Dr. Scott Sacco
Active as a child, Dr. Scott Sacco’s football days caused problems that only a chiropractor could help. He saw his body’s overall performance improve and was instantly interested in the way that chiropractors could help others.
Because his older brother had cerebral palsy, this put Dr. Scott Sacco on a path of taking care of others early in his life. The idea of helping people through chiropractic care came naturally to him. First, he attended Shippensburg University where he played football and was involved with the sports medicine training staff. After graduation, he continued on to New York Chiropractic College where he received his Doctorate in Chiropractic and was a member of Phi Chi Omega, the school’s chiropractic honors society.
Helping You Live Actively
In the years since completing his chiropractic training, Dr. Scott Sacco has regularly continued his education to bring his patients the benefit of the latest technology and research. He holds advanced certificates in sports science and human performance, using the skills he’s learned to help all of his patients, including athletes. He also holds a whole foods nutrition certificate and recommends Standard Process supplements to patients, which are sold in the practice.
Enjoying the Great Outdoors
Outside of the practice, Dr. Sacco is an avid outdoorsman and loves hunting and fishing. As a former high school and college athlete, he still holds an interest in sports and helping athletes perform at their best. He is on the coaching staff for the Hazleton Area Cougar Football Team.
He is happily married to his wife Lauren, and the pair are very excited to be back in their hometown of Hazleton helping members of the community they are so incredibly fond of. Dr. Sacco & his wife Lauren have a two-year-old daughter, Avery Elizabeth.
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Dr. Brandon Augustine
Dr. Brandon Augustine grew up in the small town of Freeland, Pennsylvania. At a young age his mother was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. Against all odds, and with God’s grace she defeated cancer and lives her life to the fullest. After watching his mother battle cancer, and having a sister with Down Syndrome, Dr. Brandon Augustine believed his calling in life was taking care of others. He developed a strong passion to become a natural healing doctor which led him to chiropractic medicine. He dedicates his life to help heal as many people as he can and strives on providing the best treatment possible with honesty and integrity.
Education and Experience
Dr. Brandon Augustine attended college at Shippensburg University, where he received a Bachelors degree in Sports Medicine and a minor in Biology. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Brandon Augustine graduated with his Doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He was awarded the Dean’s List at both universities. Outside of the office Dr. Brandon Augustine enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, going to church, spending time with his family and playing with his dog Benson.
Dr. TJ Stepanski
As an athlete during his high school and early college years, Dr. Stepanski understands what it takes to keep the human body healthy and functioning correctly. He turned to regular chiropractic care after two shoulder surgeries during his college baseball career to regain full range of motion in his right shoulder. It was this experience that drew him to a career as a chiropractor, as well as his strong science background and willingness to help others.
Education and Experience
Dr. Stepanski attended college at West Virginia University, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Stepanski earned his Master of Biomedical Sciences from The Commonwealth Medical College. After completing his Masters, Dr. Stepanski graduated with his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Northeast College of Health Sciences (Formerly New York Chiropractic College) in Seneca Falls, New York, where he was a member of the Phi Chi Omega Honor Society and served as a Senior Student Clerk in the Seneca Falls Health Center. He is also certified in Whole Foods Nutrition as well as Human Performance from Northeast College of Health Sciences.
Outside the Office
Dr. Stepanski, a Northeast Pennsylvania native, is happily married to his wife Rachael, who serves as Assistant General Counsel to Bucknell University. Outside of the office Dr. Stepanski enjoys golfing, attending Penn State Football games, spending time with his family, friends and his two dogs, Maverick and Kiya.
Dr. Michael Palermo
During his childhood years, Dr. Palermo always wanted to pursue a career helping others. Je had a strong interest in the health sciences and nature but after his father injured his lower back, it took very little persuasion to take the path to the natural healing art of Chiropractic.
Education and Experience
Dr. Palermo attended Hazleton High School and King’s College in Wilkes-Barre. He obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa and returned home to begin his 40 year endeavor. He holds Certifications including Personal Training, Chiropractic Sports Strength and Conditioning, Chiropractic Insurance Peer Review and Instrumented Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization.
Contributions & Accomplishments
Dr. Palermo broke the barrier for local chiropractors to gain acceptance among the Medical Community. In the late 1980s, he received approval by our local hospitals to accept Chiropractic imaging orders. He later became the area’s first chiropractor to host a weekly television show on SSPTV in 1997 unveiling the once unknown profession to our area viewers. Years later in 2012, Dr. Palermo broke another barrier and was hired by Coordinated Health a physician-owned hospital and later Lehigh Valley Hospital until April 2024 gaining experience working among our areas top physicians and physical therapists.
Athletic Acheivements
Dr. Palermo’s passion for running entailed a 20 year career of Marathons and Half Marathons. In 2006, he formed the Valley Running Club and later established the Hazleton Festival of Races reigning as President of the club for 10 years spreading his love and motivation for running throughout the Hazleton Community. He also held the position as Jumps Coach at Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre for the Boys and Girls Track and Field Team for a decade, having garnished a State Champion in the Long Jump in 2022, which remains the school’s only State Gold Medalist in that sport.
Outside the Office
Dr. Palermo remains active physically, promoting exercise and a healthy lifestyle to his patients. As a nature-lover, he now spends time beekeeping and speaking to groups about this unique outdoor hobby. He was recognized in local and national news for assisting cleanup of more than half million bees in an area commercial beekeeping transport accident on I-81. He and his wife Michelle have two grown children, Morgan and Nico in addition to two athletic dogs, Georgie and Bodhi.