Meet Our Doctors
Caraotta Chiropractic
Get to Know Our Team
At Caraotta Chiropractic, we believe in providing exceptional care tailored to your needs. Located in Rockford, IL, our team of skilled chiropractors is dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and wellness. We offer a wide range of services, including advanced muscular rehabilitation and emergency care to address your urgent needs. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making it easier for you to get the care you deserve.
Our doctors are not only highly trained but also deeply committed to your well-being. They bring years of experience and a genuine passion for helping you feel your best. Ready to meet the team that puts your health first? Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
Dr. Lance Myers
Dr. Lance Myers was born and raised in Flint, MI before moving to Polo, IL during high school. He is a chiropractic physician with an emphasis on sports medicine and exercise rehabilitation. He received degrees in Biomedical Sciences in 2006 and Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2009 from the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL. After graduation, he opened and operated an office in Freeport, IL, and then later relocated to Rockford, where he joined Caraotta Chiropractic in March 2013. In August 2017, he and Dr. Nicholas Micka purchased the office from Dr. Jacob Caraotta, who began working in short-term medical missions.
Dr. Myers grew up receiving chiropractic care. His mother would often take him and his four brothers to a chiropractor for wellness care. Seeing and receiving the benefits of chiropractic wellness care starting at around the age of 10, he had desired since then to become a chiropractic physician. He desired to help others, understand and benefit from what rehabilitative, corrective, and wellness chiropractic care can do for patients.
Dr. Myers has advanced training in Olympic-style kinesiology taping and sports medicine. Additionally, he has training in spinal correction and rehabilitation through Chiropractic BioPhysics. Dr. Myers is available as a community service for lectures on various health topics, including spinal care, nutrition, and exercise. He is a member of the Christian Chiropractors Association and the International Chiropractic Association.
Dr. Myers stresses the importance of preventative spinal health, nutrition, and wellness. He and his wife Rhonda have 2 daughters, who are active in their church and community, and reside in Rockford.
Dr. Nicholas Micka
Dr. Nicholas Micka grew up in the Quad Cities. When he was younger, he would see his mom suffer from intense migraines that she would have to take pain killers for, experience minimal relief, and be bedridden the entire day. It was a regular pattern that he hated to see his mom go through.
At one of her primary Doctor visits, he recommended that she get adjusted, and so, she sought out a chiropractor. After the first visit, she experienced immediate relief, and she was stunned. This had a major impact on Dr. Micka. He was shocked that by moving a bone out of alignment, you could fix the problem instead of masking the symptoms with drugs.
He wanted to be a chiropractor, and so he went on to graduate from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2010. After graduating, Dr. Micka practiced in Tuscola Il, where he expanded upon his training in clinical nutrition.
Dr. Micka and his wife, Amber, decided to move to Rockford in 2013 so that he could practice at Caraotta Chiropractic. It was, and still is, a huge honor and privilege for him to work in an environment that loves God and loves people as its primary focus.
Dr. Micka loves providing quality chiropractic care for people, and he is also experienced in other techniques such as Graston and Active Release Techniques. These are advanced muscle releasing techniques that help treat sports and everyday injuries.
He has been using both chiropractic and muscle release techniques successfully to help people with neck and back disc and arthritic problems, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, shoulder injuries, knee arthritis, plantar fasciitis, and various other conditions.
Dr. Micka has additional training in Chiropractic BioPhysics, which enables him to recognize and correct specific postural abnormalities and imbalances.
“It is my passion to help people with poor spinal hygiene and postural issues. It can be really painful and can severely limit the quality of life in that person. One of the best parts of my job is seeing people get their life back. Helping others meet their health goals, whether it be walking, running, playing with their kids and grandkids again, or any other goal they may have, is my top priority.”
When he is not in the office, Dr. Micka enjoys spending time outside with his wife and 3 children. He also enjoys weight training, which is a hobby he started in middle school and is what helped him realize his passion for being healthy and promoting health even at an early age.
Dr. Micka and his wife are active members of their church family, and they support many outreach ministries in the community.
Dr. Seth Huber
Dr. Seth Huber was born and raised in south central Minnesota, where he lived for most of his life. As a teenager, he had scoliosis, and chiropractic helped aid his growth and development, which was a big part of why he became a chiropractor. After graduation from high school, he attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Sports Medicine. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree with Sports Emphasis from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota.
After graduation, Dr. Seth practiced in his hometown, where he continued to develop his skills as a chiropractor. In the spring of 2022, the opportunity came to join Caraotta Chiropractic, so he relocated to Rockford, and currently resides in Loves Park. Dr. Seth enjoys working in a Christ-centered office where the environment is full of joy and where true healing can take place. Dr. Seth desires to make an impact greater than himself through providing quality chiropractic care as well as being a servant leader in the surrounding region.
Dr. Joshua Dowling
Dr. Joshua Dowling grew up in Belvidere, Illinois, and spent much of his life in Rockford. As a young child, he received chiropractic care at Caraotta Chiropractic, where he saw firsthand the significant benefits of chiropractic care. The clinic played a key role in helping his father when other treatments were not effective, which had a profound impact on him. Throughout high school, Dr. Dowling continued to receive care from Dr. Micka, who became both a mentor and a major influence in his decision to pursue chiropractic care as a profession.
After graduating from high school, Dr. Dowling attended Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois for two years before transferring to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. In 2024, he graduated with both a Bachelor of Science degree and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
Now, Dr. Dowling is excited to be back in the community that helped shape who he is today, practicing at Caraotta Chiropractic. He enjoys working in a Christ-centered clinic where the environment fosters true healing and a sense of joy. Dr. Dowling is passionate about providing quality chiropractic care and feels privileged to contribute to the health and wellness of his hometown.
When it comes to patient care, Dr. Dowling believes in the importance of preventative spinal health, nutrition, and wellness. His approach focuses on helping patients restore proper function and balance, ultimately improving their quality of life. Whether helping someone recover from an injury, manage chronic pain, or simply achieve better overall wellness, Dr. Dowling is committed to supporting his patients in reaching their health goals.
Outside of the office, Dr. Dowling enjoys spending time with family and friends and hitting the golf course. He and his wife, Lauren, are also actively involved in their local church and enjoy giving back to the community that has played such an important role in his life.
