Who we are
At ACWA, our mission is simple: to help people feel better, move better, and live healthier lives.
Founded by Dr. Bill and Dr. Chad, our clinic is built on shared passion for chiropractic care and acupuncture. With decades of combined experience, they have created a space where patients of all ages can find safe, effective, and personalized care.
In addition to chiropractic adjustments and acupuncture, we proudly offer laser therapy, traction, stim, and other supporting therapies designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and speed healing, Our approach blends proven techniques with modern therapies, giving you comprehensive care under one roof.
What truly sets us apart is our warm, dedicated staff, who work closely with our doctors to ensure every patient receives expert treatment in a welcoming environment.
At ACWA, you’re not just another appointment - you’re part of our family.
Dr. Chad Drilling DC
Dr. Chad Drilling is a dedicated Chiropractic Physician and Certified Acupuncturist with nearly two decades of experience helping patients live healthier, more balanced lives. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College in 2007 and completed his clinical residency at the University at Buffalo.
In private practice since 2007, Dr. Drilling specializes in pain management, stress reduction, allergy support, hormone balance, and fertility assistance. By integrating chiropractic care and acupuncture, he takes a comprehensive and individualized approach to restoring harmony within the body and improving overall function. His philosophy is simple: knowledge is power. Dr. Drilling believes in educating each patient about how their body works so they can play an active role in their own healing and long-term wellness.
One of his greatest joys as a chiropractor is witnessing the relief on his patients’ faces as their pain eases and they return to the activities they love. His advice to everyone is straightforward—stretch, stretch, and stretch again!
Outside the office, Dr. Drilling enjoys staying active, spending time with family, and continuing to learn about new ways to optimize health and wellness.
Dr. William Blitstein BS, DC, FASA, CCSP
Dr. William Blitstein is a Board-Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and Advanced Fellow in Acupuncture with 28 years of clinical experience. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic in 1995, where he also served as an Ergonomics Teaching Assistant. Dr. Blitstein holds advanced acupuncture certifications from the Acupuncture Society of America and has been a published author on topics including headaches, sports, and fitness.
In private practice since 1997, Dr. Blitstein specializes in sports injury rehabilitation, spinal and extremity care, migraine and tension headache management, and comprehensive wellness through chiropractic and acupuncture. His acupuncture expertise extends to treating conditions such as pain syndromes, neuropathy, stress, insomnia, allergies, and weight management.
Dr. Blitstein’s passion lies in helping patients achieve optimal health and vitality through personalized, integrative care that may include chiropractic, acupuncture, cold laser therapy, exercise, and nutritional support. Known for his concierge-style approach and unwavering dedication, he strives to make every patient experience positive and results-driven.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Blitstein enjoys weight training, martial arts, bow hunting, and spending time on the lake boating and surfing. Above all, he loves spending time with his four wonderful children, and his fiancé, and believes that true wellness is about balance in all aspects of life.
Danna Hernandez Salcido, LMBT
Danna is an intuitive, integrative massage and bodywork therapist with a focus on therapeutic and medical modalities. With over 675 hours of training from the Asheville School of Massage & Yoga and six years of hands-on experience, Danna takes an individualized approach to each client—drawing from both Western and Eastern practices to support therapeutic restoration and rehabilitation.
Grounded in a deep understanding of the body’s structural mechanics and complex systems, Danna’s work helps create space for the body to access its own innate healing abilities. Versatile in approach and modality utilization, she specializes in deep, therapeutic body work, while offering adaptivity in pressure application through her training in polarity therapy, orthopedic massage, and lymphatic drainage massage. Her customizable approach ensures the receptivity of each patient’s individual needs.
Passionate about expanding understanding of the human body and increasing accessibility to quality bodywork, Danna approaches each session as both practitioner and partner in healing.
Outside the treatment room, she enjoys practicing yoga, exploring the Appalachian Mountains, and spending time with her two cats, bearded dragon, and ball python.
Originally from Mexico, Danna especially values Charlotte’s diversity and the opportunity to connect with people from many cultures through the art of bodywork.