1st Care Rehabilitation and Chiropractic

02/04/2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert Ferraro MD. He will be missed.

View Robert W. Ferraro's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

09/15/2025

1st Care is hiring:
FULL OR PART-TIME ASSOCIATE CHIROPRACTOR WANTED
1st Care Chiropractic of Hamden, CT is seeking an Associate Chiropractor to join our Medical / Chiropractic healthcare team. Observe, diagnose and treat a variety of patient conditions, alongside of a Medical Orthopaedist and 2nd generation Chiropractor / Chiropractic Neurologist.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Doctor of Chiropractic degree and Connecticut license
- Ability to work in a multi-discipline environment and provide coordinated care
- Empathy, compassion, and a desire to provide excellent patient care
COMPENSATION:
- Starting $45-$55 per hour, based on experience
- Paid Time Off
- 401 (k) with Employer Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Professional Liability Insurance
- Paid CT License Fee
- Paid Continuing Education
- Flexible Hours
TECHNIQUES: (Willing to train)
- Manual Adjusting
- Instrument Adjusting
- Soft Tissue Adjusting
- Low Level Laser
- Adjunct Therapies
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examinations / Digital X-Rays
- Diagnoses
- Coordination of care with our team of Chiropractic and Medical Professionals
- Treat Patients with Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Clinical Documentation
If this opportunity sounds interesting, email your curriculum vitae to DrBarone@1stCare.net.

08/20/2025

1st Care is hiring:

FULL OR PART-TIME ASSOCIATE CHIROPRACTOR WANTED

1st Care Chiropractic of Hamden, CT is seeking an Associate Chiropractor to join our Medical / Chiropractic healthcare team. Observe, diagnose and treat a variety of patient conditions, alongside of a Medical Orthopaedist and 2nd generation Chiropractor / Chiropractic Neurologist.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Doctor of Chiropractic degree and Connecticut license
- Ability to work in a multi-discipline environment and provide coordinated care
- Empathy, compassion, and a desire to provide excellent patient care

COMPENSATION:
- Starting $45-$55 per hour, based on experience
- Paid Time Off
- 401 (k) with Employer Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Professional Liability Insurance
- Paid CT License Fee
- Paid Continuing Education
- Flexible Hours

TECHNIQUES: (Willing to train)
- Manual Adjusting
- Instrument Adjusting
- Soft Tissue Adjusting
- Low Level Laser
- Adjunct Therapies

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examinations / Digital X-Rays
- Diagnoses
- Coordination of care with our team of Chiropractic and Medical Professionals
- Treat Patients with Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Clinical Documentation

If this opportunity sounds interesting, we should talk. Call Dr. Barone at 203-288-7300.

04/20/2022

We are honored to announce that 1st Care Rehabilitation & Chiropractic has been voted Best of New Haven in the New Haven Register's readers' poll, for the second year in a row!

Thanks to all who voted. Congratulations and gratitude to our fantastic staff who makes this possible.

07/07/2018

5 ways to manage back pain at home:
-Alternate between 20 minutes ice and 40 minutes no ice
-Keep moving! Your body is designed to be in motion, try light walks and exercises
-Stretch to keep you loose
-Watch your posture. Sit and stand with good posture, bad posture leads to neck, back, and shoulder pains

07/04/2018

People are demanding more natural and effective forms of healthcare. You'll be amazed with what a wellness lifestyle and regular chiropractic care can do to enhance your health and performance.

07/04/2018

We are wishing you and your family a wonderful Fourth of July!

06/28/2018

Many people start chiropractic care to get their life back from pain, but stay when they discover the overall impact to their health and wellness.

06/23/2018

What is whiplash [VIDEO]? Whiplash explained
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We treat many cases of whiplash at 1st Care Chiropractic. This condition, which is caused by the rapid jerking back and forward of your neck, is commonly seen after an automobile accident or a collision on a sports field. If you're in the Hamden, CT area and have recently experienced this kind of trauma to your neck, call our office at
(203) 288-7300. It's important to get whiplash diagnosed and treated otherwise it can lead to some serious health conditions over time. Meanwhile, find out more about whiplash and its effects on the rest of your body from this video:

Whiplash is an injury to the cervical region of the spine when a great force causes the neck to go beyond its normal range of motion.

06/23/2018

Come for chiropractic, stay for wellness!

06/23/2018

If You Sit at a Desk All Day, You Need These 6 Yoga Poses in Your Life | MyDomaine
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If you're trapped behind a desk for the duration of your working day, you'll already be familiar with the stresses and strains this puts on your musculoskeletal system. What's the antidote? You may find these yoga poses help you stretch away the pain and improve your overall flexibility.

Yoga is a great way to develop strength and flexibility while quieting your mind. Here are six yogi-approved poses to help you use yoga for flexibility.