A native from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Mike attended Penn State University on an athletic scholarship and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science in 1995. An avid wrestler, Dr. Mike was a state wrestling champion in high school and won two National Team Championships while attending Penn State. One in 1991 and the other in 1993.

Dr. Mike attended and graduated from Life University in 2001 with a Doctorate in Chiropractic.  After spending several years practicing in Atlanta, Dr. Mike returned to Pittsburgh, PA where he worked with another chiropractor before opening his own chiropractic practice at St. Barnabas Medical Center in 2005.  

Throughout his career, Dr. Mike has been driven  to further his education and better understand the human body. He also had a strong desire to serve his country and enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard in 2009. He attended George Washington University while on active duty and received an Associates degree as an Medical Laboratory Technician, in 2011.

Certified in Chiropractic Biophysics Technique , Dr. Mike considers himself a posture specialist who is committed to his patients' healing process. He  believes that listening and providing positive feedback is one of the most important parts of helping the patient develop and lead a healthy lifestyle.  Dr. Mike also has specific training and techniques to help relieve headaches...even migraines!  You can email him directly at mkraft@parischiro.com  

Dr. Mike is pleased to be part of the Advanced Spine & Wellness Center and looks forward to meeting you.  He is excited to help you with any health challenges preventing you from functioning at your very best.