Dr. Dennis Rattiner, D.C.

Chiropractic & Wellness Expert

Dr. Rattiner is a board certified chiropractor in the state of Georgia. He did his undergraduate studies at the State University of New York and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology & Psychology graduating Cum Laude from the prestigious Binghamton University. He then graduated Summa Cum Laude from Life University, college of chiropractic in Marietta.

He was the president of the Activator Methods Technique club. He is a member of the International Chiropractic Honors Society. Dr. Rattiner is a  published author in The Chiropractic Journal, & a regular contributor to Single Parent Magazine. Articles about him have also been featured many times in the Lilburn Living, Gwinnett Daily Post, Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) and Atlanta Health and Wellness magazine.  

Dr. Rattiner is also Chiropractor to the stars!  When a big band comes to Atlanta, they call him out backstage to adjust the performers and staff.  He has been the official chiropractor to many shows such as Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, Rod Stewart, Stevie Nicks, and Bad Company.  

Dr. Rattiner established Align The Spine in 2003. He specializes in, Activator Technique gentle instrument adjusting, a non-manipulative approach to relief, prevention, and wellness.

Dr. Rattiner is passionate about his work. His patients often tell him that he is the best doctor they have seen because of his caring approach and the results he gets. He volunteers his time as a member of the distinguished non-profit Foundation For Wellness Professionals, which is a national organization of health care experts who lecture free of charge in their communities. He has also traveled twice to India, where he led a team of chiropractors that adjusted over 8,000 people for free.

On a personal level, Dr. Rattiner enjoys combining amateur photography & traveling. He has been to India, Italy, Ireland, Holland, Germany, France, Greece, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, and Peru. He enjoys lifting weights, kickboxing, & Pilates.  Dr. Rattiner has two dogs (Peanut) an abused dog he fostered then adopted from the Atlanta Humane Society & (Diesel) a small black shih tzu who thinks he is the boss.

Dr. Matthew Meccia, D.C.

Associate Chiropractor

Dr. Meccia is a board certified chiropractor in the state of Georgia. He did his undergraduate studies at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then graduated from Life University, college of chiropractic in Marrietta.

While attending school at Life, he became very involved in different techniques and became certified to teach them. For two years, he was vice-president and taught Life University's Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) club. Dr. Matt then learned the Activator Technique under the one on one guidance of an activator doctor with 30+ years of experience in the technique.

Being a recent graduate, Dr. Matt is taught wtih all the newer styles of chiropractic and rehabilitation techniques and contineus to go to post-graduate seminars to increase his knowledge to provide you with the best of care.

Dr. Meccia is a motivated, patient focused, driven chiropractor, who uses all his knowledge and know how to treat every patient as an individual.

He has been featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC). Dr. Meccia has volunteered his time at the Outpatient clinic at Life University working with gratis patients, he also volunteered with the CCFA & Red Cross (Hurricane Katrina).

On a personal level, Dr. Meccia enjoys watching/playing hockey, playing with his dog (Sydney), watching movies, and listening to music. Daily he does stretching and interval training to stay in shape.

My name is Autumn Shores and I started working with Align The Spine in October of 2007. I do a variety of things for the office including office management & community outreach. I currently do volunteer work for the foundation for wellness professionals a non profit organization where I go out into the community and provide free of charge disease prevention programs, workshops, blood pressure checks/screenings.

I attended west Central technological college for a associate degree in marketing management. I then transferred to AIU where I attended for a dual bachelors degree in marketing & fashion design.

My employment background includes working for the GA commissioner in Department of Community Affairs as well as office management for a multimillion dollar contractors office.

I was a new born baby the first chiropractic treatment I received. My birth was very traumatic due to my umbilical cord was wrapped around my neck. My mom being a firm believer in chiropractic took me to her chiropractor the same day we were released from the hospital. She later told me it was the only way they could get me to stop crying since birth. This worked well I became a healthy child. Several years later I was in a terrible car wreck that almost left me crippled due to severely damaged hips from where my safety belt kept me inside the car. My mom was not so lucky she sustained a very severe head injury that affected how she spoke and made it nearly impossible to walk. the hospital wanted her and I to take all this pain medication and to spend a lot of our time in physical therapy. They told her she would never be the same after that and I would always have to wear leg braces just to walk. My mom said no to the meds and we went to the chiropractor. After regular visits our chiropractor was able to do what the doctors told her was impossible. I no longer require leg braces to walk and my mom got over her head injury and speaks/thinks normal again. So to make a long story short I put my health in the hands of a chiropractor. Since then I met Doctor Rattiner who helped me as a adult to get rid of my migraine's and low back pain. Any time I go to a regular doctor I'm always loaded up with medications. I personally do not like medications so instead I get my adjustments when needed and I feel great.

My personal interests include Pilate's, Yoga, Aerial Silks, & Weight training. I have a little shih zu named Diesel who I love dearly, he is like my little shadow. I also spend my spare time traveling the world anytime possible.

Deanna Cobbs, LMT, CMT, NMT (Massage Therapist)

Deanna is a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and is a a graduate of Gwinnett College. She received her training in Massage Therapy from the Rising Spirit School of Natural Health. Affectionately known as Denah, she has been in the massage therapy profession since 2009 and truly enjoys her work every day. She is passionate about the positive effects of massage on both the mind and body. She performs a wide range of massages including sports massages for sore muscles after a workout, injury rehabilitation massage, as well as massages to relieve the tension of migraine headaches. She also can simply do a relaxation massage to help you forget about your life stresses, incorporating aromatherapy. She encourages everyone to try massage therapy at least once so they can decide if it's something that can help them become a healthier individual.

My name is Vanessa and I have been working as a receptionist for Align The Spine Chiropractic and Wellness Center for 3 years. I graduated from Georgia Perimeter College in 2004 with an associate degree in psychology. Before working in this field I was a server for 9 years, so this has been a whole new experience for me. I’ve learned so much about the human body and healing naturally. It has changed the way I live my life. I’m very thankful I’ve gotten the opportunity to see how Chiropractic can benefit our lives.

My name is Angela Smallwood-Lacure. I am the Chiropractic Assistant here at Align the Spine Chiropractic and Wellness Center. Being a wife and mother or 2 preteen boys (Jovunta 12, and Joseph 13,) life can get stressful at times and that’s where my appreciation heightens for Chiropractic care. I’m a patient turned employee, which is truly a blessing. My boys and I have been patients of Dr. Rattiners since 2008 and recently my husband has started receiving care. Our chiropractic care has always been a priority and now I get to live it and see others quality of life improve as well. Both doctors at this clinic are genuine people first, and Chiropractors second, so you get double the care.

Young or old, who says you, have to live with pain. I came in getting care for tingling and numbness in my finger tips and other problems started correcting themselves. My acid reflux, low back pain, mid back pain and neck pain that I had from years of serving are all gone. Joseph diagnosed with allergies to trees and grass is now able to be a normal kid outside playing. So from experience as a patient, and an employee, I advise all to make chiropractic part of your life. It truly brings on a wealth of wellness.

Mary DiStefano was hired on at Align The Spine Chiropractic and Wellness Center in March of 2011 as a Case Manager. Being that the Case Manager plays a pivotal role in our patients experience at our clinic, she trained directly under Dr. Rattiner, and was taught to perform in depth one on one consultations with our new patients, as well as how to properly educate patients regarding their specific condition and the science and philosophy behind Chiropractic care.

Mary grew up in Toledo, Ohio. While spending 13 years in Sacramento, California, she attended Cosumes River College and worked for the California State Labor Department.

On a personal level, Mary enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, including her daughter and grandson, and attending NBA games.