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Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Eric Carlsen
A Palmer College of Chiropractic alumni, Dr. Eric Carlsen is a member of many professional and local organizations and is often sought out for his expertise in the area of Chiropractic and Wellness in the profession and community.
Dr. Carlsen’s successful 25+ years in practice, have allowed him to mentor other chiropractors and become the go-to chiropractic clinic in Manakin-Sabot and the greater Richmond area.
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With a passion for helping others and a high bar for quality patient care, Dr. Carlsen’s protocols include a comprehensive assessment, thorough physical evaluation, and an unhurried, easy-to-understand report of all his findings.
An accomplished and compassionate doctor, he is devoted to helping patients attain optimum health benefits from their chiropractic care. As evidenced by the generations of families that grace the waiting room, Dr. Carlsen enjoys caring for all members of the family- infants, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Patients refer to Dr. Carlsen and his team with confidence as they know everyone is treated uniquely, honestly, and with the utmost care toward therapeutic comfort and results.
Whatever your health picture or goals, you will find Dr. Carlsen and his team exceptional at taking care of you - from pain relief to wellness.
When not in the practice Dr. Carlsen enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife have three children, a college-aged son, and middle-school-age boy-girl twins.
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Education:
D.C.: Palmer College of Chiropractic, summa cum laude
B.S.: State University of New York at Geneseo
Dr. Kevin Ruff
In 2012, Dr. Kevin Ruff and his family moved to Richmond to follow a dream of living on the East Coast and to work with Family Chiropractic Center. For 12 years prior, he was a busy chiropractor in a small town in the Oklahoma panhandle called Laverne. Active in Laverne, he was the team doctor for the football team, president of the Laverne Area Chamber, and was the organizer of numerous community service projects.
Dr. Ruff was also a consultant for AMC, a professional management group out of Atlanta, and his office in Laverne served as a training center for other chiropractors.
A strong advocate for chiropractic as a foundation of healthy living, his patients have ranged in age from hours old to 98!
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Education:
D.C.: Cleveland Chiropractic College, cum laude
B.S.: University of Central Oklahoma
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Dr. Lawrence F. Griffith Jr.
Dr. Griffith graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO, in 2004.
With over 20+ years of extensive chiropractic training, education, and experience, Dr. Griffith has successfully cared for a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions ranging from neck and back pain to severe headaches and disc problems.
He has had much success in treating children of all ages, helping pregnant women, and taking care of injured patients involved in automobile accidents and sports-related injuries.
Patients seeking care are assured of receiving only the finest in chiropractic and rehabilitative care Dr.Griffith's dedication and passion for helping those who are in pain, those who have lost hope, and those who have yet to experience an optimum level of health.
Education:
D.C.: Logan Chiropractic College, magna cum laude
B.S: Logan Chiropractic College