Meet the Team

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Board Certified ChiropractorDr. Brian Petrie, DC

Professional Education:

• Doctor of Chiropractic Raynham MA 25+ Years

• Graduate of the Barlow Brain and Body Institute

• Fellow International Board of Functional Neurology (FIBFN) in training

• Student of the Kharrazian Institute

• Clinical Mastery Advanced Functional Medicine Practitioner training program

Dr. Brian Petrie, DC, is a thought leader in the world of Functional Neurology. Having led a distinguished career for 25+ years, Dr. Petrie has garnered a commendable reputation as a leading authority on chronic pain. He is a well-respected Doctor of Chiropractic and serves Raynham and the surrounding communities at his private practice, Regenerative Medicine of Raynham.

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Clinical DirectorDr.John Diorio, MD

Dr Diorio is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and NYU Medical School . He is board certified in Internal Medicine after training at St Elizabeth’s hospital. His career has spanned four decades with clinical experience initially in ER medicine for 3 full years at Brockton Hospital followed by 31 years of general medicine office practice. He was a founding member of Compass Medical and for the past six years has changed his career focus fully into the areas of LTC/SNF/post acute care/geriatrics and palliative care.

He currently has numerous medical directorships in multiple Nursing homes and is serves as an active hospice medical director as well. He has been academically supervising and collaborating with N P’s for nearly 30 years and continues to support the educating of N P’s for two active clinical groups in those areas.

Dr.Diorio is pleased to advise, consult and collaborate with the nurse practitioner and Regenerative Medicine of Raynham LLC.

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Nurse practitionerMelissa R.P. Teixeira

Melissa Teixeira Palmer is an AANP board certified DNP, NP-C born and raised in Massachusetts by two amazing Cape Verdean immigrant parents, alongside her sister and two brothers. She received her second Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2015, as well as her Masters in Nursing in 2018 and Doctorate of Nursing Practice in 2021 at UMASS Boston.
Prior to working in aesthetics, Melissa worked as a registered nurse for over a decade in various healthcare settings. She continues to work in aesthetics, regenerative medicine and health and wellness, and continues to expand her skillset. She has a passion for helping others and giving her patients guidance and support to strive for the best quality of life, and feel and look great in the process. She looks forward to the opportunity to do the same for you!
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Office ManagerAmanda McAvoy

Amanda McAvoy is our Medical Office Manager. She serves as a Resourceful and compassionate first-point-of-contact for our office. Amanda Coordinates daily office operations to achieve optimal productivity and She enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

She has worked in the Healthcare field for over 15 years in various roles such as a C.N.A, And a Radiology Tech Aide.

She received her Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate from Lincoln Technical institute in Brockton, MA and her Medical Assistant Certificate from Coastal Career Academy in Fall River, MA.

Amanda is a current member of the American Association of Medical Assistants.

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Licensed PhlebotomistTracy Hopkins

Tracy Marie Hopkins is a Certified Phlebotomist Technician. She received her certification in 2016 from Health Care Training Services in Fall River Massachusetts, and is also a member of the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians. Tracy was born and raised in Massachusetts and is married to a wonderful and supportive husband alongside of two beautiful children.

Tracy also holds a certification as an IV technician as well. She has always been in the health care field since 1986, working as a CNA for over 20 years, held a license as a Massage Therapist Technician and most recently graduated from CCRI with an associate’s degree in applied science/PTA.

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Clinical DirectorDr.John Diorio, MD

Dr Diorio is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and NYU Medical School . He is board certified in Internal Medicine after training at St Elizabeth’s hospital. His career has spanned four decades with clinical experience initially in ER medicine for 3 full years at Brockton Hospital followed by 31 years of general medicine office practice. He was a founding member of Compass Medical and for the past six years has changed his career focus fully into the areas of LTC/SNF/post acute care/geriatrics and palliative care.

He currently has numerous medical directorships in multiple Nursing homes and is serves as an active hospice medical director as well. He has been academically supervising and collaborating with N P’s for nearly 30 years and continues to support the educating of N P’s for two active clinical groups in those areas.

Dr.Diorio is pleased to advise, consult and collaborate with the nurse practitioner and Regenerative Medicine of Raynham LLC.