
Dr. Kristin
about
Dr. Kristin grew up in the rolling piedmont of North Carolina, where she discovered two simple truths: nothing heals quite like fresh mountain air or a warm biscuit shared with good company. before finding her calling in chiropractic care, she earned a degree in conservation biology from NC State and spent years working in the nonprofit sector. today, she brings that same care for people, animals and the planet into her practice, helping others feel at home in their bodies with kindness, curiosity, and a touch of adventurous spirit.
clinical style
gentle manual adjustments, thompson drops, activator, scraping, soft tissue work
believes chiropractic is best used in combo with other therapies: talk therapy, massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, etc
works with kiddos, moody teenagers, adults that want to feel more at home in their bodies, fellow empaths, and critters.
qualifications
degree in Conservation Biology and Nonprofit Management from North Carolina State University - Raleigh, NC
doctorate of chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport, IA
animal chiropractic certification from Parker University - Dallas, TX
background in exotic animal care and wildlife rehabilitation
important to know
an avid climber that climbs V8’s and boulders V0’s
favorite backpacking trip is the lost coast in CA
always has snacks on hand
dreams of of owning ferrets
does not like getting her neck cracked

services
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human chiropractic
providing gentle, manual adjustments. Techniques used includes: thompson drops, logan basic, activator, palmer package
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animal chiropractic
prioritizing fear-free care, Dr. Kristin offers manual and instrument assisted adjusting for animals. small animals applies to birds, reptiles, small mammals, dogs, cats, and the like. large animal includes horses, donkeys, zebras, cows, mules, and other critters
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soft tissue
trigger point therapy, IASTM (instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization)