Meet the Doctors



Dr. Marianne Abate

Dr. Marianne Abate is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the esteemed Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.  She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Villanova University in Villanova, PA.  After graduating in October 1991, she practiced in Iowa until moving to California and establishing Better Health Chiropractic in Rocklin in June, 1993.    Dr. Abate has a family practice, catering to the needs of pregnant women, children of all ages and the elderly.  Her focus is to provide not only pain relief, but true health and wellness through chiropractic.


Dr. Scott Beavers

Dr. Scott Beavers graduated Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1993 with Research Honors.  His undergraduate work was completed at California State University, Sacramento and Sierra College in Rocklin.  Dr. Beavers entered private practice, Better Health Chiropractic, in Rocklin in June, 1993.  Dr. Beavers has extensive experience with accident/injury care as well as chronic pain.  He has served as the team doctor for many local sports teams from high school to the college levels, and has cared for professional athletes as well.  His focus is to provide relief as quickly as possible and strengthen and rehabilitate your spine to its best ability.

Dr. Abate and Dr. Beavers have been married for 14 years and have three children.  They chose the Foothills area as their home and established Better Health Chiropractic, together serving the Rocklin Community since 1993.  Better Health is a family practice who services the healthcare needs of the entire family.  The doctors practice Palmer Package/Gonstead techniques and tailor personalized, individual programs of care to help you achieve optimum health!  Better Health is an advanced, full service facility that cares for patients including physiotherapy, x-ray and a well trained insurance department.