Team Member
Dr. Pulley
When Dr. Pulley was in college, she began experiencing sharp, shooting low back pain. It kept her from standing for more than 15 minutes at a time. Once her mother brought her to a chiropractor, she realized this pain was not normal and that she would not have to live with it for the rest of her life. After a few adjustments, she was able to stand for as long as she wanted without pain – and the headaches she did not realize were connected were gone too! At this point, the seasonal allergies she had since childhood cleared up as well, allowing her to come off all of her medications.

Dr. Pulley had been attending college for Biomedical Engineering instead of pre-med with the intention of becoming a holistic MD or a DO. At this point, she realized that she really wanted to become a chiropractor so that she could help people with her hands instead of drugs and surgery to provide the kind of life-changing care she had experienced herself.

After finishing her undergraduate education, Dr. Pulley went on to study chiropractic at New York Chiropractic College. While there, she started to learn acupuncture at the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at NYCC, finding that it was an effective complementary practice that allowed her to help even more people. Dr. Pulley decided to open her own practice in North Andover, MA, so that she could offer both chiropractic and acupuncture services. Dr. Pulley has always been very interested in nutrition as well. Read that story here! 

Dr. Pulley is originally from Pepperell, MA, and is glad to be back in the area after her long academic journey all over the country. She is looking forward to helping you help yourself reach your health goals through chiropractic and acupuncture.

Resume:

Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC) from New York Chiropractic College (NYCC)
Master of Science Acupuncture (MSA) from the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at NYCC
Master of Science Applied Clinical Nutrition from NYCC
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Team Member
Steve DiOrio
Hanshi Steve DiOrio is a dynamic expert in health, fitness, and personal transformation. Holding a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential, a Primal Diet Coach certification, and a Precision Nutrition Level One Certification, he specializes in diet counseling, exercise science, and corrective exercise. Hanshi Steve is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve peak performance and well-being through tailored nutrition strategies and innovative fitness techniques.

With decades of hands-on experience, Hanshi Steve combines cutting-edge knowledge with practical application. His unique approach has helped countless clients build strength, recover from injuries, and optimize their overall health. Through methods like the X3 Bar System and a Paleo-inspired lifestyle, he has achieved impressive personal results, gaining muscle and vitality even into his 60s.

As a long-time martial artist and instructor in Okinawan Uechi-Ryu Karate at The Dojo – Billerica, Hanshi Steve also integrates the discipline and focus of martial arts into his coaching. He is the author of Kickstart Your Parenting: Karate Principles for Raising Strong Kids, a book that blends the philosophy of martial arts with actionable life lessons.

Hanshi Steve’s mission is to inspire others to take control of their health, unlock their potential, and thrive at any stage of life.