Hi, I'm Marie, and I'm glad you're here. As a chiropractor, I believe it's important that we get to know each other to provide you with the best possible care. If you're interested, please take a moment to learn more about me and how The Old Village Chiropractic came to be. In 1990, I started college to become a physical therapist. A few months in, I suffered severe whiplash from a car accident. The pain and headaches were overwhelming, and my neck would randomly spasm. I was terrified that this injury would end my active lifestyle. I saw several doctors, all of whom prescribed pain medication. I knew there had to be a better solution. In my search for relief without medication, I discovered chiropractic care. Chiropractic addresses the root cause of the problem, allowing the body to heal and strengthen. Pain is a symptom; we need to treat the root of the dysfunction. There's a quote I love: “As the twig is bent, so grows the tree." Just as a tree adapts and continues to grow despite being bent, the human body is resilient. However, if we don't address the root problems, our symptoms and conditions will worsen. Chiropractic care helped me recover, and I changed my major to chiropractic. My entire trajectory changed. Physical therapy and medication felt like temporary fixes, while chiropractic offered a deeper solution. I began my career in Winthrop and Skowhegan, Maine, in 1998, working at a decades-old chiropractic practice in a Victorian home. With no signage or branding, patients came strictly by word of mouth. I treated generations of families, and some treatment cards dated back to $5 adjustments. In 2018, I slipped on a treadmill and sprained my ankle. Wearing an orthopedic boot for too long caused my spine to overcompensate, leading to excruciating back and leg pain. The doctors I saw only offered pain relief, not solutions. I found myself walking with a cane at 46. Desperate for help, a specialist referred me to a pain specialist and chiropractor in Mount Pleasant. I also received platelet-rich plasma injections and dry needling, spending $400/week out of pocket. This combination helped, but I realized the need for a quality chiropractor in the immediate Mount Pleasant area. I decided to be that change. People need access to good quality, affordable chiropractic care. Now, I run The Old Village Chiropractic out of a lovely 1945 cottage, just two blocks off Coleman Blvd at the intersection of Chuck Dawley Blvd. and Ben Sawyer Blvd. I chose this location to decrease my carbon footprint and keep costs affordable for my patients. I pride myself on being patient-focused, not profit-centered. I use scientifically proven methods to aid the body in restoring health. My goal is to help your body achieve homeostasis and wellness. I want you to be free of pain and functioning at your highest potential. I believe in the power of nutrition and balance. I want you better and stronger. I've been where you are. I took control of my physical health and got well. I can show you the way too. Come see me today, your neighborhood chiropractor.