Dr. Blackman is committed to helping families in the community experience improved health and vitality. He speaks regularly to local schools, businesses, and organizations on health, wellness, and safety topics. He enjoys educating others on how to manage stress better, how to prevent injury in the workplace and at home, and how to maintain peak performance in all facets of life. His mission is to empower as many people as possible to experience their optimal health potential through genuine care and education.

Dr. Michael P. Blackman has been in private practice in Dover, NH for the past 23 years. He attended Boston University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, graduating with a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree.

With a specialty in Chiropractic Sports, Dr. Blackman has served as a team chiropractor for the U.S. Amateur Snowboard Association, as well as an event chiropractor for the U.S. Pro Ski Tour. He is also the chiropractor for the University of New Hampshire Athletic Program and was an adjunct faculty member in the sports medicine department at University of New Hampshire.

Dr. Blackman enjoys working with families of all age groups. He is devoted to helping individuals and families maintain their optimum health through natural means using a combination of chiropractic techniques, exercise and nutrition.

Dr. Blackman's practice utilizes both traditional chiropractic techniques as well as the Pro Adjuster. The Pro Adjuster technology was developed by NASA for the space shuttle and is the most sophisticated spinal analysis and correction device available.

Dr. Blackman lives locally with his wife, Molly and their 16 year old daughter. He enjoys exercising, travel, horseback riding and spending time with his family.

Blackman Chiropractic Center welcomed Thomas C. Mattheson, D.C. to the practice at the end of the summer 2010.

Dr. Mattheson was born and raised just 25 minutes north of Boston, MA. He went to high school at Saint John’s Prep in Danvers, MA where he was accepted to the University of Syracuse in NY. He received a B.S. in Biology Health Science and an A.S. in Psychology. His choices were to go on to medical school, or look for alternatives in the health profession.

In 1984 Tom’s father had an accident at work falling several feet off a ladder. He hurt his back so bad that he ended up in the hospital bed ridden for over two weeks. He was told by orthopedic surgeons that surgery was inevitable and that 100% recovery was very unlikely at the time. Once he had healed up enough to return to work three weeks later, friends suggested he seek a second opinion and other alternatives. At the time he was able to function but his pain was still severe. Hoping to avoid surgery, he began seeing a Chiropractor. After several months of exercise to strengthen his spine and chiropractic treatment, the pain had finally subsided. He continued to have annual treatments and avoided surgery pain free for several years to come.

Dr. Mattheson’s goal was to become a medical doctor following Syracuse University. So he took a year off after graduation to really look into what it was he wanted to spend his life doing within the health profession. One day his dad asked him, “Tom, why haven’t you thought of becoming a chiropractor?”

The seed was planted; Dr. Mattheson graduated close to home at the University of Bridgeport, College of Chiropractic in CT in 2007. Following Chiropractic College, he worked at Sun Micro Systems North East Headquarters in Burlington, MA. A well paying computer job helped pay off student loans while he continued to treat family and friends during this employment.

Dr. Mattheson then chose to follow his true passion in life, healing, and making a difference in the lives of others. In 2009, he started practicing in the state of MA as a licensed chiropractor. In 2010 He received his license in NH to practice. 2011 was kicked off by extensive training with Sigma instrumentation to become a Masters Circle Professionals Trainer with the equipment. In March he attended a seminar in Boston to become certified with Metagenics First Line Therapy. Future goals this year include becoming a Certified Clinical Nutritionist.

Now that Dr. Thomas C Mattheson has joined the team at Blackman Chiropractic Center, he is looking forward to meeting all patients and sharing a fresh new perspective within our ever growing alternative health industry. Cheers to your Health!