Staff

Dr. Kim Leis-Keeling is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic by the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the University of the State of New York Education Department. She graduated from Northwestern Health Science University in Bloomington, MN in 2003. She is also a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. She holds two Bachelor degrees in Exercise Science and Business Management from Concordia University. While attending Concordia, she was a member of the intercollegiate volleyball, basketball and track teams.

Dr. Keeling has a special interest in Sports Chiropractic. In 2014, she was invited to do a chiropractic rotation with the United States Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid. She worked with the athletes trying out for TEAM USA for Bobsled, Skeleton and Luge. She is currently working on achieving Diplomate status with American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. Dr. Keeling has also completed a post graduate program in Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine. She has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 2003 through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and has worked as an exercise specialist and personal trainer for 7 years while living in Chicago and Minneapolis.

Dr. Keeling specializes in sports related injuries and running performance enhancement and has treated many conditions such as headaches, neck and back pain, disc injuries, plantar fascitis, muscular pain, carpal tunnel and more. She also worked with many children and families to maintain their wellness needs.  She has worked extensively with running clubs in Minnesota as a coach and giving seminars on stretching, injury prevention and sports nutrition. Dr. Keeling has treated many grade school and high school athletes, college and Olympic athletes in all areas from injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and sports performance. 

Dr. Keeling has used her education and knowledge to support local sports team when she practiced in Minnesota.She acted as team chiropractic physician for Burnsville High School Rugby Team, Faithful Shepherd Football Team and Dakota County Technical College Soccer/Baseball Teams. She volunteered as attending chiropractic physician and EMT for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day for the Cure and the Minnesota Special Olympics. She provided chiropractic and sports medicine care for the St. Paul Pioneers Semi-Pro Football Team, National Junior Olympics Taekwondo Championships, Professional Disc Golf Association and Minneapolis Rugby. Recently, Dr. Keeling has been invited to join TEAM USA as a member of sports medicine team in fall of 2014 at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid.

Dr. Keeling moved to the Capital District in 2011 with her husband Mark and two children.  Her hobbies include fitness, weightlifting, skiing, archery, attending educational seminars, hiking, camping, gardening, reading, traveling and spending time with her family.

Dr. Amanda Boccio is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic by the University of the State of New York Education Department. She graduated with honors from New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, NY, where she earned her both her Chiropractic and Masters of Applied Clinical Nutrition degrees in 2013.  She also holds an Advanced Certificate in Sports Science & Human Performance. 

Dr. Emily VanderVeen is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College. Prior to joining the Sports & Spinal Wellness Center in August of 2022, she practiced for eight years in Esperance, NY. She enjoys working with families to provide wellness care to patients of all ages. She also holds a certification in Whole Food Nutrition. 

Dr. VanderVeen specializes in treating women through pregnancy using the Webster Technique and gentle chiropractic adjustments. These treatments can be instrumental in providing relief from the discomfort of pregnancy, as well as help position the baby for delivery.

Dr. Emily also specializes in pediatric chiropractic. Some pediatric conditions that respond well to chiropractic care include colic, torticollis, delayed milestones, digestive issues, ear infections and trouble sleeping. 

Having grown up on a dairy farm, Dr. VanderVeen also enjoys treating people who have physically demanding jobs, knowing first hand how vital these treatments can be to getting people back on their feet again. In her free time, Dr. VanderVeen enjoys hiking, gardening, cooking and baking. She loves spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Lindsey Burnett-Hooper graduated from Parker University in 2021 receiving her Doctorate of Chiropractic. She joins Sports and Spinal Wellness Center after spending two years at Trophy Chiropractic in Dallas-Ft Worth. She is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the New York Education Department. Dr. Hooper has held certifications in Active Release Technique (ART) Full body and Advanced Full Body. She received her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Human Performance from McMurry University. While attending Parker University, she had the honor of working with military veterans at the Dallas VA Hospital during her clinical rotation.
Formerly, Dr. Hooper worked in the medical device sales industry in both the DFW and Philadelphia area. She started her journey towards chiropractic in 2017 after realizing she wanted to have a direct role in helping people.

Dr. Hooper specializes in working with athletes of all ages. Her goal is for every patient to feel empowered and positive about their health and wellness journey. She can provide care through multiple techniques such as low-force, Activator, Diversified and SOT chiropractic techniques, cupping, Gua Sha, Active Release Technique soft tissue work, Kinesiology tapping and prescribing custom exercises to accommodate recovery.
Dr. Hooper is an avid sports enthusiast and competed collegiately in women’s basketball. Dr. Hooper moved to the Capital Region in 2024 from her home state of Texas with her spouse, two kids and their English Bulldog. In her spare time she enjoys weightlifting, jiujitsu, being outdoors, reading and hanging out with her family.

Lisa comes highly skilled with over 16 years of practical experience in the field of massage therapy. Lisa received her certification in June 2006 from Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage in Rochester, NY. Lisa's focus is exhibiting high ethical standards and professional integrity, while working toward increased community awareness of the the benefits of therapeutic massage. 

Lisa is trained and experienced in multiple forms of bodywork including Swedish, Shiatsu, Hot Stone, Deep Tissue, Sports, Reflexology, Pregnancy, PTSD massage and other body treatments. 

Lisa is a United Stated Navy Veteran and an active member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

Ruanna has been a part of our front desk team at Sports & Spinal Wellness in 2017. She is here to help you schedule appointments and answer questions about your insurance. She is a wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoys working and keeping up with the needs of her household. She also enjoys going for walks in her neighborhood.

Erin has been a valued member of the Sports & Spinal team since 2019, bringing over 20 years of experience as a receptionist. Her warm personality and attention to detail make her an integral part of our front desk team.

Outside of work, Erin is a proud mom to three boys and a handful of beloved fur babies. In her free time, she enjoys discovering new shows to binge-watch with her husband and exploring her passion for crystals and all things metaphysical.

Patti has been a vital part of the Sports & Spinal team for over 10 years, bringing more than 20 years of expertise in chiropractic billing to the table. As our go-to medical billing expert, she’s the one to turn to if you have questions about your insurance—she’s always happy to help!

Outside of work, Patti loves spending quality time with her husband, family, and her cherished grandchildren. We are so grateful to have her on our team!