Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Rob Watkins
Dr. Rob Watkins is a native of the Fort Myers area. He graduated from Fort Myers High School in 1986 and went on to attend Edison Community College and Florida State University for his Pre-Medical Studies. He attended Life University – School of Chiropractic for his Chiropractic doctorate degree and graduated in 1992.
Driven by a Passion for Relieving Pain and Enhancing Lives
Dr. Watkins graduated from Life University Chiropractic College in 1992. Also attended: Florida State University, and Edison College. Additional degrees: National College – Physiotherapy, Erhardt Radiological Science, Florida Workman’s Compensation Certified, AMA Disability and Impairment Rating Certified.
Public service and education are two of the many goals that Dr. Watkins strives to attain. Over the past 3 decades, he served as the Director and Past President of the Lee County Chiropractic Society which requires him to be the voice for the region on the Board of Directors of the Florida Chiropractic Association. He served on the Board of Athletic Trainers in the past, as appointed by Gov. Jeb Bush.
Dr. Watkins also enjoys conducting educational workshops throughout the Ft. Myers and LaBelle areas. He also enjoys being an active member of the Estero-S. Ft. Myers Lion’s Club.
Dr. Watkins and his staff are very excited to be able to serve the Ft. Myers & LaBelle communities of Lee and Hendry County Florida. We want you to know that we pride ourselves on trying to make chiropractic a pleasant experience for you and your family. You may expect to be treated like family when visiting this office. To accomplish the correction of your condition, we will analyze your individual needs and develop a plan to help you reach this goal. Along the way, we will check to see how your condition is progressing and that the cause of your problem, if not yet completely eliminated, is well on its way.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Danielle Zappile
Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Danielle Zappile earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Sherman College in 2009.
Dedicated to Restoring Comfort and Renewing Quality of Life
Dr. Zappile began her career as an associate doctor in Miami and later served as a clinic director in Alabama, where she worked closely with medical doctors in multidisciplinary settings. After relocating to Southwest Florida, she founded what is now Southwest Florida Neuropathy—a specialty clinic focused on helping patients overcome nerve pain and chronic spine conditions without drugs or surgery. Her care approach is shaped by years of hands-on experience and a practical, results-driven philosophy.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Zach Barner
Originally from Pennsylvania, Dr. Zach earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Movement Science from Penn State University in 2022 before graduating Summa Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida in 2026.
Compassionate, Evidence-Informed Chiropractic Care Tailored to You
During his time at Palmer, he completed additional elective training in soft tissue therapy, spinal rehabilitation, and upper cervical chiropractic techniques to further expand his clinical skills.
Dr. Zach's approach to patient care is centered around evidence-informed chiropractic care tailored to each patient's unique needs and goals. He is committed to providing individualized treatment while empowering patients through education, helping them better understand their condition and take an active role in their health.
Outside the office, Dr. Zach enjoys working out, spending time at the beach, cooking, watching football, playing in his church's softball league, and spending time with his pug, Piper. He looks forward to helping every patient achieve lasting improvements in their health, movement, and quality of life.
Dr. Sam Watkins
Dr. Watkins (Uncle Sam) served as a covering physician in our Ft. Myers and LaBelle offices. He originally practiced in the downtown Fort Myers area and served the community in that location for over 50 years. He also served as a well-respected mentor to many other chiropractors in Lee County. Though currently retired, Dr. Sam will always hold a special place in our office family!
Keeping your spine in line so you can feel fine!
Kids are always welcome in our office. Dr. Rob thoroughly enjoys teaching children about their health while entertaining them. In fact, Dr. Rob, or as some of the pre-schooler’s at his church know him as “Silly Rob”, serves as a volunteer each month and during VBS teaching the children with just plain silliness and animal balloons.
Healing Begins with Compassionate Care
At SWFL Spinal Care, our experienced team is eager to meet with you and discuss your individual needs. Professionalism, excellence, and compassion—always!
We are a provider for most insurance
New patient complementary consultation
No need for a referral from your primary doctor
Pediatric and pregnancy chiropractic care
Specialist in pain management treatment
Experts in car injury treatment
Fort Myers' premier chiropractic center for over 30 years
Get Your Questions Answered
Attention: If you have been in a car accident within the last 14 days, it’s very important to schedule an assessment appointment with us as soon as possible, even if you don’t feel any pain right now. Please call us directly at this number:
Fort Myers Office
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Assistance Hours:
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
LaBelle Office
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Assistance Hours:
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
