Meet Dr. Michael Orefice

Dr. Michael Orefice, based at Active Health in Milford, Connecticut is far more than a typical Chiropractor. In addition to Chiropractic care, he is proficient in treating sports and everyday injuries. Dr. Mike uses a combination of Medical Acupuncture, Active Release Techniques® (ART®), Graston Technique® to treat muscular or soft tissue injuries. For more advanced injuries such as insertional tendonitis / nerve entrapments our Extracorporeal Shockwave treatment is highly effective.

Dr. Mike currently works with the University of New Haven, PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League) as well as UFC fighters, elite runners and Crossfit Athletes.

Affectionately known as Dr. Mike by his patients, he designs customized treatment plans to deliver exceptional results for patients of all ages and fitness levels. His goal is to provide relief from pain, restore mobility, and enhance the quality of life for men and women in the Milford area and beyond.

Dr. Mike earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He furthered his expertise by completing the McMaster Contemporary Acupuncture Program through the Department of Anesthesia at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

A sports enthusiast and CrossFit participant, Dr. Mike is also a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He successfully treats a wide range of patients, from elite athletes to non-athletes, addressing issues such as back and neck pain, shoulder injuries, elbow and wrist problems, sciatic and hip issues, as well as knee, ankle, and foot pain. Additionally, Dr. Mike provides on-site treatment at local corporations, addressing chronic pain caused by overuse, repetition, and workplace strains through ART’s Corporate Solutions Program. Over the years, Dr. Mike has had the privilege of working with Olympic gold medalists, athletes from the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team, and players from the New England Patriots football team.

Dr. Mandy Nemeth

Dr. Mandy Nemeth is an evidence-informed chiropractic physician dedicated to helping individuals within the greater Milford community decrease pain and improve quality of life through chiropractic manual therapy and myofascial release technique. She works with patients of all ages and backgrounds to identify and address painful conditions relating to dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system.

Dr. Mandy is also passionate about nutrition and is currently completing post-doctorate study in functional medicine.

She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree, graduating with honors from the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic. While completing her degree, Dr. Mandy participated in a clinical clerkship rotation at the Veteran’s hospital in Newington, CT, as well as an advanced radiology rotation at Stony Brook University Medical Center’s Department of Neuroradiology.

Dr. Mandy holds Bachelor’s degrees in human biology from Cleveland University and ballet performance from the University of Utah. With the majority of her pre-professional life being dedicated to dance and dance education, Dr. Mandy developed a curiosity for understanding the musculoskeletal system and the importance of its proper function in concert with diet, exercise, and stress management to overall wellbeing.