WELCOME TO THE AVON
INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Frederick Mayer and the Avon Integrative Health Center team of professionals integrate chiropractic care, medical care, nutrition, psychotherapy, acupuncture, massage and physical therapy to meet the individual health and wellness needs of their clients. They are committed to offering the best possible healthcare; keeping abreast of innovations in their respective fields and striving for "best practice” in their approach.

The Avon Integrative Health Center professionals define an "optimal" state of health as the body's ability to balance the physical, emotional and nutritional stresses of daily living. Their goal is to help their clients eliminate or adapt to those stress factors that may compromise their health and wellbeing.

Please contact us to schedule an appointment or for more information about the Avon Integrative Health Center.

Our Professionals

Learn Who We Are

FREDERICK MAYER, D.C.

Chiropractic Physician, (DBA) AVON CHIROPRACTIC CENTER, LLC

Dr Mayer has over 30 years’ experience in private practice in Avon By The Sea. He obtains a comprehensive history, conducts a detailed examination and analyzes laboratory test results to better understand his patient's health status. Dr Mayer utilizes his knowledge of neurology, biomechanics, ergonomics and nutrition to help identify the causes of his patient's health disorders and develop individualized healthcare plans.
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Victor Salvo, M.D.

Physician

Dr. Salvo has 35 years of experience in the medical field. His diverse experience allows for a comprehensive approach to a patient’s illness, injury or disability. Dr Salvo has a special interest in individuals who have conditions that include neuropathy, long Covid syndrome, and nutritional deficiencies. He is available for evaluation of impairment/disability, worker’s compensation cases, and treatment of musculoskeletal and spine related injuries.
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MARGARET MARY CUNNIFF, LCSW, LCADC, SEP

Psychotherapist, (DBA) CENTER PSYCHOTHERAPY

Molly is an individual and family psychotherapist with long experience in social service, mental health and addiction recovery settings. She is skilled and comfortable working with clients coping with stress, mood, trauma and substance abuse disorders. Molly has also developed expertise assisting adolescents and young adults struggling with transitional life crises, which often involve serious psychiatric or substance abuse issues.
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Michelle Graceffo, L.Ac.

Acupuncturist

Michelle is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L. Ac.). Her goal, as an acupuncture and Chinese Medicine practitioner, is to assist individuals in finding and feeling into the essence of who they are. Michelle believes we all have the tools to settle into and trust our most authentic self. She brings to the clinic her passion for Chinese medicine, a desire to educate her patients, and a willingness to be a guiding light for self-healing and the natural rebalancing of the mind-body-spirit.
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Craig Graceffo, L.Ac.

Acupuncturist

Craig is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.). He treats both acute and chronic conditions, from pain management, musculoskeletal, and digestive disorders to anxiety, depression, men's health, and stroke recovery/rehabilitation. Through education, encouragement, and individualized treatments, Craig meets each patient on their life's journey, assists in bringing whole-body balance, and invites each patient into a deeper self-awareness and realization that everyone holds the key to their own health.
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MELINDA APPLEGATE

Wholistic Health, Massage Therapy and TCM Bodywork Practitioner, AOBTA Certified

Melinda is an Asian Healing Arts Practitioner specializing in both intuitive and medical massage, bodywork and 5 Element Medical Qigong. She is skilled in various techniques, ranging from Swedish, Deep tissue and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage to Shiatsu, Jin Shin Acupressure treatments and Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage. Melinda’s clients achieve measurable results from her combining massage techniques that suit their unique circumstances.
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Michael Kurilla, PT, DPT, MS

Physical Therapist

Dr Kurilla has over 27 years of Physical Therapy experience in the areas of orthopedic, neurological and balance deficits. His treatment philosophy is “every pt is different and requires an individualized plan of care regardless of complaint or condition similarities”. Dr Kurilla establishes a rapport and works one on one with his clients throughout the course of treatment, allowing for constant re-evaluation and augmentation of his care plans.
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