For Le Moyne Graduates and Sisters, Health is the Greatest Wealth

When Kelsey Roberts ‘15 established her chiropractic practice in 2020, she knew that it was a bit unorthodox for someone so early in her professional life. That did not deter Kelsey, though. In fact, it may have helped to motivate her. She had a very specific vision in mind for her clinic. The Le Moyne alumna imagined caring for neighbors, former teachers and parents of her friends in her hometown of Clinton, N.Y., a community of about 1,600 people in Oneida County. She was determined to take a very patient–centered approach to her work –

and she has. Nearly five years after opening the clinic, many of the people she treats have become like family to her. What’s more, another doctor has joined the practice, Associated Chiropractics, who is family, Kelsey’s sister, Molly Roberts ‘20.

Both Kelsey and Molly have long been passionate about science. After graduating from Le Moyne with bachelor’s degrees in biology, both earned their doctoral degrees from Northeast College of Health Sciences in Seneca Falls, N.Y., with honors. Each had spent time shadowing professionals in the medical field, but found that they were drawn to chiropractics. It seemed to them, as Kelsey puts it, to be “the backbone of human health.” They wanted an opportunity to help people improve their mobility, reduce or eliminate any pain they may be experiencing, and improve their overall quality of life. In particular, the sisters care for a number of laborers and farmers who rely on their bodies not just to complete ordinary daily tasks, but to earn their livings. Lower-back pain is among the most chronic ailments they see.   

Once just a vision, Associated Chiropractics is now expanding. Kelsey and Molly are seeing more and more patients from beyond Clinton and even beyond Oneida County. The vast majority of that growth has been via word of mouth. Molly says it has been “especially rewarding,” knowing that their patients feel so comfortable recommending them to their friends and family. In addition to caring for their patients, the alumnae try to model for their patients what they believe are the pillars of health: nutrition, exercise, rest and a strong social network. These factors are “critical to our well-being,” Kelsey says.

Moving forward, Kelsey and Molly hope to evolve Associated Chiropractic into a more integrated practice to include other chiropractors, as well as a physical therapists, massage therapists and acupuncturist. Their idea is to make it a “one-stop-shop,” where people can benefit from the expertise of a number of providers in a single location. They are excited about the possibilities that come with being both caregivers and entrepreneurs. Still, whatever changes may be on the horizon, they know that they will continue to model their practice on this credo: