Meet the Team

Dr. Kenneth Mankamyer

Chiropractor

Dr. Kenneth Mankamyer ChiropractorDr. Mankamyer graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic, located in St. Louis, Missouri. While at Logan, he served as a tutor to fellow students in Anatomy, Cardiology, Lab Diagnosis, Neurology and Radiology. He received awards of excellence in radiology and clinical services. Dr. Mankamyer graduated Summa Cum Laude from Logan in 2001. After graduation from Logan he received certification in the treatment of sports injuries as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (C.C.S.P.). Prior to studying at chiropractic school, he attended The University of Pittsburgh. Along with his chiropractic degree, Dr. Mankamyer holds two B.S. degrees, one in environmental biology and the other in human biology. He also worked 10 years in Emergency Medical Service as a paramedic. Since he began practicing chiropractic, Dr. Mankamyer has kept up to date on the latest advances in chiropractic treatment, nutrition and rehabilitation by taking hundreds of hours of continuing educational classes, ensuring that his patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced chiropractic care available.

Dr. Mankamyer and his wife Cindy live in the Swanton area. They both enjoy all the beauty and friendliness that Garrett county has to offer. In and out of the office, Dr. Mankamyer can always be found with his dog, Cutter by his side.


Dr. Rachel Smith

Chiropractor

Dr. Smith is a Grantsville native. She still resides there with her husband, daughter, and two minature dachshunds. She attended Northern High as well as Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she received her Bachelors Degree in Natural Sciences. She then moved down south to Atlanta, Georgia where she attended Life University and received her Doctorate of Chiropractic. While attending school, she found a passion for caring for pediatrics and pregnant women. She is certified in the Webster's Technique- a specialized technique for pregnant women, and is also currently taking classes to get her certificate from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. She enjoys spending time with her daughter Addy, traveling, being outside (in the summer time), and playing fetch with her fur babies.


Angela Knotts, B.S. CA/R

Board Certified Chiropractic Assistant

Angie has worked for Mankamyer Chiropractic since September 2010. She earned her credentials for a Maryland Board Certified Chiropractic Assistant in December 2011. She studied at Fairmont State University where she received a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. After she graduated she worked in the mental health field for 7 years.

Angie was born in Baltimore, but grew up in Rowlesburg, WV. She and her husband Kevin currently live in Tunnelton WV with her two children, Alexis and Kylie and their two grandchildren Gabby and Landon. She enjoys taking long walks, going to the beach, and mostly spending time with Kevin and her kids.


Cutter

Schooner Therapy DogCutter, a Sheepadoodle, is our office dog. He spends his days lounging around the office, and entertaining patients that come to visit him. He stays up to date on the latest techniques in chipmunk and squirrel chasing.


Kristen Kight, CA/R

Board Certified Chiropractic Assistant

Kristen joined the staff in August 2022 and has been a board certified chiropractic assistant since August 2023. She is originally from the Oakland area and graduated from Northern Garrett Highschool in 2017. In the office Kristen can be found following either doctor for note taking and assisting with therapies. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.


Vicki Kight, CA/R

Board Certified Chiropractic Assistant

In January 2023, Vicki joined our team and achieved her board certification in August of the same year. Originally from the Oakland area, she graduated from Southern Garrett High School in 1992 and pursued an assoiate's degree in radiological technoloy thereafter. With 20+ years of experience in the medical field, Vicki possesses a solid background in her profession. In the office, you can find her shadowing Dr. Mankamyer or Dr. Smith for note taking and therapy sessions. In her free time she enjoys outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and camping with her husband.


Stacy Hauser

Front Desk Receptionist

Stacy joined our team as the office receptionist in Februay of 2023. Originally from the Garrett County area, she graduated from Southern Garrett High School in 2005. Stacy is a Certified Clinacal Medical Assistant, Certified Admistrative Assistant, and Certified phlembotomy tech. With over 15 years of experience in the medical field, she manages the front desk duties wih ease. Beyond the office, Stacy enjoys tending to her dairy farm with her husband and two daughters.


Mariah Beeman, CA/R

Board Certified Chiropractic Assistant

Mariah, or Matilda as our staff likes to call her, joined our team in April of 2023. She became board certified in February of 2024. Mariah is from the Garrett County area, she graduated from James Madison High School online. In the office Mariah can be found following Dr. Smith or Dr. Mankamyer for note taking and assisting with therapies. Outside of the office Mariah enjoys spending her free time traveling or spending time with her friends and family. Mariahs favorite travel destination is Las Vegas, Nevada.


Amber Layton

Front Desk Receptionist

Amber is originally from Lancaster County, PA and moved closer to the Garrett County area in 2014. Amber joined our team in June of 2018 and was board certified in 2019. She currently holds the position of receptionist in our Grantsville location. Outside the office Amber enjoys going to all the local activities with her husband and 2 childern.