meet the team

Chiropractor

Joseph Accurso D.C.

I Became a chiropractor at a very young age in my heart. It was all that I really knew. My father was a chiropractor and my 3 younger sisters, brother-in-law, cousin, and childhood friends are all chiropractors.

I got my Bachelors Degree in Youth Ministry before I made my commitment to Chiropractic. I love working with the youth but I eventually chose Chiropractic as my career. I still enjoy working with the youth and have been blessed with the availability to substitute teach at my daughters school.

With over 2 decades each of experience, my wife Cathy Accurso P.T. and I are capable of analyzing your body and creating a custom pain relief, spinal correction, and the 5 Essential plan to benefit your health. We understand the importance of educating you on chiropractic care as well as the 5 Essential of Health so that you can heal quickly.

Chiropractic St. Augustine FL Cathy Accurso

Physical Therapist

Cathy Accurso P.T., C.K.T.P., F.A.F.S.

Cathy had a vision of what giving great care to patients would be like and kept that vision for years until she opened the office in 2005. Great care is the ability to provide a highly skilled hands-on approach to each patient.

This involves spending more time one on one with each person to educate and empower them to live a life free of pain She shares that vision of great care with her husband Dr. Joe Accurso. Cathy and Dr. Joe Accurso teach the Maximized Living Classes at local churches and places of business throughout Florida. In Balance Physical Therapy is about treating the individual and their specific needs. These needs target the source of the problem, not just the symptoms. Our mission is to empower our patients to take better care of their bodies, so they don’t need us. This is done through individualized one on one care directed towards the premise that structure = function. Whether you have knee pain or back pain, our therapists will perform a complete evaluation and treat the whole body to restore function in it, not just treat the symptom.

Cathy graduated from the University of Connecticut with degrees in Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy. She is a former Duathlon National Champion and has competed as a professional Duathlete, placing 12th overall and first American at the World Championships.

Cathy is also one of the few advanced certified practitioners in Kinesio Taping® in Florida. Her sports background and extensive knowledge of the human body make her an expert in the field at restoring functional movement patterns with all athletic skill levels. She is well known for the injury prevention/performance enhancement clinics she gives to local sports teams, high schools, and running and triathlon clubs.

Cathy teaches at local churches and businesses the Maximized Living Classes along with her husband Dr. Joe Accurso. These classes provide a transformational experience to the students and empower them to lead a life of health and happiness.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Gabriella Barbaro

Gabriella Barbaro is a Licensed Massage Therapist focusing on Clinical and Structural Massage Therapy. She is a graduate of Flagler College with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion and youth ministry. She then spent two and a half years as a Missionary with Lifeteen in the North Georgia Mountains, working with teens and young adults putting on retreats and assisting during summer camp.

Karen Harris

Karen joined the team in November 2024. Following her Federal employment and after earning her MBA, Karen worked as a business consultant/process improvement director for companies such as Dow Jones & Company, Perrier, and Pinehurst Golf & Country Club.

Tracy Piekarz

Tracy was welcomed into the chiropractic family in July 2024. Originally from Michigan, she taught 2nd grade for 30 years, moving to South Bend, Indiana, after marrying the love of her life in 2019. Following her retirement in 2023, she and her husband loaded up everything they owned into 2 cars (including their King Charles Cavalier, Charlotte) and moved to St. Augustine.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday
8:00am - 11:00am
3:00pm - 6:00pm

Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00am

Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00am
3:00pm - 6:30pm

Thursday
2:00pm - 6:00pm

Friday
8:00am - 11:00am

Saturday
(By Appointment Only)
9:30am - 10:00am

Sunday
Closed

Ancient City Chiropractic

84 Theatre Drive Suite 500
St. Augustine, FL 32086

(904) 222-6440