About Us - Sports & Spinal Wellness Center - Albany & Guilderland, NY

Healthcare professional consulting with patientSports & Spinal Wellness Center has been a part of the Albany and Guilderland community for years, providing quality sports chiropractic care to families and neighbors throughout the Capital District. Led by Dr. Kim Leis-Keeling, Dr. Amanda Boccio, Dr. Lindsey Burnett-Hooper, and Dr. Emily VanderVeen, our practice brings together experience in sports chiropractic, spinal rehabilitation, and wellness care for all ages. With strong local roots and a collaborative, patient-centered approach, our team takes pride in knowing our patients by name and truly listening to their concerns. Our growth as an office has always been rooted in trust, kindness, and connection, creating a space where every individual feels valued.


We are honored to serve the dynamic communities of Albany, Guilderland, and neighboring towns, forming lasting relationships with individuals and families—many of whom span multiple generations. Whether you are an athlete, a parent seeking support for your child, or simply someone aiming to move and live better, you’ll feel right at home in our welcoming, accessible clinic. Over the years, we’ve watched patients recover from injuries, reach new goals, and bring in their loved ones for trusted care, and we cherish the personal bonds that make this work meaningful.


Patients of all backgrounds come to us for support—athletes striving for peak performance, adults facing daily aches, children and teens busy with school and sports, expectant mothers, and those recovering from accidents or injuries. Our comprehensive chiropractic services include manual adjustments, soft tissue therapies, rehabilitation programs, massage therapy, nutrition counseling, and holistic modalities like Shockwave, cupping or cold laser. We focus on understanding how movement and pain affect your life, and we strive for solutions that bring real relief and long-term wellness. We invite you to explore our provider bios to learn more about each doctor’s expertise and philosophy, and encourage you to reach out with any questions or to schedule a visit. We would love to be a part of your healthcare team!

Our Staff

At Sports & Spinal Wellness Center, our goal is to make every patient feel at home the moment they walk through our doors. Our team of chiropractors and dedicated professionals brings together decades of real-world experience and a deep well of clinical knowledge to provide effective, evidence-based care. We pride ourselves on maintaining a caring and responsive atmosphere where your health and comfort are our highest priorities.
Physical Therapy Providers
Kim Leis-Keeling,
DC, CCSP
Director & Sports Chiropractor
Dr. Kim Leis-Keeling serves as the Director and Sports Chiropractor at the center. Licensed by the New York Chiropractic Board, she earned her doctorate from Northwestern Health Science University in 2003 and is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. With a background as a collegiate athlete and a former personal trainer, Dr. Keeling has a specialized interest in sports performance. Her impressive career includes a prestigious rotation at the United States Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, where she worked with Team USA athletes in bobsled, skeleton, and luge. Beyond her work with elite athletes, she has a postgraduate background in clinical nutrition and functional medicine, allowing her to treat everything from running injuries to family wellness needs. Having moved to the Capital District in 2011, she stays active through weightlifting, hiking, and enjoying time with her husband and two children.
Lisa Sim, Licensed Massage Therapist
Amanda Boccio, DC, ATC
Chiropractor
Dr. Amanda Boccio is a Guilderland native who returned to the Capital District to serve her home community. She graduated with honors from New York Chiropractic College, earning both her Doctorate of Chiropractic and a Master’s in Applied Clinical Nutrition. Additionally, she holds an advanced certificate in Sports Science and Human Performance. Dr. Boccio focuses on recognizing and treating sports-related spinal and extremity conditions by empowering her patients to take an active role in their recovery. She utilizes a diverse toolkit that includes traditional and low-force adjustments, soft tissue work, and nutritional counseling. When she isn't in the clinic, she is often outdoors long-distance running or spending time with her friends and family.
Chiropractic Provider
Emily VanderVeen, DC
Chiropractor
Dr. Emily VanderVeen joined the practice in 2022. A graduate of New York Chiropractic College, she holds a certification in Whole Food Nutrition and has a passion for supporting families through all stages of life. She specializes in pediatric care and pregnancy wellness, utilizing the Webster Technique to provide comfort for expectant mothers and support healthy deliveries. Having grown up on a dairy farm, Dr. VanderVeen has a unique appreciation for the physical demands of manual labor and takes great pride in helping hardworking individuals get back on their feet. Her personal life is filled with gardening, hiking, and cooking for her loved ones.
Dr. Lindsey Burnett-Hooper
Lindsey Burnett-Hooper, DC, CCSP
Chiropractor
Dr. Lindsey Burnett-Hooper earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University in 2021 and is licensed in both Texas and New York. Since joining the practice in 2024, she has become a Certified Sports Chiropractic Physician. With her background in Exercise Science and Human Performance, and extensive training in Active Release Technique (full body and advanced) this gives her an elaborate toolkit of knowledge and skills to help athletes perform their best. She enjoys treating athletes of all ages using hands-on care, soft tissue work, and customized rehab. A former collegiate basketball player, she brings an athlete’s mindset to every patient—focused on performance, recovery, and results. Outside the office, she’s lifting, training jiu-jitsu, or chasing her kids —arguably her most demanding sport.
Dr. Emily VanderVeen: Family Chiropractor
Lisa Sim, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Lisa Sim provides expert massage therapy with over 16 years of professional experience. A 2006 graduate of the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage, Lisa is a United States Navy Veteran who upholds the highest standards of professional integrity. She is skilled in a wide array of modalities, ranging from Swedish and Deep Tissue to specialized treatments like Pregnancy and PTSD massage. Lisa is dedicated to increasing community awareness regarding the many benefits of therapeutic bodywork and is an active member of the American Massage Therapy Association.