Chiropractic Society of RI tabs Tiverton, RI resident Shael Colantonio as new executive administrator

The Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island (CSRI) recently named Shael Colantonio as its executive administrator. In this role, Ms. Colantonio will provide administrative and marketing support for the Society’s numerous activities, which include networking events, business and educational workshop, legislative support and other endeavors that promote chiropractic the number one natural healing choice.
CSRI, founded in 1918, is one of the oldest chiropractic associations in the country and represents more than 60 of the practicing chiropractic physicians in the state of Rhode Island. 
“We’re delighted to have Shael on board as our new executive administrator. She has a diverse background that will be a huge help in managing our office and keeping the Society’s many initiatives running smoothly,” said Dr. Michael Gottfried, president of CSRI. “Though it’s kind of our members’ specialty, I’m sure she’ll have no trouble adjusting.”
Colantonio previously worked at St. Anne’s Hospital as an assistant to the director of security and as a development coordinator. She’s also has extensive experience as a reporter and writer, contributing articles to East Bay Living magazine and the Fall River Herald News.
“The Society is involved in many initiatives that can provide real relief to people suffering from back pain and other related issues,” said Colantonio. “I’m looking forward to helping get the word out about the many benefits of chiropractic.”

Colantonio graduated magna cum laude from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s degree in communications. She resides in Tiverton, Rhode Island with her husband Joe, dog Edgar and two cats.

Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island is located at 1272 West Main Road, Building 2, Middletown, RI 02842. For more information, call (401) 207-0700 or visit www.RIchiro.org.