Chiropractors use adjustments to restore joint function and support the nervous system. He lives in Westfield with his wife Kathy and their dog Ernesto.
They help patients maintain optimal health while avoiding unnecessary drugs or surgery. After graduation from high School Dr Jim did a two year hitch in the U.S. Army where he was trained as a medic and became interested in the medical field. After discharge from the Army he entered an Associate in Science in Respiratory Therapy Program. Upon graduation he worked for 3 years as a Respiratory Therapist in the Hospital setting but became disillusioned with the medical profession. Having developed an interest in weight training in high school that had stuck with him through the years he decided to go into the fitness business. He owned and operated two fitness facilities over a 10 year period, U.S.A. Gym in Westfield, and Super Fitness in West Springfield and during that time was introduced to Chiropractic. He sold his businesses in 1989 and went to Chiropractic school at the age of 38. He Graduated from Life Chiropractic College in Marieta, Georgia in 1995 and then opened an office in Mobile, Alabama. After one year in Mobile he returned to MA and worked as an associate for another year. He opened Atlas Chiropractic in West Springfield in 1997 and moved the office 3 miles down the road to Holyoke in September 2007. Dr. Jim developed an intense interest in low force "tonal" techniques while at Life Chiropractic College (Life University) and over the years has done a great deal of additional training in Network Spinal Analysis, in Atlas orthogonal Technique, in Sacro-Occipital technique, in Thompson Technique, in Logan basic Technique, in Activator technique and in Toffness Technique. By combining some or all these techniques he has developed his own unique conservative method of restoring normal Spinal alignment and neural integrity. His burning desire is to introduce as many people as possible to the miracle of Chiropractic. His key to success is to follow your heart and do what you love. His hobbies are motorcycles and fitness. Something no one knows about him is that he was 1979 New England States Power-lifting Champion and 1984 New England's strongest man runner up.
03/30/2026
To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
Our hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808
It’s easy to focus on the knee when it hurts, but is the pain truly arising from the knee? There are many studies that link knee pain to problems with the lower back, hips, ankles, and feet. This month, let’s focus on the role the foot and ankle play in preserving knee health!
03/29/2026
To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
Our hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808
During the course of the history and examination with new patients, it’s quite common to encounter seemingly unrelated complaints that may benefit from chiropractic care. For example, last month we looked at alternative nutritional approaches to treating high cholesterol rather than jumping
03/28/2026
To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
Our hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808
Low back pain (LBP) affects most of us at some point in life, and usually its cause is mechanical. We typically do not think about low back pain resulting from a virus or bacteria, though we might be quick to recall times when LBP occurred suspiciously close to an infection such as a flu or a col
03/27/2026
We’re honored to share this kind testimonial from one of our valued patients 💙
I arrived at Dr. McCann’s office in November 2025 broken-hearted, breathless, and feeling hopeless. In June of last year, I had been diagnosed with a lung disease and a connective tissue disorder. After months of heavy medication and rehabilitation, my health remained in limbo. The constant fluctuations left me uncomfortable, depressed, lethargic, and melancholy.
It was not until a visit with Dr. McCann, along with the assistance and prayers from Yamira, that things began to change. Slowly, my health, hope, and happiness started to return. I suddenly began to feel better my strength and confidence grew like a ray of sunshine breaking through the clouds.
I can honestly say that the care and pride Dr. McCann puts into his practice is incomparable. I am deeply thankful for all that he and his team do. Being in this office feels like being touched by something truly anointed. I truly believe the Creator was working through Dr. McCann.
I am so grateful for the day I decided to include chiropractic care as part of my road to recovery. My hope is that everyone who walks through the doors of this practice will experience the same success, joy, and victory that I have.
Thank you for all that you do.
Blessed Love!
Coleene M. 3/13/2026
03/27/2026
To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
Our hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808
Neck pain is a very common condition that drives many patients to seek chiropractic care. Treatment planning typically includes four primary goals: 1) Pain Management; 2) Structural Realignment; 3) Functional Restoration; and 4) Maintenance / Prevention. 1) PAIN MANAGEMENT
03/27/2026
03/26/2026
To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
Our hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808
Last Month, we covered the first two of four primary goals when it comes to the chiropractic management of neck pain ( #1 - Pain Management and #2 - Structural realignment). This month, we will conclude this
03/25/2026
To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
Our hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808
Low back pain (LBP) is the most common complaint for which patients seek chiropractic care. X-rays are a common diagnostic tool utilized by most healthcare providers. Let’s take a look at the role of x-rays and how they are used by both medical practitioners and chiropractors. X-rays
03/24/2026
To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
Our hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons patients seek out Chiropractic care, and they appreciate being told what is causing their back pain. This is why doctors gather a careful and complete history from new patients and perform a physical examination. Once the “pain gen
03/23/2026
To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
Our hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808
This seems like an easy question to answer, doesn’t it? The answer of course being, YES!!! However, there are many people who suffer with headaches who have never been to a chiropractor or have not even ever considered it as a “good option.” So, rather than having me &ld
03/22/2026
To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
Our hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a painful, often debilitating, progressive condition that occurs when a nerve in the wrist becomes compressed. Let’s take a closer look at what CTS is and what can be done for it!ONSET: Often, CTS starts with an infrequent, vague sort
03/21/2026
To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Atlas Chiropractic. 1353 Dwight St. Holyoke, MA 01040
Our hrs. Mon and Wed 845-6pm and Tues and Fri 845-1pm
To Make an Appointment, Call (413) 538-8808
In the nervous system, there are three primary areas that regulate our balance: the cerebellum (located in the back of the brain), the dorsal columns (located in the back of the spinal cord), and the inner ear (the “vestibular” part of our cranial nerve VIII). There are also small, microscopi
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After graduation from high School Dr Jim did a two year hitch in the U.S. Army where he was trained as a medic and became interested in the medical field.
After discharge from the Army he entered an Associate in Science in Respiratory Therapy Program. Upon graduation he worked for 3 years as a Respiratory Therapist in the Hospital setting but became disillusioned with the medical profession.
Having developed an interest in weight training in high school that had stuck with him through the years he decided to go into the fitness business. He owned and operated two fitness facilities over a 10 year period, U.S.A. Gym in Westfield, and Super Fitness in West Springfield and during that time was introduced to Chiropractic.
He sold his businesses in 1989 and went to Chiropractic school at the age of 38. He Graduated from Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia in 1995 and then opened an office in Mobile, Alabama. After one year in Mobile he returned to MA and worked as an associate for another year. He opened Atlas Chiropractic in West Springfield in 1997 and moved the office 3 miles down the road to Holyoke in September 2007.
Dr. Jim developed an intense interest in low force "tonal" techniques while at Life Chiropractic College (Life University) and over the years has done a great deal of additional training in Network Spinal Analysis, in Atlas orthogonal Technique, in Sacro-Occipital technique, in Thompson Technique, in Logan basic Technique, in Activator technique and in Toftness Technique. By combining some or all these techniques he has developed his own unique conservative method of restoring normal Spinal alignment and neural integrity.
He lives in Westfield with his wife Kathy. His burning desire is to introduce as many people as possible to the miracle of Chiropractic. His key to success is to follow your heart and do what you love. His hobbies are fitness, motorcycles, and aviation. Something no one knows about him is that he was 1979 New England States Power-lifting Champion and 1984 New England's strongest man runner up.
