Meet The Team at Downs Chiropractic
Get to Know Us
Dr. James E. Downs
Dr. Downs believes that education never ends. He initially considered a dental career but became interested in chiropractic care after seeing his father recover from a back issue with this natural care method. Chiropractor Dr. James E. Downs spent his formative years in Litchfield and decided to return to the area after receiving his chiropractic degree. After working as an associate for a year, he started his own practice in October 1986. The practice moved to its current location in 2004 to serve our patients better.
Dr. Chris Sova
Dr. Chris Sova has recently joined our practice after practicing chiropractic for over 27 years. Originally from New Jersey, he graduated from University of Bridgeport, College of Chiropractic in 1998, Magna Cum Laude, and has been a practicing chiropractor with his wife, Dr. Beverley Marr. They live in Monroe, CT and have a son who is a navigator in the Royal Canadian Navy.
Together they invented and patented Pure Posture, which is an orthopedic device that is used to aid in posture and back pain. In his spare time he is an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, riding on his motorcycle and scuba diving. He was a member of the Dive Team at the Norwalk Aquarium giving educational presentations in the shark tank. He is often found fishing and scuba diving in the Long Island Sound.
Patt Delaney, L.M.T.
Licensed in 2020, she joined Downs Chiropractic in 2021. She graduated with Honors from Cortiva Institute (formerly Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Thailand, where she is originally from. Her clinical focus includes Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Massage, Cupping Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy. She works collaboratively within the chiropractic setting to support pain management, postural correction, injury rehabilitation, and restoration of functional mobility. Treatment plans are
individualized to address each patient’s specific musculoskeletal presentation and therapeutic goals.
She resides in Barkhamsted with her husband and daughter. Outside of practice, she enjoys swimming, hiking, camping, skiing, and travel.
Dana Slobuszewski
Dana enjoys being one of our Chiropractic Assistants with a ready smile and helping hand. She was born and raised in Torrington. Dana studied Therapeutic Horsemanship, Equine Sports Massage and has 15 years of experience with in-home senior care. She joined Dr. Down’s team, March of 2025.
Karen Downs
Karen has been married to Dr. Downs for over 30 years! Once their two grown children went to college, she started working part-time in the office as a chiropractic assistant, primarily providing physiotherapy care to supplement chiropractic adjustments. She has over seven years of experience working with patients.
Juana Delacruz
I have been an employee at Downs Chiropractic Office for the last 15 and a half years. Additionally, I graduated as a Medical Assistant from Sanford Brown College in 2011. And I’m also fluent in Spanish. A little about my personal life, I was born in the Dominican Republic, but I’ve lived in Torrington for the past 30 years. I have 4 children whom I’m very passionate about as I am about the rest of my family.
Kristine Rovero, Receptionist
A Torrington resident for over 45 years, Kristine has been married for 25 years and has 2 children. She loves scrapbooking, crafting, traveling and going to classic car shows.
She has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood education and has been working in the field for many years at few different early learning centers. She’s been a patient of Downs Chiropractic for over 20 years and started working here in April of 2023.
Joan Vegaro, Receptionist
I retired from the City of Torrington and a few years later in February 2023 Dr Downs asked if I could help out as a receptionist on Wednesday mornings. I said yes and I love working for a doctor who really helps people and with co workers who are really a team in such a positive environment.
In my spare time I exercise, cross stitch, do puzzles and travel. I enjoy connecting with friends and playing with our grandchildren.
Diane Cianciolo
Diane is a lifelong Torrington resident who became a member of the team in 2024 She enjoys gardening, walking her dog Butters, and cooking. You can always find Diane with a smile and ready to help
Michelle
Michelle is a Chiropractic Assistant and Front Desk Associate. She was born and raised in Torrington and obtained her Associates of Arts Degree from Naugatuck Valley Community College in 2007. She joined our team in 2004, bringing with her a lifelong appreciation for chiropractic care. As a former dancer specializing in acrobatics, and having been a patient of Dr. Downs’ since the age of 8, Michelle understands firsthand the positive impact regular care can have on overall wellness. Today, she enjoys helping patients feel comfortable, supported, and cared for from the moment they walk through the door.
Outside of the office, Michelle has been happily married for 14 years and is a proud mom of two young children. She is actively involved in her children’s PTO and choreographing their annual spring musical.
