About Us

Our Mission

Mt Hope Chiropractic & Wellness opened its doors in 2016 on Mt Hope Ave in Rochester, NY. We are a privately owned medical and wellness office focused on individualized chiropractic care. Over the last 7+ years we have incorporated massage as a complement to the care our doctors provide. Our providers are dedicated to providing care based on each patient’s personal needs. Chiropractic care and massage therapy are not “one size fits all”, every body is different and requires care that reflects those differences and our model of care is based on this approach.

In November of 2023 we opened the doors to our second location in Penfield, NY. Our goal with the new space is to create a “one stop shop” that offers the full spectrum of physical wellness for our patients – new and established. With this larger space, we are now able to offer Yoga Therapy, group fitness classes, and infrared saunas and cold plunge!

Meet the Doctors

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Rob Denero, DC

Dr. DeNero became interested in chiropractic when he followed his father on a visit to get adjusted. The doctor was very thorough in his explanations for what he was doing and why, which sparked an interest in the profession. Since that time, Dr. DeNero has devoted himself to learning as much as he can about the human body and how it works. He has shown a great aptitude for both adjusting and non-adjustive techniques and specializes in finding a treatment option that the patient will be most comfortable with. Since his first exposure to the profession, he has held strong to the belief that treatment should be built on educating the patient first and foremost, and so he takes time to teach each and every person that he has the pleasure to work with. Dr. D is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls. He lives in Pittsford with his wife Larissa and their two boys, Lincoln and Cash.

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Phil Bechard, DC

Dr. Bechard, a former chronic neck pain and headache sufferer, decided to pursue a career in this profession after finding relief from years of pain through his experience with a chiropractor. He appreciated the hands-on approach to care and combined with the advice and home exercise given to him he was able to take control of his own problem and was quick to overcome it. It is because of his experience that he continues the tradition of providing education to his patients in a simple, understandable manner to help them achieve quick success. A graduate of New York Chiropractic College, he has been a practicing chiropractor in Rochester, NY since 2012. Dr. Bechard is a health explorer, exercise advocate, and an avid outdoorsman.

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Michaela Devaney, DC

Dr. Devaney is a native of the area and grew up in Victor, NY. She completed her undergraduate degree at Syracuse University, graduating Magna Cum Laude from the biology program. She then completed her Doctorate in Chiropractic at New York Chiropractic College (now known as Northeast College of Health Sciences) in April of 2021. While at NYCC, Dr. Devaney was on the dean’s list for 10 consecutive trimesters, was inducted into the Phi Chi Omega Honors Society, and graduated top of her class with honors. She had the unique experience of growing up as the daughter of a chiropractor and has had the privilege of seeing how the profession has transformed over the last 20 years. Dr. Devaney places an emphasis on cultivating a strong doctor-patient relationship, as trust and understanding are essential to providing the best possible care to her patients. She believes in finding the root cause of your pain, rather than just treating a set of symptoms. She looks forward to working with all types of patients in order to help them live pain-free life. Outside of the office, Dr. Devaney likes to spend nights relaxing with her two cats, Nacho and Midnight, as well as adventuring/going on hikes with her husband, Cody.

Meet the Massage Therapists

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Eden Lowery, LMT

Eden graduated from the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage here in Rochester. Prior to massage therapy, Eden worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide for two years near the Thousand Islands of Northern New York. There, she found a passion for helping her patients using massage to help ease their chronic pains and stresses. Eden is here at Mount Hope Chiropractic and Wellness in search of widening her knowledge in the medical field of massage. She strives to provide the best care possible to each patient she comes across.

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Zach Owens, LMT

Zach spent the opening years of his career as a massage therapist working in a high volume setting to gain hands on experience. He has worked with a wide variety of clients across many demographics, and as a result has gained a diverse set of skills. Zach is interested in using these skills to help as many people as he can in his career. He has an active interest in working with more athletes, which is why we've brought him into our office to compliment our treatment style.

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Adrienne Desko, LMT

Adrienne comes to Mt Hope Chiropractic and Wellness with 19+ years of massage therapy experience. She has practiced in the Rochester area for over 8 years. Adrienne specializes in deep tissue massage and is certified in Swedish, prenatal, and sports massage. She is also an assisted stretch provider. Her experience is complemented by her training as a physical therapy assistant.

Vanessa Brown, LMT

Vanessa's interest in complementary medicine led her to massage therapy over 25 years ago. She promotes health and wellness through hands-on therapy techniques for stress reduction, pain relief, good posture, and deep relaxation.

Her 20 year study of Hatha yoga informs her skills in helping people understand the benefits of relieving muscle tension, healthy joint alignment, the relaxation response, and self care!

Meet the Yoga Therapist

YOGA THERAPIST

Alyssa Morales, C-IAYT

Meet our Yoga Therapist I’m a Yoga Teacher, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). Growing up with a chronic illness, I exhausted every treatment and medication available to me. Sick and tired of being sick and tired, I listened to a loved one’s suggestion to try yoga. That one nudge catapulted me into a healing journey I never imagined was possible. Yoga strengthened my connection to my internal impulse to be well and brought my healing journey full circle. It is an honor and joy to be here with you, supporting you in connecting to your own internal impulse to be well through the tools of Yoga!

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