Atlas Chiropractic

Atlas Chiropractic Chiropractors use adjustments to restore joint function and support the nervous system. He lives in Westfield with his wife Kathy and their dog Ernesto.

They help patients maintain optimal health while avoiding unnecessary drugs or surgery. After graduation from high School Dr Jim did a two year hitch in the U.S. Army where he was trained as a medic and became interested in the medical field. After discharge from the Army he entered an Associate in Science in Respiratory Therapy Program. Upon graduation he worked for 3 years as a Respiratory Therapist in the Hospital setting but became disillusioned with the medical profession. Having developed an interest in weight training in high school that had stuck with him through the years he decided to go into the fitness business. He owned and operated two fitness facilities over a 10 year period, U.S.A. Gym in Westfield, and Super Fitness in West Springfield and during that time was introduced to Chiropractic. He sold his businesses in 1989 and went to Chiropractic school at the age of 38. He Graduated from Life Chiropractic College in Marieta, Georgia in 1995 and then opened an office in Mobile, Alabama. After one year in Mobile he returned to MA and worked as an associate for another year. He opened Atlas Chiropractic in West Springfield in 1997 and moved the office 3 miles down the road to Holyoke in September 2007. Dr. Jim developed an intense interest in low force "tonal" techniques while at Life Chiropractic College (Life University) and over the years has done a great deal of additional training in Network Spinal Analysis, in Atlas orthogonal Technique, in Sacro-Occipital technique, in Thompson Technique, in Logan basic Technique, in Activator technique and in Toffness Technique. By combining some or all these techniques he has developed his own unique conservative method of restoring normal Spinal alignment and neural integrity. His burning desire is to introduce as many people as possible to the miracle of Chiropractic. His key to success is to follow your heart and do what you love. His hobbies are motorcycles and fitness. Something no one knows about him is that he was 1979 New England States Power-lifting Champion and 1984 New England's strongest man runner up.

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I wi...
01/02/2026

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
This Week only Hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808

Chronic LBP (cLBP) is a BIG problem in our society, accounting for about 33% of work-related disability. So, what is the best management strategy for cLBP? One study looked at the effectiveness of spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) using three groups of patients with cLBP. Each group recei

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I wi...
01/01/2026

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
This Week only Hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808

Though there are many different type of headache, many involve both the upper cervical region (the neck) and the head. Between the muscles that attach to the head and neck, the ligaments that hold the vertebrae together, the blood vessels that allow blood to flow to and from the head, and the ner

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01/01/2026

From us to you , received many blessings !!!

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I wi...
12/31/2025

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
This Week only Hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808

Low back pain (LBP) can arise from a number of structures that comprise the lower back like the intervertebral disk, the facet joints, the muscles and/or tendon attachments, the ligaments that hold bone to bone, the hip, and the sacroiliac joint (SIJ). Though several of these can generate pain si

12/31/2025
To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I wi...
12/30/2025

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
This Week only Hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808

Because the human head weighs between 12-15 pounds (5.44-6.80 kg), the neck and upper back muscles must constantly work to maintain an upright posture. Due to our use of computer and electronic devices, many people have forward head posture (FHP), meaning their head rests forwards on the neck mor

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I wi...
12/29/2025

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
This Week only Hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that arises when the median nerve becomes compressed as it travels through the bony tunnel made up of the eight small carpal bones of the wrist. Its symptoms include pain, numbness, and tingling in the thumb, index, middle, and thumb-side half of the ri

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I wi...
12/28/2025

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
This week only Hrs. Mon, 8:45-6, Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808

Shoulder pain can arise from a multitude of places—from joints, muscles, tendons, and bursa in and around the shoulder region as well as from more distant locations like the neck, upper back, or even referred pain from the gall bladder. The onset of shoulder pain is highly variable as it can ar

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I wi...
12/27/2025

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
Next week Hrs. Mon, 8:45-6, Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808

Migraines affect approximately 15% of the general population and are usually managed by medication. However, this traditional treatment approach is not well tolerated by some migraine sufferers due to side effects. Additionally, some people prefer to avoid the risks associated with taking some me

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I wi...
12/26/2025

To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
This week Hrs. Mon and Tues 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808

There are nine tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel at the wrist that connect the forearm muscles to the palm-side of the fingers. These tendons are encased in sheaths, and friction and heat can build-up inside these sheaths, leading to swelling, pressure, and pain (especially during fast,

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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Blessing from us to you all!!!

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01040

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Tuesday 8:30am - 1pm
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Friday 8:45am - 6pm

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After graduation from high School Dr Jim did a two year hitch in the U.S. Army where he was trained as a medic and became interested in the medical field.

After discharge from the Army he entered an Associate in Science in Respiratory Therapy Program. Upon graduation he worked for 3 years as a Respiratory Therapist in the Hospital setting but became disillusioned with the medical profession.

Having developed an interest in weight training in high school that had stuck with him through the years he decided to go into the fitness business. He owned and operated two fitness facilities over a 10 year period, U.S.A. Gym in Westfield, and Super Fitness in West Springfield and during that time was introduced to Chiropractic.

He sold his businesses in 1989 and went to Chiropractic school at the age of 38. He Graduated from Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia in 1995 and then opened an office in Mobile, Alabama. After one year in Mobile he returned to MA and worked as an associate for another year. He opened Atlas Chiropractic in West Springfield in 1997 and moved the office 3 miles down the road to Holyoke in September 2007.