Practitioners

Dr. Loretta Macri

Dr. Macri, owner of Macri Wellness, has been a practicing chiropractor since graduating from New York Chiropractic College in 1985. Prior to her chiropractic education, Dr. Macri participated in the research and study of reproductive endocrinology and it’s association with related cancerous tumors at SUNY at Stony Brook Hospital. This research work was what inspired her path to becoming a Chiropractor. Before beginning her private practice, Dr. Macri was on staff at NYCC as a clinical director where she supervised students during their internship.

Dr. Macri has also nurtured her passion for education as an adjunct professor at Central Arizona College, and is currently a regular guest speaker on 1100 KFNX Talk Radio, which hosts exemplary wellness practitioners regularly. Previously, Dr. Macri served as the President for the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners for four years.

In 2012 Dr. Macri fulfilled a life long dream of expanding her practice into a comprehensive wellness center integrating numerous healing disciplines. Dr. Macri’s philosophy is that in order to achieve maximum health, the multiple functions of the mind and body must be in balance.

Annie Vedeler, L. Ac

Annie has been set on a path of holistic healing since the mid-80’s. She has always been fascinated by the body, mind and spirit and how they heal! In 2005 she combined her passion for body/mind/spirit medicine by obtaining a 4-year masters degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. She is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist and nationally accredited by the N.C.C.A.O.M Her focus is in gynecology and all aspects of women’s health including fertility and labor induction, although in her 7 years of practice, she has treated everything from all types of pain, to equilibrium issues, to stress from life’s challenges to emotional traumas. She is a life-long learner and continues to grow in her knowledge and experience. Annie loves using her knowledge and heart-felt compassion to help others find healing, strength and hope. She is dedicated to doing everything she can to show you that there is life without chronic pain and dis-ease!

Maria Cooke, Reiki Master & Certified Spiritual Life Coach

Maria Cooke is Reiki Master and Certified Spiritual Life Coach who received her training at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA). She has also studied techniques such polarity and hypnotherapy during her time at SWIHA. We are honored to host her some of her guided meditations at Macri Wellness. Reiki sessions with Maria are truly blissful.

maddy hughes, Office Manager

Maddy Hughes graduates from Arizona State University in May with a degree in Global Health and a minor in Healthcare Delivery. She is the seventh Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority sister to work at Macri Wellness. Maddy is originally from Southern California and absolutely loves the beach!

Dr. pamela sommer

Dr. Sommer graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern California University of Health Sciences with a Doctorate in Chiropractic. As both a chiropractor and yogi, Dr. Sommer approaches care by looking at the whole person, mind, body and spirit. It is her goal not only to relieve pain, but to help guide her patients down a path of optimal living based on their individual goals and visions. Pamela received her 500hr Teacher Training Certification from Yoga Vida NYC, and is an Active Release Technique (ART) Certified Practitioner. She has also extensively studied the McKenzie Method, Dynamic Neuromuscular Education, Functional Movement, and nutrition. Through a team-based approach to care along with her diversified tool belt, Dr. Sommer works with you to create a sustainable, balanced lifestyle that promotes longevity, increased health-span and overall well-being. In her free time she enjoys hiking or anything that involves being outside, visiting new restaurants and local shops, and traveling back to her home-state of NJ to visit her family and friends!