Originally, Dr. Taronté Venable was aspiring to be a physical therapist, shadowing physical therapy physicians from 2008 to 2009 while he was completing his undergraduate studies in Health Sciences, Biology and Psychology at Quinnipiac University. After graduating, Dr. Venable immediately began working as a National Academy of Sports Medicine personal trainer, Maryland State Certified Chiropractic Assistant and Rehabilitation Specialist at an out-patient physical therapy and chiropractic clinic from 2009 to 2012. During the same time, he also worked as a Physical Therapy Technician at an in-patient hospital from 2009 to 2012, learning about both acute and chronic care from working in both facilities. This hospital was where he was first exposed to the treatment of stroke patients and his interest in treating neurological conditions began. Inspired by his work experience, he chose to attend graduate school at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) while beginning his journey in the field of applied/functional neurology through the Carrick Institute, before graduating from NUHS with a Doctorate in Chiropractic.  

        Dr. Venable then moved to New York City, starting his career as an associate chiropractor for several offices throughout Manhattan; learning various approaches towards managing patient care. Within his first year of work, he completed and earned his post-graduate degree as a board certified Chiropractic Neurologist. Throughout his remaining 8 years in NYC, Dr. Venable successfully treated patients with spinal, extremity and neurological conditions and established a sterling reputation for patient care within Manhattan.

      In August 2023, deciding that city life was no longer for him, Dr. Venable moved to upstate New York, bordering southwestern Vermont, in hopes of providing continued exceptional care to the community there; as well as to satiate his desire to be closer to nature and the outdoor activities that he has loved since childhood. Following his arrival into Vermont, Dr. Venable completed a 7 year program, becoming a Certified Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Practitioner. This approach involves infant developmental movement patterns for both assessment and treatment of various musculoskeletal deficiencies. DNS can be helpful towards improving various neurologically impacted movement deficiencies as well as orthopedic recovery and to enhance athletic performance. Click the following link to learn more: https://www.rehabps.com/dns-prezentation.html    

       Since May of 2024, Dr. Venable has been proud to be serving the Bellows Falls/Westminster area and it's local community in Vermont and New Hampshire. One year later, in April of 2025, Dr. Venable became the new owner of Temple Chiropractic and is looking forward to continuing to work along side Dr. Temple in the years to come.    

      Dr. Taronté Venable provides evidence-based chiropractic, corrective/functional movement exercise and applied/functional neurology services. His ultimate goal throughout treatment is to treat the presenting ailment and address the root cause of the problem by discovering what predisposed the body to the injury or pain. This involves treating the body as a whole and not focusing solely on it's individual parts.

       Dr. Vernon Temple has been in active practice for 40+ years in the Bellows Falls, Vermont community.  Originally from Concord NH, Dr. Temple obtained his undergraduate education at Atlantic Christian College, in Wilson, NC. He went on to earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport Iowa in 1977. Dr. Temple also holds a Diplomate from the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedist (DABCO) and a Fellowship in the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedist (FACO) in1992.

       In addition, he has post graduate training from The Spine Research Institute in advanced Certification in the Diagnosis, Treatment and Management of Motor Vehicle Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Trauma and a Texas A&M (TEEX): Certification in Accident Reconstruction for the Medical Practitioner in 1999.

       Dr Temple was the first chiropractic physician to provide hospital-based care in Vermont:

- Grace Cottage Hospital staff privileges -- Out-patient Chiropractic Clinic (Carlos Otis Healthcare) in Townshend, Vermont from May 1992- 2024

- Owner/operator Vermont Chiropractic Healthcare, Brattleboro, Vermont from November 2009-2013

       In addition to practice, he also was active in Chiropractic licensing and regulations both in Vermont, U.S. jurisdictions and internationally:
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
      - NBCE President from May 2006-May 2010
      - NBCE District III Director from May 2000-May 2006
      - Vice President and Executive Committee member from 2002-2003
      - Secretary and Executive Committee member from 2000-2002
- Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board (FCLB) 1994-2000
      - FCLB Chair of the Board 1999-2000
      - Director District III April 1994-May 2000

- Vermont Board of Chiropractic Examiners and Registration
      - First appointment in February 1987 by Governor Madeline Kunin)
      - Second appointment in 2012-2022 by Governor Peter Shumlin 
      - President of the Vermont Board of Chiropractic Examiners and Registration July 1992-1996, January 2000-October 2001 &October 2016-2022
      - Vice-President of the Vermont Board of Chiropractic Examiners and Registration in January 2014
- State of Vermont Medicaid Program
      - IPRO claims review consultant 1997-1999
      - Delmarva review consultant 1999-2005
- Banking, Insurance, Securities and Healthcare Administration (BISHCA)
      - Chiropractic Insurance Work Group 1997-1998
- New England Chiropractic Consultants: A founding member of a partnership dealing with independent exams, managed care, consulting, impairment rating and second opinions 1992-1996
- US Pro Ski Tour. Appointed as team Chiropractic Physician for the American Pro Tour Events 1994 

        With decades of experience and a heart for service to community, Dr. Temple believes he is exactly where he is meant to be. He looks forward to helping you discover how chiropractic care can change your life too.