Rick Wells, DC is a licensed Chiropractor serving the Charlottesville community.
Dr. Rick Wells has been freeing people from pain in the clinic in Charlottesville, VA. As a Chiropractor with experience, Dr. Wells is committed to promoting optimal health and well being of patients.
Dr. Wells uses a "whole person approach". This approach to wellness means looking for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments that would optimize the conditions for normal function. Using this unique approach, Dr. Wells is able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health.
Rick Wells, DC
Degrees Received
- Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC) - Palmer College Davenport, IA - 1998-2001
- Bachelor of Science - Biomechanical Kinesiology - University of Maryland (Dissertation Topic: The Dislocation Component of the Knee: A Biomechanical Approach) - 1993-1997
Employment History
- 2003- Present - President Lake Chiropractic - Charlottesville, VA
- 2001-2003 - Associate Psaltis Chiropractic Clinic - Rockford, IL
Professional Activities
- Virginia Chiropractic Association Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters Review Committee, 2006
- Chiropractor/Medical Staff AHL Icehogs Pro Hockey Team, Rockford, IL, 2001-2003
- Chiropractor/Medical Staff CARFU Ravens Rugby Football Club, Rockford, IL, 2001-2003
- ACA Student Representative, Palmer College, 1998-2001
- Neurophysiologic Research Assistant, University of Maryland, 1995-1997
Civic Activities
- Board of Parks and Recreation, Fluvanna County, 2007-2010
Memberships
- American Chiropractic Association
- Virginia Chiropractic Association
- Pi Kappa Chi Alumni Association
- Palmer College Rugby Alumni Association
- Founding Member of Fluvanna Lacrosse League (Flucolax)
- Lake Christian Church
- A.F.& A.M.