Robitaille Family Chiropractic

It wasn't until my junior year at Rhode Island College that I really seriously considered it.  In High School I always enjoyed the sciences.  I was also heavily involved in athletics.  I thought then I would get into physical therapy.  When I started at Rhode Island College, I chose Biology as my major, because it follows a pre-med curriculum.  I took electives like kinesiology and physiology because I was much more interested in human health and function over plant biology and environmental type of lab work.  I had set out in my junior year to interview therapists, physician's assistants, and different types of doctors.  The chiropractors I talked to all seemed to love what they did and they were very positive and encouraging.  The more I learned about chiropractic's vitalistic philosophy, the more I realized it was congruent with how I already lived my life.  I knew it was for me.  The January following my graduation from R.I.C., I packed up and moved to Marietta, GA to attend Life College of Chiropractic, which at the time was the world's largest chiropractic school.  As with all major life decisions, I was a little nervous, but from that first day of school to now, I have never looked back.  I thoroughly enjoy what I do.

When did you start your practice?
March of 2001, six months after I graduated, but we always celebrate our office anniversary in May.  I had a very clear idea of how I wanted to practice, so I never sought to work for anyone else to "learn" or gain experience.  I knew I would have some help and advice relating to the business aspect of things, so I didn't worry, I just went for it. 

Any hobbies/interests outside of the office?
Golf, but I do say every year I'm not going to play the following year (lol).  After Deb and I bought our home, I got back into playing the bass guitar.  That's my biggest hobby now.  I used to play men's rugby, but can no longer afford to get hurt.  Same goes for indoor soccer.  Two years in a row, I suffered pretty severe ankle sprains.  I got tired of that, so I just go to the gym now.  In general, I like all games, including cards, and especially cribbage.  I have finally turned the corner and enjoy crossword puzzles too.  Most all the reading I do is chiropractic related.  Also, my wife loves to cook and I love to eat.  Since Luke's birth (and with our second on the way), my hobbies have taken a back seat.  I always knew I wanted to be a father.  I never dreamed I would enjoy it as much as I do.  I considered myself very blessed.

Deb is a clinical social worker that works part-time at St. Joseph's Hospital in Providence.  She helps out in the office Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays with billing and front desk duties.