Meet the Doctor

 

Dr. Carter has been helping people get back to an active, pain free life since his clinic opened in Edmond in 2002. As a chiropractor with experience, he is committed to promoting a healthy, active lifestyle for his patients.  Dr. Carter has high standards and terrific family values.  In fact, patients tell him regularly that they feel like they are part of the family and it's nice to have someone who will listen.

Dr. Carter continually strives to learn the latest and best treatments for his patients.  He has been trained in thirteen different techniques which offers him many options for his patients so that they can be treated as an individual.  This enables Dr. Carter to be able to help all age groups, from tiny babies to patients nearing the century mark. 

Dr. Carter firmly believes that God gave us the birthright of health.  Due to physical, chemical and/or emotional stresses, the body can become damaged to the point of fatigue, pain, sickness and disease.  Dr. Carter works with each patient and their problems so that they can get back the life they miss.  Some of Dr. Carter's patients want just a little help and some want an "Extreme Makeover."

NEW NEWS!  Dr. Carter has completed the "Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Brain Traumatology" at the Spine Research Institute of San Diego and receved "Advanced Certification of Competency."  This is the first and only multi-module program devoted to the subjects of whiplash and brain injury traumatology. Dr. Arthur C. Croft is one of the world’s leading scientists in this field and an award-winning speaker. He’s devoted the past 20 years to research and teaching after recognizing that nearly 3 million whiplash injuries occur every year in the U.S., and that almost half of these will experience long-term or permanent pain or disability. Motor vehicle crashes are also the largest cause of brain injury in the U.S. Combined, the two conditions burden society with over $200 billion in cost annually. The doleful clinical outcome is largely a reflection of the poorly understood nature of the condition and the common—but misguided—advice provided by most doctors and hospital staff. Since the 1980s, whiplash injuries have been on the rise worldwide, largely as a result of structural changes and increased fleet stiffness brought about by the New Car Assessment Program and stiffer seat back requirements. Manufacturers, meanwhile, have demonstrated a general lack of interest in prevention strategies when it comes to whiplash injury, with a few notable exceptions. Dr. Arthur C. Croft, the director and senior scientist at the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, has developed a science-based training program designed to provide treating physicians (DC, DO, and MD) with the critical tools they need to successfully manage victims of motor vehicle trauma in order to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. (More than 1900 scientific papers are referenced during the first two Modules alone.) Because a portion of these cases are litigated, it is also necessary to develop the requisite skills for forensic presentation so that physicians can present factual and objective information about these often very complex issues to other professionals and to lay persons in a cogent and understandable format. Following is a brief summary of the four Modules of the Whiplash Injury Biomechanics and Traumatology 2010 program.  Dr. Carter is only one of four chiropractors to receive this certification in Oklahoma and the only one in the Oklahoma City metroplex.



Education (Click here for Dr. Carter's full resume)

  • Parker College of Chiropractice
  •      B.S. Human Anatomy
  •      Doctorate of Chiropractic, Magna Cum Laude
  • Northwestern Oklahoma State University
  •      B.S.  Secondary Education (Natural Sciences)
  • Spine Research Institute of San Diego
  •      Advanced Certification of Competency
  • Chiropractic Certification of Spinal Trauma (International Chiropractic Association)
  • Pediatrics and Pregnancy (International Pediatric Chiropractors Association)
  • Webster Technique
  • Chiropractic Wellness Certification Program
  • Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology Program (Spine Research Institute of San Diego)
  • Chiropractic Biophysics
  • Pettibon
  • Biomechanics of Low Speed Impacts:  Injury Mechanism
  • Electrodiagnostics and other Advanced Studies ( University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic)        
  • Chiropractic Injectable Nutrients Program                                                        

Associations & Memberships

  • Christian Chiropractors Association
  • Oklahoma State Chiropractic Independent Physicians Association
  • Unified Chiropractic Association of Oklahoma
  • American Chiropractic Association
  • International Chiropractic Association
  • International Chiropractic Association Council on Applied Chiropractic Sciences
  • Unified Chiropractic Association of Oklahoma
     

Dr. Carter's Family

Melisa, Garrett, Gabe, and Jordan.

Meet Our Staff

Our staff has been helping people live pain free since this clinic opened in 2002. The staff is experienced and committed to promoting health.

Chiropractic Assistant

Office Manager

Cristy is a kind and loving patient advocate.  She helps  patients daily by making them feel like part of the family.  She coordinates insurance benefits and fights for the patients' rights.  She is committed to making each and every patient feel welcome and safe.

Stacie provides professional massages to our practice memers as well as the general public.  She is well trained and very talented in providing pain relief from muscular strains as well as improving ciruclation and overall well-being.  Stacey is talented enough to have worked with collegiate and professional athletes on a regular basis.  She is one who has been Blessed with the healing touch!