Great Barrington Chiropractor Board-Certified as Internist

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Nancy Bronstein
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Nancy Bronstein, a doctor of chiropractic, was board certified as a chiropractic internist this past week.

Chiropractic internists undergo a training program in internal diagnosis and natural treatments in helping people avoid chronic disorders such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel disease and other digestive disorders that can be prevented by lifestyle changes if caught early enough.

They are trained to detect underlying disorders or imbalances that lead to these problems by investigating possible nutritional deficiencies, food sensitivities, bacterial, yeast or parasite problems in the gut, genetic factors, heavy metal body burden, hormonal imbalances, lifestyle habits, etc. Chiropractic internists use conventional medical diagnostic tests, specialized functional testing, and integrative medicine diagnostic evaluations.

The focus is on therapeutic methods, which emphasize minimally invasive approaches and minimize risk to the patient. These doctors use treatments such as clinical nutrition, dietary changes, exercise, vitamin and mineral supplementation, homeopathic medicine, botanical medicine, acupuncture, natural hormone replacement, and pharmacologic counseling.


Bronstein is a diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists, a designation that requires completing a 300-hour postdoctorate course, passing a national certification examination and continuing education in advanced coursework each year. The DABCI program is recognized by the American Chiropractic Association  and certified by the American Board of Chiropractic Internists.

Bronstein practices with her husband, Larry Bronstein, at Mahaiwe Chiropractic, which they began together in 1991.

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Taconic High Names Top Students of the Class of 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Taconic High School Principal Matthew Bishop has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 2026. 
 
They will speak during the graduation ceremony on Friday, June 12, at 4 p.m at Tanglewood in Lenox. 
 
Gavin O'Donnell, son of Kevin and Colleen O'Donnell of Pittsfield, has been named valedictorian with a grade average of 103. Hunter Bentz, son of Heidi Bentz of Pittsfield, has been named salutatorian with a grade average of 102.4.
 
Throughout his high school career, O'Donnell has exemplified the values of leadership, commitment, and excellence that define the Taconic community. He achieved high honors all four years and made significant contributions to both the school and the wider community. He was an active member of the Link Crew, Green and Gold, and Class Council, just to name a few of his activities. 
 
A dedicated athlete, O'Donnell played soccer and baseball all four years and was named captain of the varsity soccer and baseball teams both junior and senior years. His commitment to service extended beyond athletics, as he volunteered with Unified Games and was a math tutor at Taconic. He has also been an active part of Pittsfield Soccer Club, where he has helped
referee youth soccer games and assisted in getting the fields ready for game days.
 
He has earned several awards, including being a member of the National Honor Society,  the John and Abigail Adams Award, and being an AP Scholar and an AP Capstone Graduate. 
 
O'Donnell plans to pursue a degree in finance at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., where he will continue to play baseball and hopes to excel as a student. 
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