Meet Our Team

Dr. Santangelo uses his hands to adjust the spine. The method of adjustment used in his practice is referred to as the Diversified Technique and Upper Cervical Specific. He also specializes in Extremity evaluation and adjusting. This includes wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle-foot, and TMJ.

Education

Dr. Santangelo has an extensive and comprehensive education.  He has earned the following degrees:

• Graduate Life College of Chiropractic, Doctorate in Chiropractic
• Graduate Purdue University, BA Psychology
• Graduate Morris County College, AA Business Administration
• Graduate Leadership-Hoke (2004)
• International Chiropractic Association Medicare Workshop July 2006
• North Carolina Chiropractic Association Insurance Certification April 2006

Dr. Santangelo also earns a minimum of 24 credit hours of continuing education each year.  

Community

Dr. Santangelo is very active in the Raeford and Hoke County community organizations. He has enjoyed serving the following community organizations.

• Den Leader Cub Scout Pack 477, Rockfish Church
• Moore Regional Hospital Health Services Board of Trustees (2010-present)
• First Health Hoke Community Hospital Advisory Board (2009-present)
• Board Member of Raeford/Hoke Chamber of Commerce
• Board Member Cape Fear Boy Scouts of America (Western District)-Board Member United Way of Hoke County (2003-06)
• Board Member Community Resource Council, McCain Hospital
• Chairman Investment of Character Hoke County Boy Scouts
• Charter Organization Raeford Cub Scout Pack 480
• President Raeford/Hoke Chamber of Commerce (2006-2008)
• Secretary Raeford Kiwanis Club (2007-present)
• President Raeford Kiwanis Club (2003-2004)
• Chairman Terrific Kids Program (1998-present)
• Member North Carolina Chiropractic Association-Member Hoke Reading Literacy Counci
• Member Masons Raeford Lodge 306
• Member Sudan Shriners
• Member Promise Keepers

Honors and Achievements

• 2009 Meritorious Men of Hoke Award
• 2007-2008 Raeford Kiwanian of the Year Award
• 2006 Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award
• 2005 U.S. Army Parachute Team Honorary Golden Knight Award
• 2003-2004 Kiwanis Citizen of the Year Award
• 2003-2004 Kiwanis Distinguished Club President Award
• 2003-2004 Distinguished Kiwanian Award
• 2003 NC Outstanding Volunteer Service Award (Governor Easley)
• 2003 Cape Fear Award – Boy Scouts of America
• 2002-2003 Distinguished Kiwanian Award
• 2002 Baton Award – US Army Golden Knights
• 2001 Raeford Jaycees Secretary-Sandhills Emmaus Walk #17 1999

Work history

• Family Chiropractic Center (2000-present)
• Schultz Chiropractic Center (1997-2000)
• Crossfield Products Corp. (1984-1992)
• Technical Sales Manager for $12 million manufacturer of epoxy, urethane and latex mastic flooring products for construction services.