Dr. Paul Monitto, DC

Dr. Paul Monitto attended St. John's University in New York and UNC-Asheville before graduating from Life Chiropractic College in Georgia in 1981. Dr. Monitto has been practicing since 1982 in the same location. He attends continuing education every year, ensuring that his patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced chiropractic care available. Dr. Monitto is certified in the Webster Technique, for pre and postnatal care for the mother and pediatric care for the child.

The reason I became a chiropractor is that I had horrific migraine/cluster headaches when I was 10 years old. My mother took me to doctor after doctor, test after test only to be put on another medication. The side effects were terrible. At the insistence of a friend, my mother took me to a chiropractor and within a few weeks my headaches were improved. After several months of chiropractic care, my hyperactivity also improved and so did my grades in school. I feel like chiropractic care saved my life and I wanted to change the world and help others get well too. I love seeing my patients get better and look forward to going to the office every day.

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Lisa Lowe, CA & Practice Manager

My name is Lisa Lowe. I was born in Spartanburg, SC, and moved to Asheville with my family when I was four. I graduated from Asheville High School in 1980. I then went to UNCA, and then graduated from A-B Tech with a degree in computer programming.

I became a chiropractic patient when I was in college because of migraine headaches. It was after becoming a patient and learning all the benefits that chiropractic care could have that I decided that I would like to help others in the same way that I was helped. 

I went to work with Dr. Patton as his assistant for four years, until he decided to retire. Shortly after that, in 1996, I came to work with Dr. Monitto. My job is very rewarding to me because of the way we help people every day to know, understand, and experience the benefits of chiropractic. As of August 8, 2019, I have been with Dr. Monitto for 24 years. I believe in chiropractic, it works!!

Working in the office as the Front Desk Chiropractic Assistant and Practice Coordinator/Office Manager, I’ll probably be the person you see at the front desk or talk to over the phone when you call in.

I was blessed on February 27, 2003 with a handsome son, William. He loves soccer and has his black belt in Taekwondo. We live in Candler with our cat, Tuesday. 

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Rocky, Therapy Dog

Hi there! My name is Rocky Monitto. I’m a Smooth Fox Terrier. I was born on June 6, 2021, in Burnsville, NC. My first family in Knoxville, TN had to move to Poland and couldn’t take me, so I won the lottery and Dr Paul Monitto re-homed me. It’s great to be back in NC!

I love my new home and work life. I come to the office daily and greet patients and play with the children. When I’m not at work, I like to play fetch and tug as well as go to the Wag Bar Dog Park in Weaverville, NC to run and play with the other dogs.

I am currently in training to become a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International. The training and testing is rigorous, but I believe my dad can train me to do what is necessary to pass the test.

When you come to the office, be sure to stop by on your way to sign in to say hello and give me a good scratch or belly rub. I’m very friendly and love children and toddlers.

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JR, Therapy Dog (2011-2022)

Forever loved, Never Forgotten

Hi there! My name is J.R. Monitto. I’m a Jack Russell Terrier. I was born on April 15, 2011, in Chuckey, TN. My first family didn’t want me, so I ended up at the Chuckey animal shelter with a death sentence (can you believe it?).

A wonderful woman named Cheryl Horton saved me, along with seven other dogs, by fostering us at her house for two months. She works for Voice for Pets, the local rescue organization.

Two families came to look at me, but didn’t adopt me. Thank goodness! Because then my new Dad, Dr. Paul, adopted me. I went from the country life to the city life and I’ve been loving every minute of it.

Believe me when I say, I have got it good! We go on walks 4-6 times EACH DAY. I’ve also been learning new tricks like play fetch, tug-o-war, and my newest activity… KAYAKING. I even have a little green life jacket.

I come to the office all the time - I’m a certified therapy dog! I like to sleep a lot while I’m in the office, but feel free to come over and say hi, rub my belly, and introduce yourself!