Meet Dr. Nik DelFavero, DC, CCSP, CSCS, a distinguished graduate of Texas Chiropractic College and a Board Certified Chiropractor. Dr. DelFavero is not just a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner, but also a lifelong learner who continually enhances his skills through seminars, certifications, and research.
Dr. DelFavero’s expertise spans a wide range of techniques and modalities. He is trained in Active Release Techniques (ART), Fascial Manipulation, the Mulligan Technique, and the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM). He also holds certifications in Functional Range Release (FR) and Functional Range Assessment (FRA) from the Functional Anatomy Seminars. His postgraduate training includes certifications as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), and a Certified Golf Fitness Instructor (CGFI).
Born and raised in upstate New York, Dr. DelFavero’s journey led him to Houston, Texas, where he pursued his undergraduate studies at Rice University. As a key member of the Men’s NCAA Swim Team and a medal-winning member of the Austrian National Swim Team, he developed a deep understanding of athletes’ needs and challenges. This passion for athletics and holistic healthcare inspired his career as a Doctor of Chiropractic.
In Texas, he met his wife Rachel, a medical student at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Together, they embarked on their respective healthcare journeys. Dr. DelFavero’s first practice in Texas specialized in work-related injuries, trauma, pre-surgical intervention, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
In 2005, he joined 1st Choice Healthcare, where he could fully utilize his understanding of athletes to provide swift and effective treatment for sports injuries. In 2014, he took ownership of the practice, rebranding it as 1st Choice Sports Rehab Center to better reflect its mission.
Recently, Dr. DelFavero has taken a new step in his career, establishing Atlanta Sports Chiropractic in Johns Creek. Here, he continues to apply the latest conservative treatment methods for his patients, who range from members of the National Rugby Team to professional golfers, competitive swimmers, cyclists, marathon runners, and triathletes.
Beyond his office, Dr. DelFavero is deeply involved in the local athletic community, providing sports injury clinics and lectures. He has served as the head coach for a Masters swim program at Mercer University and the Dekalb YMCA. He also volunteers his expertise at local and regional athletic events, including the Judo Masters World Championships, the Ford Ironman Triathlon, and Augusta Ironman.
Join Dr. DelFavero at Atlanta Sports Chiropractic, where his passion for holistic healthcare and athletics come together to provide exceptional care for his patients.
Dr. Jin Yun graduated from Georgia State University with his BS degree in Biology. At Life University, he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree graduating Magna Cum Laude. He is a Full Body Certified Active Release Techniques (ART) provider as well as a Full Body Certified Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) provider. He completed his internship at 1st Choice studying under Dr. DelFavero.
He holds a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo with Kukkiwon. He has been doing competitive Taekwondo for 15 years and has been teaching Taekwondo for 5 years.
Dr. Yun’s passion to help his patients recover from injuries in the shortest time possible has made him a welcome addition to our exceptional team of chiropractors.
