Meet Dr. Al Simeone
Dr. Al Simeone’s journey into chiropractic care began with a personal battle against a debilitating spinal disc injury. While in high school, a weightlifting accident left him with a severe herniated disc.
Faced with limited treatment options, his mom found a second opinion with a Gonstead Chiropractor—an experience that not only led to his full recovery but also enabled him to return to play football and later, collegiate rugby.
This experience inspired him to help other people experience chiropractic care and set him on a path to change the way people overcome spinal injuries and reclaim their active lifestyles.
Today, Dr. Al is a board-certified chiropractor with extensive training in spinal health, specializing in non-surgical treatment for disc injuries, sciatica, and chronic pain conditions.
His approach combines evidence-based chiropractic care with cutting-edge therapies, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care for lasting relief.
Expertise You Can Trust
Decades of education, hands-on training, and real-world experience shape every treatment plan. Patients deserve care backed by knowledge and skill. Here’s what sets Dr. Al apart:
- Bachelors of Science, majoring in Biology – Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
- Doctor of Chiropractic – Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, Port Orange, FL
- President, Palmer Gonstead Chiropractic Club – Led training in this advanced technique
- One of 450 Gonstead-Trained Chiropractors in the U.S.
- Practiced in Avon, CT, Colorado Springs, and Wheat Ridge, CO
- Treated patients at The Chanda Center for Health – Treating spinal cord injuries including paraplegic and quadriplegic patients
Cutting-Edge Care With The Disc Chiropractic
At The Disc Chiropractic, Dr. Al specializes in non-invasive treatments designed to restore function and alleviate pain without the need to break the bank. Core services include:
- Spinal Decompression Therapy – A breakthrough treatment for disc bulges, herniations, and nerve compression
- Shockwave Therapy – Advanced soft tissue treatment to accelerate healing and reduce chronic pain.
- Gonstead Chiropractic Adjustments – A highly specialized, results-driven approach to spinal health.
- Strength Exercises and Posture Corrections – Build core muscles to support, maintain your body after treatment to prevent future injuries.
By combining advanced technology with a personalized approach, we help patients achieve lasting relief and a healthier, more active life.
Dr. Al’s Interests & Inspirations
Outside of chiropractic care, Dr. Al is a lifelong learner and an adventurer at heart. His interests include:
- Hiking & 14er Summits – Has climbed 10 (Can you guess which ones?)
- Sports Enthusiast – UConn basketball, all Boston sports (Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins)
- Avid Reader – Finishes about 2 books per month; favorite fiction author: Dan Brown
- Traveling – He takes one international trip per year with his family
- Culinary Explorer – Loves cooking and discovering new foods
Fun Facts About Dr. Al
- Born and raised in Connecticut, moved to Colorado in 2018
- Self-proclaimed “health nerd,” always studying mind-body wellness
- Played collegiate rugby at Fairfield University – Served as team captain in his senior year
- NCAA Hall of Fame Inductee – Gene Casey Award Winner, 2009
- Traveled to 31 states and 3 continents (and counting!)
Meet Dr. Rick Roope
As a proud Colorado native, Dr. Rick’s path in chiropractic care has always been rooted in one thing: helping his community move better, feel better, and live better.
Over the past 25 years, he has built, led, and grown multiple thriving practices, not because it was a business opportunity, but because he genuinely believes a healthy spine is the foundation for an active life.
Today, Dr. Rick brings 25 years of hands-on clinical experience to The Disc Chiropractic, with deep expertise in spinal health, Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP), and advanced decompression therapy.
His approach is straightforward: understand the person in front of him, build a plan that actually fits their life, and get them back to doing what they love.
Expertise You Can Trust
Two decades of clinical practice, practice ownership, and multidisciplinary team leadership shape every adjustment Dr. Rick makes. Here’s what he brings to the table:
- Doctor of Chiropractic – Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, CA
- Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic in Colorado
- 20+ years of clinical experience across multiple Colorado practices
- Experienced in Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP) and advanced spinal decompression therapy
- Founded Motion Chiropractic and Acupuncture (Denver, CO) from the ground up
- Built and directed Impact Health (Arvada, CO), a large multidisciplinary clinic encompassing chiropractic, administrative, and sales teams
- Helped hundreds of people regain their health
- Expert in personal injury case management, orthopedic and neurological exams, and diagnostic imaging review
- Community health advocate and frequent public speaker — delivered bi-weekly wellness seminars to the public throughout his career
Cutting-Edge Care With The Disc Chiropractic
Dr. Rick’s two decades of practice ownership mean he understands both sides of patient care — the clinical and the human. At The Disc Chiropractic, he applies that experience to help patients get lasting relief without unnecessary procedures or financial strain. Core services include:
- Spinal Decompression Therapy – A breakthrough treatment for disc bulges, herniations, and nerve compression
- Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP) – A research-backed, highly precise approach to correcting spinal alignment and posture
- Shockwave Therapy – Advanced soft tissue treatment to accelerate healing and reduce chronic pain
- Gonstead Chiropractic Adjustments – A specialized, results-driven method for targeted spinal correction
- Strength Exercises and Posture Corrections – Build the foundation to protect your spine long after treatment ends
By pairing advanced techniques with a genuinely personalized approach, Dr. Rick helps patients get back to the lives they love — on the trails, on the slopes, and everywhere in between.
Dr. Rick's Interests & Inspirations
When he’s not in the clinic, Dr. Rick is exactly where you’d expect a Colorado native to be — outside, in the garage, or somewhere in the mountains. His interests include:
- Family First – Everything revolves around time with his family
- Hiking Colorado’s Trails – Hitting the backcountry with the family dogs whenever possible
- Skiing – A true Colorado winter essential
- Motorcycle Restoration – Rebuilding vintage bikes from the ground up (the same precision he brings to patient care)
- Community Health Advocacy – A longtime public speaker on wellness and spinal health
Fun Facts About Dr. Rick
- Born and raised in Colorado
- 25 years serving the Colorado community across Denver, Arvada, Superior, and Erie
- Has built and successfully sold two chiropractic practices
- Believes the best diagnostic tool he has is simply listening to his patients
- His vintage motorcycle restorations and spinal adjustments have more in common than you’d think — both require patience, precision, and a whole lot of know-how
Meet Dr. Kevin Canizales
Dr. Kevin grew up in Eagle Pass, Texas, a small border town where the values of family, community, and hard work aren’t just talked about, they are lived. Those same values follow him into the clinic every single day.
Raised in a bilingual household, Dr. Kevin is fluent in both English and Spanish, which means he can connect with patients the way they actually communicate, not just the way that is convenient. For a diverse patient community like ours in Denver, that matters.
He briefly attended dental school before realizing his real calling was in movement, rehabilitation, and conservative care. That clarity of purpose led him to Parker University, where he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic alongside a Master’s degree in Clinical Neuroscience, graduating in December 2024. He is currently completing his board examinations as he works toward full licensure.
Dr. Kevin is the first face you will see at The Disc Chiropractic. As the doctor behind every Day 1 visit, he conducts your initial consultation, reviews your history, takes and reads your X-rays, and runs any advanced diagnostics needed to understand exactly what is driving your pain.
By the time you finish your first appointment, you will know what is wrong, why it happened, and what the plan is to fix it.
Dr. Kevin’s Interests and Inspirations
Outside the clinic, Dr. Kevin is most at home outdoors or around the people he loves. His life away from work looks a lot like his work inside it: active, curious, and always learning.
- Family First – Time with family is the anchor of everything else
- Two Dogs – A Bernese Mountain Dog and a Miniature Dachshund (a study in contrast)
- Fishing and Hunting – Texas roots run deep
- Paddleboarding – Any excuse to be on the water
- Outdoors and Sunshine – If there is sun, he is probably in it
- Investing and Personal Finance – As serious about financial health as physical health
- Chicken Pad Thai – His go-to meal, non-negotiable