Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Oswego Chiropractor Since 2005
Established in 2005, Licatese Chiropractic has dedicated itself to delivering evidence-based chiropractic care to the Oswego community. Our practice focuses on restoring spinal function through gentle, patient-tailored techniques, addressing conditions ranging from neck pain to disc herniation. With expertise in diversified manipulation, instrument-assisted adjustments, and soft tissue therapies, we prioritize long-term relief over temporary fixes. Our team combines 22+ years of clinical experience with a family-centered approach, ensuring personalized care for adults, children, and expectant mothers.We maintain affiliations with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive treatment plans and accept VA Optum insurance for veteran accessibility. Through continuous education and investment in advanced therapies like flexion distraction and custom orthotics, we remain committed to improving patients' quality of life through musculoskeletal health.
Services
Diversified Manipulation
Instrument Adjustments
Flexion Distraction
SOT Blocks
Nutritional Consult
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Established in Oswego since 2005 with proven chiropractic expertise
- Offers 12+ specialized techniques including flexion distraction and SOT blocks
- Personalized care for all ages from infants to seniors
- Integrates nutritional counseling with musculoskeletal treatment
- Accepts VA Optum insurance for veteran patients
What people say
Saved my life through early cancer detection
Gentle adjustments for chronic pain
Accurate diagnosis of complex conditions
Personalized treatment plans
Caring professional demeanor
Services
Diversified Manipulation
Traditional hands-on chiropractic technique restoring spinal motion through precise thrusts. Targets fixations causing pain and inflammation while maintaining patient comfort. Effective for neck/back pain, headaches, and extremity issues through biomechanically sound adjustments.
Instrument Adjustments
Uses Activator and Impulse devices for controlled, low-force corrections. Ideal for arthritic patients and infants, delivering rapid thrust sequences to improve joint mobility without manual pressure. Addresses spinal dysfunction with adjustable intensity settings.
Flexion Distraction
Gentle table-assisted therapy reducing nerve pressure and disc bulges. Oscillating motion combined with targeted pressure alleviates stenosis, sciatica, and degenerative conditions. Creates disc space for herniated material repositioning through non-invasive mechanical stretching.
SOT Blocks
Wedge-based technique realigning sacroiliac joints and pelvic deficiencies. Addresses leg length discrepancies and ligament strain through positional therapy. Complements adjustments by stabilizing foundational spinal structures for improved treatment outcomes.
Nutritional Consult
Personalized nutrition counseling addressing wellness goals from weight management to prenatal health. Integrates functional nutrition principles with musculoskeletal care. Provides evidence-based dietary strategies to support recovery and prevent chronic conditions.
People
Dr. Anthony Licatese
Doctor of Chiropractic
Summa Cum Laude graduate of SUNY Oswego and Magna Cum Laude Doctor of Chiropractic from NYCC. Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Chi Omega honor society member with 20+ years serving Oswego. Specializes in biomechanics and evidence-based adjustments.
Dr. Beth J. Dubois
Doctor of Chiropractic
22-year experienced chiropractor with Atlanta practice background. SUNY Oswego biology graduate and Life University chiropractic doctor. Expertise in MRI analytics and family wellness care since returning to Oswego in 2001.
Diane Licatese
Office Manager
Handles insurance verification and billing operations with extensive knowledge of medical coverage policies. Provides administrative support since practice inception while maintaining patient confidentiality and billing accuracy.
Melanie Byrnes
Office Manager
Manages daily operations and patient coordination with organizational expertise. Resolves scheduling conflicts and billing inquiries while maintaining efficient office workflow and patient communication.
Kara Reed
Medical Assistant
Brings medical office experience and patient care expertise to clinical support roles. Combines maternal empathy with professional loyalty to enhance patient comfort during treatments and administrative processes.
Questions
Is chiropractic care safe for children?
Yes, we use age-appropriate protocols for infants to teenagers. Our gentle techniques have successfully treated children as young as 5 days old.
Will adjustments cause pain?
Adjustments shouldn't be painful. We prioritize patient comfort and modify techniques based on individual pain tolerance and injury severity.
How does the Activator instrument work?
The Activator delivers controlled thrusts through acceleration rather than manual force, making it ideal for sensitive patients while maintaining treatment effectiveness.
Can chiropractic help non-musculoskeletal issues?
Yes, spinal dysfunction can affect surrounding tissues, so we treat related conditions like sinus pressure, headaches, and nerve-related symptoms beyond joint pain.
Why do I feel sore after treatment?
Temporary soreness may occur as inflammation responds to treatment. This typically subsides within 24-48 hours, followed by symptom improvement with each subsequent visit.
Can I exercise after adjustments?
We encourage movement within pain limits. Avoid painful activities but maintain normal motion to reinforce treatment benefits and accelerate recovery.
