Board of Directors

Dr. Crystal Zagwyn Harrison finished her undergraduate education at the University of Maine in Orono with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and piloted research on how blueberries affect glycemic index levels specially aiming to help the diabetic population in 2007. She completed her doctorate at Sherman College of Chiropractic College in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 2012. During her time at Sherman College, she did a radiology internship at the health clinic, became an Academy of Chiropractic Excellence intern able to coach other students on over 7 adjusting styles/techniques, and her externship was completed with Southeast Sports Chiropractic where she focused on athletic care, nutrition, and performance. Dr. Harrison was awarded the Distinguished Service Award in 2012 from Sherman College of Chiropractic.

Dr. Harrison began practice in North Carolina and has since moved back to her home state of Maine to enjoy private practice. She has helped many offices in her years with coverage and consulting in their marketing operations and documentation & compliance protocols.

Dr. Harrison completed her post graduate study for the American Chiropractic Association’s Council of Forensic Sciences and achieved her Diplomate in Forensics in 2017. This 350 hour program allows her to ensure patients are receiving evidence based care, and is able to perform second opinions, disability ratings, and testify in the legal system as an expert witness. In 2019, she became a Certified Medical Examiner able to provide DOT physicals.

Dr. Harrison proudly serves the chiropractic profession with leadership roles, consulting, and educating. She helped initiate and launch the North Carolina Chiropractic Assistant program in 2012. She has been a conference speaker for the North Carolina Chiropractic Association, North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners, American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Council on Forensic Sciences. She has spoken for Parkinson’s Awareness groups, the YMCA, and other health and wellness communities.

She is currently the President of the ACA Council on Forensic Sciences and she also serves as the Treasurer for the Maine Chiropractic Association (MCA).

Dr. Stephen Arsenault was born and raised in Prince Edward Island. He graduated from Parker University in 1997 with his Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. He and his family decided to move to Maine to open Orono Chiropractic to fulfill a need in the area for quality patient care. Dr. Arsenault has served on the Board of Directors of the Maine Chiropractic Association for a total of 10 years. When Dr. Arsenault is not in the office, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and sons, skiing, fishing, and jet-skiing.

Dr. Ruth Varney is a licensed chiropractor in Turner, Maine, with 15 years of experience in hands-on care. She began her career as a therapeutic massage therapist, working in the field for eight years before pursuing chiropractic. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan University in 2018, graduating as valedictorian. For the past seven years, she has helped patients manage pain, improve mobility, and restore function using a combination of chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue techniques.

She practices at a family-run clinic alongside her husband and father-in-law, both chiropractors. Dr. Varney works with a wide range of individuals and is committed to delivering effective, evidence-based care that supports long-term health and well-being. She takes a practical, patient-focused approach, creating treatment plans tailored to each person’s specific needs and goals. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys gardening, farming, and exploring the outdoors with her husband and their four children.

Dr. Sarah De Preter graduated summa cum laude with her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, MO in 2008. She has been practicing in Blue Hill, Maine for over 13 years.

Dr. Sarah grew up in a health-conscious family and, at a young age, she knew she would become a chiropractor. She is passionate about family wellness. She specializes in prenatal and pediatric care and is certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (C.A.C.C.P.). She is a certified Webster technique practitioner. She has extensive training in Sacral Occipital Technique (S.O.T.) cranial methods and is currently working on a certificate in Pediatric Mastery with S.O.T. technique.

Dr. Sarah has also completed extensive postgraduate training in Wellness principles whereby she achieved her certification as a Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner (C.C.W.P.) from the International Chiropractic Association. She is also certified in Neurological Relief Technique (N.R.T) which can provide significant improvement in debilitating neurological conditions. Additionally, she has completed extensive postgraduate training in neurology and acupuncture.

In her private practice, Dr. Amber Hayes provides consultation in Neuromusculoskeletal medicine, Chiropractic Manipulative therapy and Nutrition as well as treating people generally with chiropractic care for optimal health and well-being. In addition, she is an instructor for the Maine Chiropractic Assistant certification course.

Dr. Hayes received a BS in Pre-med from College of the Atlantic and then received her Doctorate from New York Chiropractic College. She is a Certified Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) . GAPS is a program which establishes a connection between the functions of the digestive system and the brain

MIke grew up in Anson, Maine and graduated with Honors from Carrabec HS and attended his undergrad at the University of Maine at Orono. He then attended New York Chiropractic College in Glen Cove NY, graduating as Valedictorian from NYCC in December 1978.
Mike opened his practice in Winthrop,Maine April 1979 and built a new office building 1986 where he still practices today.
Dr Lacaya Hoyt (daughter) Graduated from NYCC and joined the practice in April 2010.

Dr. Robert Nadeau was raised in Auburn, Maine, and is proud to serve his hometown community as a dedicated chiropractor at Nadeau Chiropractic Associates. A graduate of St. Dominic Regional High School, he went on to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.

After completing his studies, Dr. Nadeau joined his father, Dr. Gerald Nadeau, at Nadeau Chiropractic Associates—a practice founded by Dr. Gerald in 1985. Continuing a strong family tradition of chiropractic care, Dr. Robert now works alongside his brother, Dr. Daniel Nadeau, in the same office, providing patient-focused, compassionate care to individuals and families throughout the region.

Robert (Bob) Reed has held the position of Executive Director of the Maine Chiropractic Association (MCA) since 2016. With extensive experience in healthcare finance and reimbursement, Bob has brought substantial expertise to the organization, headquartered in Lewiston, Maine.

Bob is a 1986 graduate of Husson College of Bangor, where he gained the foundational knowledge that would support his future career in healthcare administration. Before joining the MCA, Bob accumulated significant experience working for several of Maine’s larger non-hospital healthcare entities. This background has equipped him with the skills necessary to handle the complex financial and administrative tasks that his current role demands.

As the Executive Director of the MCA, Bob’s responsibilities are multifaceted. He plans conferences, coordinates legislative efforts, manages financial affairs, and serves as a key resource for the association’s over 200 member doctors, providing them with vital information and support.

In addition to his role at the MCA, Bob is an active member of the broader chiropractic and healthcare community. He serves on the Northeast Chiropractic Council, which covers 11 states, and is a member of the Chiropractic Congress of the United States. He also co-chairs the Maine Alliance of Healthcare Professionals, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of healthcare both within and beyond Maine.

Bob Reed’s expertise in healthcare finance and his leadership abilities have made him a vital asset to the Maine Chiropractic Association and the wider healthcare community. His dedication to his profession and his proactive involvement in various councils and alliances underscore his commitment to enhancing healthcare services and support for both practitioners and patients.

Maine State Chiropractors Association (1922 – 1970)
1922 – 24 Dr. Perley Hardy
1925 Dr. Clinton Clauson Waterville
1926 – 28 Dr. Earl Lewis Lewiston
1929 Dr. Blake Annis Rockland
1930 – 33 Dr. Earl Bubar Bangor
1934 – 35 Dr. Joseph Harris Farmington
1936 – 37 Dr. Arthur Carson
1938 – 40 Dr. Ben Turoff Skowhegan
1941 Dr. S. H. Sanborn
1942 Dr. Paul Bagdikian Bath
1943 Dr. F. J. Moore
1944 – 45 Dr. O. H. Winkler
1946 Dr. Donald Haskell Augusta
1947 – 49 Dr. Vern Hoy Portland
1950 – 51 Dr. W. E. Miner
1952 – 53 Dr. Earl Bostrum Houlton
1954 – 55 Dr. Carl Kimball
1956 Dr. Victor Hoy Portland
1957 Dr. Clarence McClaskey
1958 – 61 Dr. Milton Downing Lewiston
1962 Dr. Ben Speers Waterville
1963 – 64 Dr. Ernest Kearney Waterville
1965 – 66 Dr. Robert Toothaker Kittery
1967 – 69 Dr. Robert Lynch So.Portland
1969 – 71 Dr. Marc Chasse Fort Kent
Maine Chiropractic Association
(1970 – 2017)
1971 – 72 Dr. Charles Serritella Caribou
1972 – 75 Dr. Donald Tucker Farmington
1975 – 77 Dr. Thomas Chasse Waterville
1977 – 79 Dr. John Reeder Lewiston
1979 – 81 Dr. Tim Dennis Bath
1981 – 84 Dr. Moshe Myerowitz Bangor
1984 – 87 Dr. Robert Lynch, Jr. So. Portland
1987 – 88 Dr. Ray Spaulding Augusta
1988 – 89 Dr. Jay Stackhouse So. Portland
1989 – 91 Dr. John Hayes Portland
1991 – 93 Dr. Len Saulter Falmouth
1993 – 95 Dr. Marc Malon Biddeford
1995 Dr. David Odiorne Lewiston
1995 – 96 Dr. Eleanor Rolnick Biddeford
1996 – 98 Dr. Rick Bruns Bangor
1998- 2000 Dr. Tom Augat Brunswick
2000 -02 Dr. Joseph Kerwin Gorham
2002 – 04 Dr. Kevin Chasse Dover-Foxcroft
2004 – 06 Dr. Kathy Boulet Lewiston
2006 – 08 Dr. Phil McLean Lewiston
2008 – 10 Dr. Steve Gagnon Waterville
2010 – 12 Dr. Mike Noonan Old Town
2012 – 14 Dr. Andre Nadeau Augusta
2014 – 16 Dr. Greg Fox Falmouth
2016 – 17 Dr. Mike Noonan Old Town
2017 – 19 Dr. Luc Dionne Lewiston
2019 – 22 Dr. Dan Myerowitz Bangor

2022 – 25 Dr. Zev Myerowitx, Jr, Cape Elizabeth