Dr. Forlini (DIagnostician)
Dr. Michael Forlini grew up in historic Hyde Park N.Y adjacent to a 100 acre woodland where he kept busy mountain biking, hiking, riding ATVs, swimming, and snowboarding. When he wasn't exploring the woods he spent his time playing basketball, skateboarding, wrestling, and playing guitar. Dr. Forlini eventually discovered the power of nutrition and exercise the summer before entering college when he started weight lifting and running. This realization followed him to SUNY Oneonta where he studied Dietetics and personal training prior to declaring Human Biology as his major. Dr. Forlini earned Honors in Biological Studies and completed internships with physical therapists, as well as, orthopedic and general surgeons. After observing surgeries for the summer, he was selected to become a teaching assistant to the Anatomy and Physiology Department for the entirety of his senior year.
Dr. Forlini graduated with his bachelors of science in Human Biology with a physical therapy concentration in 2011 and began working at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown NY as a physical therapy aide. It wasn't until 2012 that Dr. Forlini hurt his back weight lifting and discovered chiropractic. After a few treatments, he realized that chiropractic was the perfect balance of everything he was passionate about; anatomy, physiology, exercise, nutrition, and nature. Soon after, he enrolled at New York Chiropractic College to pursue a Doctorate degree in Chiropractic (DC).
Dr. Forlini focused his studies on evidence-based treatments for acute and chronic pain, rehabilitative exercises, and sports injuries rehab while at NYCC. Over the duration of his three and a third year doctorate program, he was able to provide care in many settings including Canandaigua Veterans Hospital, Monroe Community Hospital, Seneca Falls Outpatient Clinic, St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center, and the Ithaca Health Alliance Clinic. Dr. Forlini also enjoyed volunteering at events to treat professional MMA fighters, summer league baseball players, triathletes, etc. His vast experiences have resulted in an ability to diagnose and formulate treatment plans for disc patients based off of both science and clinical impressions.
When Dr. Forlini isn’t practicing, he enjoys mountain biking, weight lifting, playing acoustic guitar, exploring the outdoors, and watching movies.
AS A CLINICIAN, DR. FORLINI IS AN ADVOCATE OF EVIDENCE BASED CARE, WHICH HE DEFINES AS, ANY APPROACH TO PATIENT CARE THAT HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BE EFFECTIVE SOMEWHERE ALONG THE HIERARCHY OF RESEARCH.
In order for a treatment to make the cut here at The Disc Doctors, it needs to demonstrate effectiveness and have a rational explanation behind its effectiveness.
Kimberly (Clinical Technician)
I’m a clinical technician at The Disc Doctors. I was born in Guyana, which is in South America. I migrated to the United States at an early age with my parents. After graduating high school, I pursued my passion in the medical field where I gained abundant amount of experience helping patients. But most importantly I am a wife and mom to my two daughters. My typical day consists of cleaning the kitchen too many times to count, meal prepping for the week and ensuring everyone is where they need to be. But above all, I enjoy spending time with my family. We love building Legos together as if we don’t have enough Lego built around the house and to always conclude my day, I enjoy blasting music and dancing around with my girls!
Dr. Brian Meenan
Dr. Brian Meenan, a Pittsburgh native, discovered his passion for health and wellness early in life. Fascinated by the body’s natural ability to heal itself, he pursued an education in Health and Exercise Science during college, which laid the foundation for his deep understanding of human physiology, movement, and optimal health practices. His journey led him to New York Chiropractic College, where he earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic and honed his skills in holistic, patient-centered care.
After more than eight years in private practice, Dr. Meenan’s experience revealed a significant gap in effective treatment options for spinal disc injuries, which are notoriously challenging to address. Realizing that traditional methods often fall short for many patients, he embarked on an intensive study of nonsurgical spinal decompression. For over a year, he dedicated himself to exploring clinical research and best practices for this innovative approach. His commitment to finding effective, non-invasive solutions ultimately led him to specialize in treatments with the DRX 9000, a state-of-the-art spinal decompression system known for its success in relieving back pain and promoting long-term healing.
Dr. Meenan is highly knowledgeable in the literature and protocols of nonsurgical spinal decompression, enabling him to customize treatment plans that offer targeted relief and improved function. His approach emphasizes both evidence-based practice and a compassionate understanding of each patient’s unique needs, aiming to provide life-changing relief without surgery or extensive medications.
Outside the office, Dr. Meenan’s life revolves around his family. He and his wife share a love for the outdoors, and together with their three sons and two dogs, they can often be found hiking, exploring, and enjoying various outdoor activities—rain or shine. This connection with nature reflects his holistic outlook on health, which emphasizes not just recovery from injury, but overall wellness and an active, fulfilling lifestyle.”