ABOUT ME

I am a North Carolina licensed chiropractic physician with 20 years’ experience in clinical practice treating athletes of all ages and levels, with a focus on optimizing movement for efficiency, resilience, longevity and injury prevention.

I love solving puzzles, and I agree with Stuart McGill when he says that any clinician who doesn’t keep looking until they have determined the patient’s pain mechanism has no business treating that patient. This is the reason why I have completed extensive training and continue to study the McGill method of examining low back injury mechanics and pain patterns, and treating each individual’s pain based on these findings and on the best available scientific evidence.

I am a firm believer that patients should know how to help themselves whenever possible to reduce dependency on providers and medications. That’s why more often than not, treatment starts at home or in the work place, with modification of the daily demands on the spine. In-office treatment is not always necessary, and only as a support of the patient’s own efforts.

For those who need it, I offer soft tissue work (Stecco Fascial Manipulation, Barnes Myofascial Release), dry needling, kinesio taping or instrument adjustments. If manual adjustments are needed, I will refer to a regular chiropractor.

In fact, I believe that collaboration between health care professionals is vital for the best patient outcomes, and I will gladly work your with existing providers or refer you to the appropriate specialist to help you get better.

While back pain is my focus, I am happy to consult on and treat many other injuries and conditions such as shoulder, wrist, hand, hip, knee or foot pain, sprains, strains, overuse injuries, arthritis etc.

Please note that I do not

  • “Crack your back”. This may come as a surprise given my title. I have however over the years had better success achieving lasting results and eliminating patient apprehension and soreness using other methods. Treatments may involve modalities such as instrument adjustments, dry needling, soft tissue work and taping along with movement instruction, but no high velocity, low amplitude adjustments.

  • Want you to have to come back time and time again. My goal is to get rid of my patients in the most loving way, by helping them feel better, so they don’t need me anymore!

  • Bill insurance (this includes workers’ compensation and auto accidents).

  • Perform disability related, work related or sports physicals.

I’d love to help you feel better and move better, now and for years to come. Are you ready? Start now by clicking the button below, or get in touch for a free consultation!

TESTIMONIALS

  • "Appointments [...] are clearly building to fix the larger problem and not just to alleviate symptoms. Claudia is a serious medical professional. I feel lucky to have found her."

    — Luana V.

  • "I struggled with chronic wrist pain and sought help from a slew of practitioners. None were able to provide the level of success that I got from Claudia. She gave me back my quality of life! It has been years since and she has fixed other parts of my body along the way. I have recommended her countless times to friends who have had similar success."

    — Michael P.

  • "a chiropractor who can work on legs and not just the back - go figure! Dr. Claudia is about getting her patients moving and pain-free again. If you have pain, I highly recommend giving her a try!"

    — Deb F.

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