DANIELLE FRATELLONE D.C.
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Danielle Fratellone is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West 2011 which is in the San Francisco Bay area. After graduating from Chiropractic school, she owned and operated an award-winning family practice in Pleasanton, CA for over 7 years. Her practice won “Best of” for several years as well as being congressionally recognized for her philanthropic involvement in the community.
Dr. Danielle became the new owner of University Chiropractic in May 2019 upon Dr. Childers’ retirement. She is beyond excited to have expanded the team here at U.C. Dr. Danielle is a family wellness chiropractor with a passion for pediatric and prenatal chiropractic care. She started her journey into the wellness care profession as a massage therapist in the Poconos, PA for 5 years before becoming a chiropractor of more than 10 years. She has been trained in multiple chiropractic and massage techniques such as Webster, Palmer diversified, SOT, Activator, pediatrics, sports, extremities and nutritional education. Dr. Danielle is also trained in helping athletes as well utilizing Rock Tape as she is a certified “Rock Doc”
Dr. Danielle is extensively trained in working with pregnant women and children. She is certified by ICPA on the Webster Technique which focuses on balancing the pelvis of pregnant women. This, in turn, helps with a better pregnancy and delivery for mom and the baby. and BIRTHFIT™. Read about BIRTHFIT™ mission and benefits during pregnancy on their website here. Dr. Danielle has many years of experience working with mothers and their midwives & doulas.
In her free time, Dr. D. loves to read, play golf, take long hikes with her rescue pup, Shasta and kayaking and paddle boarding the beautiful waterways of the Triangle.
MELISSA BORDERS
OFFICE MANAGER
Melissa Borders is the office manager for University Chiropractic. She is a Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistant and NCCA X Ray Technician through the NCBOE, and a certified BIRTHFIT™ Leader. Outside of the practice she is just starting out as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, and loves to talk about all things pregnancy related. In her free time she enjoys cooking, and spending time with her husband Justin and children Jackson and Alivia.
Melissa grew up in New York on Long Island, and studied Music Education at Temple University in Philadelphia. She is excited to make an impact working with the Durham community alongside Dr Danielle and Shasta at University Chiropractic.
Sarah "Birdy" Evans LMBT #18148
Sarah Evans graduated from Old Dominion University and Fortis Institutes and has been a licensed massage therapist for 10 years. Anyone who knows her calls her Birdy. Birds are a symbol of new beginnings, freedom, and hope. Her goal for every massage is to provide a safe space to release your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re looking for Myofascial Release or a Swedish, Deep Tissue, Orthopedic, Sports, or Prenatal massage, her goal is to give your soft tissues the freedom to bring you to your New Beginning.
Andrea "Ande" Leahey-Carella LMBT #18333
Andrea “Ande” Leahey-Carella has been a licensed massage therapist for 5 years and a reiki master teacher for 3 years. She specializes in intuitive and gentle deep tissue, as well as her reiki/massage combination. She has certifications in reflexology, MARI, prenatal, postnatal and infant massage and training in lymphatic massage. She is also a shamanic healer and an artist and enjoys working with people of all ages and levels of need.