Dr. Karyn Dornemann

Education

Doctorate in Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College in 1987
Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition from New York Chiropractic College in 2012.
Memberships: New York State Chiropractic Association American Chiropractic Association
Board Member - Columbia County Health Care Consortium

Columbia County Chamber of Commerce

Techniques

Diversified
Flexion-Distraction
Activator Methods
Thompson

Specialties

Weight Management
Certified Independent Chiropractic Examiner
Certified Independent Disability Evaluator
Exercise & Fitness
Family Practice
Foot Levelers Orthotics
Metagenic First Line Therapy

Therapies

Nutritional
Herbal Medicine
Physiotherapy

Dr. Karyn Dornemann is a Chiropractor, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Healthy Living Expert, Small Business Owner, Dancer and Outdoorswoman. Many in the community regard Dr. Karyn as an expert in the field of providing chiropractic care that decreases the pain and improves the quality of life of her patients.

Her participation in community service organizations demonstrates her caring attitude that reaches beyond the confines of her practice. She serves the health needs of commercial drivers as a National Registry Certified Medical Examiner for the Federal DOT. Dr. Karyn has over 26 years of experience in the delivery of natural and holistic health services to thousands of patients including chiropractic treatment and therapeutic nutrition programs.

Dr. Dornemann has served on the Board of Directors of the Columbia County Community Healthcare Consortium for over ten years and is presently acting Secretary. Her thoughtful participation on the committees of the Consortium have helped to extend the reach of the organization in providing free and needed health services including transportation for medical visits to needy County residents.

Dr. Karyn has been a long standing member of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and graduated from Leadership Columbia County in 2008. She has served as a speaker for subsequent Leadership classes on the topics of alternative health care and the challenges of owning and operating a small business in Columbia County.

Dr. Karyn enjoys teaching on a one-to-one basis and in group settings, which she does with her patients and nutritional clients. She has been an adjunct instructor of Nutrition, Biology and Anatomy & Physiology at Columbia Greene Community College and has been a guest lecturer at SUNY Albany. She has authored many self-help and informational columns for the Register Star and the Independent newspapers.

Academically, Dr. Dornemann earned her Bachelor’s degree from New York University in 1982 and her Doctorate in Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College in 1987. She has attended post-graduate courses in physical rehabilitation at the Southern California University of Health Sciences: Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and attended the Prague School of Rehabilitation and Manual Medicine in 1999. Her nutrition expertise began with her initial certification as a Metagenics First Line Therapy Practitioner in 2009 and she most recently completed her Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition from New York Chiropractic College in 2012 which then led to the accomplishment of becoming a Certified Nutrition Specialist in 2014.

Dr. Karyn enjoys all aspects of healthy living. She loves to walk, hike and ski. She is an avid quilter and enjoys making quilts and quilting for others at her home. www.karynquilts.com