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MEET PAHOA CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Melissa

Merrill, D.C.

Dr. Melissa Merrill started her career in chiropractic care as a receptionist at a chiropractor's office in upstate California. After her personal experiences with chiropractic care, which changed her life, she went on to study at Life Chiropractic College West, graduating in 2013. She began working at D'Amico Chiropractic in Fortuna, CA and discovered her love of helping people, especially pregnant women and young children. The youngest keiki she has adjusted to date was just 22 hours old. Some of her techniques include drop table chiropractic, muscles testing, activator adjustment treatments, and percussor therapy.

Dr. Melissa moved to Pahoa to continue the chiropractic practice of Dr. Roy Lozano, who chose to retire after losing his home to the 2018 lava flow in Puna.

Dr. Melissa first visited the island many years ago and fell in love. She feels welcome and at home in the Puna area and continues to enjoy the energy and community she has found in Pahoa.

B.S. (Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology) - Humbolt State University

Kinesiology (the study of human body movement with a heavy emphasis on anatomy and physiology)

Minor in Nutrition

D.C. (Doctorate of Chiropractic) - Life Chiropractic College West

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Dr. Gregory
Robichaud, D.C.

Acupuncturist
Cosmo Lindin, L.Ac

Cosmo Lidin graduated with a Master’s in Acupuncture in 2004 From TaiSophia Institute, is board certified through the NCCAOM, and maintains a Hawaii state Acupuncture license. Cosmo’s undergrad is in art, and has additional certifications in Ayurveda, yoga, bodywork, and herbal medicine. They have run group practices and was the director of a nationally accredited Ayurveda school in Alaska for a decade prior to moving to Hawaii.

Cosmo practices with a body-mind-spirit approach, and has worked with patients who exhibit symptoms of ptsd, depression and anxiety, injuries and accidents, brain injuries, post surgical care, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, digestive, and pre and post natal care, as well as other concerns. They work with all ages- from infants to the elderly; and often treats whole families.

They have several passions including art and music, playing outdoors, and live in HPP with their son, standard poodle, and two conures.

L. Ac (Licensed Acupuncturist) - TaiSophia Institute

Susan Beal,
Receptionist

Susan Beal has been in the ‘business’ of customer care for over 35 years. Susan is an accomplished massage therapist. She strives to treat everyone with compassion, respect, and patience. Her goal is to help each individual receive the care they need.

She has been married to her husband Mark for 38 years and they arrived on island together, from Pennsylvania, at the beginning of 2025, with their dog, a Boxer, named Lizzy.

They all love living here and spending as much time as possible at the ocean. When she is not at work, you will find her volunteering her time helping others learn about the Bible or snorkeling and enjoying the beach.

LMT, CST-t, LC, NCTMB