About Us
Our Office Philosophy
We strive to offer the leading education, expertise and most modern technologies available. As a leader in the healthcare field, we work hard to provide the highest level of care available through the least invasive, manual, conservative, safe techniques available. The providers here are committed to promoting and preserving the health of our community through expert medical treatment, as well as thorough teaching our patients about a healthy, wellness based approach to life and recovery. All of our patients can be assured of quality one-on-one treatment and a complete understanding of our practices that are tailored to accommodate their individual needs. Our mission is to provide patients safe, effective, and long-lasting treatment options that eliminate dependence on medication and improve overall quality of life. Even if you just want to improve your overall health and well-being, our doctors and staff can help you achieve your wellness goals.
Providing you with the best doctors for the best care
Dr. Ess opened Rochester Chiropractic Associates, P.C. in August of 2003 and in 2018 he developed Rochester Integrated Medicine with his brother Dr. Henry Ess. The idea of offering a comprehensive approach to patient care incorporating an integrated method for collaboration of patient care within the same setting would improve the patient experience. He attended the State University of New York Upstate Medical School at Syracuse, New York, where he received his Bachelors of Science Degree. After participating in and co-authoring research in the Department of Neurology, he developed a desire to pursue graduate school at the New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, New York.
Dr. Henry J.J. Ess IV
Dr. Ess developed and opened Rochester Integrated Medicine in 2018 with his brother Dr. Steven Ess knowing that the idea of offering a comprehensive approach to patient care incorporating an integrated method for collaboration of patient care within the same setting would improve the patient experience. He attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York.
Dr. Steve Ess D.C
Dr. Ess opened Rochester Chiropractic Associates, P.C. in August of 2003 and in 2018 he developed Rochester Integrated Medicine with his brother Dr. Henry Ess. The idea of offering a comprehensive approach to patient care incorporating an integrated method for collaboration of patient care within the same setting would improve the patient experience. He attended the State University of New York Upstate Medical School at Syracuse, New York, where he received his Bachelors of Science Degree. After participating in and co-authoring research in the Department of Neurology, he developed a desire to pursue graduate school at the New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, New York.
Dr. Franklin A. Carvajal D.C
Dr. Franklin A. Carvajal is from Sullivan County NY. He graduated from the State University of New York in Cortland with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology in 2015. After that, he continued his education by obtaining a Doctorate degree in Chiropractic in 2022, from Northeast College of Health Sciences. Franklin is our bilingual Chiropractor here at Rochester Integrated Medicine, speaking both Spanish & English fluently. He believes that his passion and his dedication to a patients individual needs, as well as his love for the healing nature of chiropractic care is what sets him apart from other practitioners. When he is not in the clinic, he enjoys working out, reading, and hiking.
Brian is a Rochester native who has a passion for health, fitness, and overall wellness. He became a certified personal trainer in college and graduated with a Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 2016. After working as a travelling physical therapist out west for a few years, he returned to his hometown and joined the Rochester Integrated Medicine team in 2020. He is a big believer in the importance of educating and empowering patients to live in a way that promotes overall wellness. He also strives to make the rehabilitation process as enjoyable for each patient as possible! Outside of the clinic, Brian enjoys spending time with friends/family, camping/hiking in the ADK, lifting weights, and working with tools.
Dr. Catherine Somerville graduated from Ithaca College in 2009 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. She has returned to the Finger Lakes region where she grew up after practicing in Pennsylvania and Ohio for the several years. Her clinical experience has been primarily in the orthopedic outpatient setting however, she has worked in home health, in-patient, and skilled nursing settings as well. This range of settings has been of great benefit as she has treated clients at all levels of function and stages of recovery.
She joined Rochester Integrated Medicine in August 2019. She works closely with her fellow practitioners to provide the highest level of care to clients to restore function and quality of life after injury.
Brendan received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 2016, where he also received a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Health Studies. After graduating from Ithaca College, he worked on Long Island at an Outpatient Sports and Orthopedic clinic for over a year before beginning his life as a traveling Physical Therapist. Brendan and his wife spent four years traveling from coast to coast, working in 7 different states along the way and enjoyed hiking through multiple National Parks! Through his experience as a traveling physical therapist, he was able to work in many diverse geographical and clinical environments. His clinical interests include treating post-surgical cases, orthopedic cases, sports medicine, and the barbell gym athlete. He enjoys seeing his patients meet their personal goals and return to a more active lifestyle.
Kara Coleman PTA
Kara graduated from the College at Brockport in 2014 with her bachelor's degree in Athletic Training & Kinesiology. She then moved on to receive her Physical Therapist assistant degree from Genesee Community College, graduating in 2016. Kara worked as a certified athletic trainer gaining valuable sports medicine knowledge and continues to work as an athletic trainer per diem. Her clinical interests include sports and orthopedic injuries. Outside of work, Kara enjoys staying physically active by running and lifting. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and two dogs.