You Deserve a Chiropractor Who Takes the Time to Understand What’s Going On
I’ve spent nearly 25 years helping people look more closely at their health, understand what may be contributing to how they feel, and find a clearer path forward.
Hi, I’m Dr. Greg Wollen
I Wasn’t Always a Chiropractor.
Long before I started Wollen Wellness & Chiropractic, I was the frustrated patient.
A couple of years after graduating from St. Bonaventure University, I started getting headaches. At first, they were manageable. Then they got worse.
Within months, the pain had become severe enough that I needed to be home by 5:00, lying on the couch in a dark room with ice on my head and taking painkillers just to get through it.
I went through the testing available to me, looking for an explanation.
Eventually, I was told I might simply have to live with it.
I knew that wasn’t an answer I was willing to accept.
My sister suggested I see a chiropractor. I was skeptical. I remember wondering what a chiropractor could possibly have to do with headaches.
But she had dealt with migraines herself and had seen a difference with chiropractic care, so I decided to try it.
After an exam and X-rays, the chiropractor showed me what he was seeing and recommended care.
I still remember leaving after my first adjustment and realizing, partway through the drive home, that I didn’t have a headache.
Over time, the headaches became less frequent and eventually stopped interfering with my life the way they had before.
More importantly, that experience changed the way I thought about health.
It made me want to understand more about how the body functions, how the nervous system affects the way we feel and move, and why simply covering up symptoms doesn’t always give people the answers they’re looking for.
Eventually, I went back to school and became a chiropractor myself.
That Experience Still Shapes How I Care for Patients Today.
When someone comes into my office after trying multiple things without getting the results they hoped for, I understand the frustration.
I also know how important it is to feel like your doctor is listening.
That’s why I take the time to understand your history, what you’re experiencing now, what you’ve already tried, and what you want to be able to do again.
From there, I use a thorough evaluation to better understand how your Spine, Nerve System and Brain are functioning and determine what type of care may be appropriate for you.
I don’t expect every patient to come in knowing exactly what they need.
My job is to help you understand what I’m seeing, explain your options clearly, and give you a plan that makes sense for you.
More Than 24 Years of Chiropractic Experience
I’ve been a licensed and board-certified chiropractor since 2000 and have cared for patients ranging from young children to adults in their 90s.
Over the years, I’ve worked with people dealing with headaches, neck and back pain, posture concerns, nerve-related symptoms, disc problems, and other issues affecting everyday life.
That range of experience has taught me that two people can walk in with similar symptoms and still need very different care.
Your care should reflect your body, your history, and your goals.
My Credentials
Bachelor’s Degree, St. Bonaventure University
Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College
Licensed and Board-Certified Chiropractor since 2000
Member, BCBS Insurance Advisory Board (Before Highmark)
Meet the Staff
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Shelley
Office Manager
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Foxy
Head of Patient Happiness
My Mission
I want to help people in my community better understand their health and take an active role in caring for it.
That means providing thoughtful chiropractic care, explaining what I’m seeing, and giving you information you can use to make the right healthcare decisions for yourself and your family.
My goal isn’t just to get you through today’s appointment.
It’s to help you better understand your body and what you can do to support your health over time.
Speaking, Education & Community Involvement
Education has always been an important part of how I practice.
Over the years, I’ve been invited to speak to community groups and organizations all across NYS about chiropractic care, health, and wellness. I’ve also appeared on local television, including WGRZ-TV’s The Healthy Zone.
A Few Things to Know About Me
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I’ve been on both sides of the exam table.
I remember what it feels like to keep looking for answers and wonder whether you’re going to have to live with the problem. That experience still influences the way I listen to patients today.
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I’ve spent a lot of years coaching.
I coached freestyle skiing for more than 35 years, including athletes who later competed on the U.S. and Canadian national teams, and in the Olympics.
Coaching taught me a lot about movement, consistency, performance, and the value of paying attention to small changes over time.
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Family matters to me.
I’ve always been involved in my son’s life, from school activities to coaching soccer, and I understand why so many of my patients are thinking about more than their own health when they come into my office.
They’re thinking about their spouses, their children, and how they want their family to feel years from now.
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I believe you should understand your care.
You should know what I’m looking at, why I’m recommending something, and what the next step is.
You shouldn’t have to leave an appointment more confused than when you came in.