He attended the Indiana University of Pennsylvania as well as the University of Pittsburgh for his undergraduate studies, earning bachelor’s degrees in health and physical education, and human biology. He went on to attend the National College of Chiropractic, from where he graduated as a doctor of chiropractic in 1986. Shortly thereafter, he started his own chiropractic clinic. For nearly 28 years, patients from the Johnstown community and surrounding areas have entrusted their care and that of family and friends to Dr. McKolosky.