Our Team

Whole Family Chiropractic isn’t just who we are, it’s what we do. It is our goal to increase the health of the whole body, the whole spine, and the whole family using chiropractic techniques, cranial techniques, nutritional counseling, massage, rehab exercises, workshops, and classes in yoga and Pilates.

We are the only chiropractors in this area certified in the Cranial Release Technique – a gentle technique that provides a global release of tension throughout the cranium to allow for greater healing and stress release.

We are members of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and have done extensive postgraduate work in the care of children and pregnant patients.

Dr. Debra Bell received her Doctor of Chiropractic at Life University in March of 1999, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She received her undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology from UNC-Chapel Hill. Before becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Bell was a Coach with Gymnastic groups in Georgia and North Carolina.

Dr. Bell is a member of the North Carolina Chiropractic Association, and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, and is Secretary of the NCCA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics. She has attended post-graduate seminars, including Sports Injury Symposium, Advanced Imaging Techniques, and extensive Pediatric Chiropractic seminars.

Her primary focus is family health and wellness, caring for patients of all ages. She has developed a ten-week wellness course, hour-long wellness workshops, and a backpack safety check. Dr. Bell also has an extensive background in Sports Injuries and Exercise Physiology. She is available for speaking engagements for corporations, athletic teams, schools, and civic groups.

Dr. Silvester graduated from Life University in 1999. Prior to studying at Chiropractic College, he attended Virginia Tech and Excelsior College. His interest in Chiropractic comes from experiencing the life changing benefits of chiropractic care on several occasions as a young adult.

He holds an Advanced Proficiency Rating in Activator Methods and is an Associate Clinical Instructor with Activator Methods. He has thorough post graduate education in Cox Flexion/Distraction, upper cervical corrections, extremities, disc injuries, whiplash injuries and rehabilitation.

He enjoys spending time with his two children, is an avid swimmer and also enjoys historic automobiles.

Since he began practicing chiropractic, Dr. Silvester’s professional career has remained focused on the highest quality of life through the superior function of the spine and body.

Dr. Ashley McGuire is a North Carolina native, growing up in the small town of Morehead City in eastern North Carolina. She moved to Cary in 2016 with her husband, Corey and their daughter Lilly. As former college athletes, they enjoy being active and spending time outdoors as a family.

She has always had a passion for helping people and knew at an early age that she wanted to be a doctor. Once she experienced first-hand the health benefits of chiropractic care while pregnant with her daughter, she knew that becoming a doctor of chiropractic would be her way of serving her community. Her love for family, as well as serving people in need have enabled her to use chiropractic as a means to really impact people’s lives.

Dr. McGuire is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and is certified in the Webster technique. She is honored to be the North Carolina Chiropractic Association’s (NCCA) 2018 People’s Choice Award recipient – the only NCCA award voted on by the public.

Dr. McGuire is a proud graduate of Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC. Prior to attending chiropractic school; she graduated from Methodist University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Physical Education.

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Shaun Whitaker has been a licensed massage and body work therapist since 2006. He has experience working with athletes ranging from college football and tennis players to CrossFit and MMA competitors, including the UNC football team and University of Virginia men’s tennis team. He also has experience with clients dealing with post-surgery rehabilitation of the neck and spine over the past 10 years. He feels great joy in bringing relief and working with clients through their process of recovery.

Shaun attended Miller-Motte Technical College in Wilmington, NC and moved to the Cary area in 2006. Prior to joining Whole Family Chiropractic, he was with Miller-Motte College in Cary and Greenville, as a therapist, instructor and Program Director. He is nationally certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.