R.N., N.P. and Barry Bates

Anne Bates, R.N., N.P. (psychiatric nurse practitioner) and Barry Bates (previously a nuclear physicist) are certified in neurofeedback. Neurofeedback is a specialized form of biofeedback for brainwave activity to promote clear and focused thinking. The treatments are painless, fun and last @ 30 minutes each.  The treatment consists of sticking electrodes to the head and earlobes and “playing” specially designed computer games with your mind.

Neurofeedback is considered experimental by insurance companies and is not routinely a covered service however studies to date have shown neurofeedback to be effective for ADD (attention deficit disorder), ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), and some forms of depression, learning disabilities and migraine.  For more information please call Syracuse Neurofeedback at (315) 492-3789.

Front Desk Receptionist & Billing Administrator:  Deb Rogalia

Deb has years of experience with us and expertly handles our appointment scheduling,  billing, inventory and account reconciliation. Questions about scheduling, third party billing, payments received and balances due should be directed to Deb, who cares deeply about helping things run smoothly for our office and our patients.

Chiropractic Assistant:  Andrea Massa

Andrea, our treasured chiropractic assistant and front desk receptionist, is a 2008 graduate of Bryant and Stratton with an Associate degree in Medical Assisting. Andrea keeps the front desk and appointment book running smoothly, helps our patients and staff navigate through the maze of requisite paperwork, assists with patient exams, develops x-rays, performs phalangeal bone density screening and helps maintain inventory. Andrea is the pleasant, caring person on the other side of the phone when you call the office and she is available to answer any questions you may have about our office.

Bookkeeper: Diane Mertens

A dependable and appreciated employee of Brighton Hill Chiropractic since 1983, Diane handles bill paying, payroll and general accounting activities.

Administrative Assistant: Thea Smith

Thea has been a trusted member of our staff since 2003. Thea works part-time as an administrative assistant behind the scenes, keeping our paperwork and files up to date and organized. As a Pastor’s wife and prayer expert, she not only does all of her work diligently but also serves as our spiritual staff “mom”. While the office staff express a collective sigh of relief to have Thea do the work no one else seems to find the time to do, she thanks us for her flex-job that gives her a little diversion/vacation from her 24-7 other responsibilities. That's what you call a win-win!