Our story began in 2021 when Drs. Megan and Zach Ayala opened our doors with one vision: to bring true, natural healing to the Upstate by removing interference in the nervous system so the body can do what it was designed to do—heal. Originally known as Upstate Clinic of Chiropractic, we rebranded in 2025 to Empower Spine & Body to reflect our deeper mission: empowering people to live their best lives—free from pain, free from limitations, and full of possibility. We’ve seen too many patients walk in defeated after years of chasing temporary fixes, only to find themselves stuck in a cycle of symptoms, medications, injections, or surgeries. Here, we break that cycle by listening deeply, testing thoroughly, and creating clear, long-term solutions that address the root cause—not just the pain.

Empower isn’t just our name—it’s our heartbeat. We believe chiropractic care is far more than a “rack and crack”; it’s a life-changing tool that restores the body’s ability to function at its highest level. When the nervous system is free of interference, everything changes—better digestion, deeper sleep, brighter moods, more energy, and less pain. We live this truth ourselves and extend the same passion and commitment to every person we serve. Our patients are treated like family because, to us, they are family. Every milestone, every breakthrough, every success story is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence—and the unstoppable power of a body that’s truly aligned.