ABOUT US
Kelly McLaurin, D.C.
A Boone native, Dr. McLaurin is the Owner of Northwest Chiropractic in North Carolina. With offices in Linville and Boone, she specializes in spinal adjustments, scoliosis, neck pain, lower back pain and hip pain.
After a horrible motorcycle accident left her with several broken bones in her spine, Dr. McLaurin discovered chiropractic when a friend took her to a chiropractor after months of traditional medical care without any improvement. Her life has not been the same since. Wanting to help others who suffered from back pain, she left her job as a pharmacy technician to become a massage therapist. After several years of serving the high country through massage therapy, she knew she was called to help more people in a different way.
At that point, Dr. McLaurin decided to go back to school and received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a Concentration in Natural Science from Appalachian State University. Following this, she went on to receive her Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine degree from Life University. She not only graduated summa cum laude but she completed the course load a quarter early to return to her home and serve her community sooner.
Upon returning home, Dr. McLaurin acquired her practice and has also started practicing in an office in Boone on Fridays. She remains an active member of the North Carolina Chiropractic Association.
On a more personal note, Dr. Kelly is married to her loving and supporting husband, Dave. She and her husband have two beautiful daughters, Norah and Clara.
David Bailey, D.C.
After practicing in Chicago, Illinois for 30 years, Dr David Bailey is
pleased to offer office appointments in Linville/Newland, NC. Dr Bailey
graduated in 1987 from Logan University with a Doctor of Chiropractic
Medicine degree. He had worked extensively in the downtown Chicago
community and brings to NC a wealth of knowledge and healing
techniques for the body and soul. Additionally, Dr Bailey holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology. He has also practiced in
St. Louis, Missouri and a short stint in New Haven, Connecticut. He
has held licenses to practice in Illinois, Florida, North Carolina and the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Areas of skill: Chiropractic
manipulative techniques, Medical Acupuncture, Cranio-Sacral Therapy,
Myofascial release, Position release therapy, Applied Kinesiology,
Golf/Sports Injuries, Homeopathy, Nutrition, Sacral Occipital
Technique.
Dr. George, D.C.
Dr. George Ellwanger is a chiropractor certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners since he graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1993. He has 30+ years using the Activator Methods Technique among several others. He has lived and worked in western NC since 2019. Previously he has practiced in Williamsburg, VA and Cary, NC.
He is experienced in adjusting children from 2 weeks old to adults into their 90s. He has adjusted all of his grandchildren and parents. The lower force technique of Activator Methods is ideal for them, but it has also had great results with former professional football players and other athletes.
Dr. George is also a certified medical examiner, certified to provide DOT exams for commercial drivers license holders.
Babara Monk, Massage Therapist
Barbara received her massage license from Body Therapy Institute in Siler City, NC in 2005, and specializes in Acupressure, Trigger Point Therapy and Swedish to Therapeutic Massage using medium to deep pressure. She trained in Kinesiology, Sports Massage and assisted stretching. Barbara also studied Russian and European techniques at the European Massage School in Raleigh, NC, and works well on the neck, lower back and sciatic pain.
Trish Calvert, Office Manager
Trish was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts but grew up in
Lincolnton/Maiden most of her life. She moved to Linville 14 years ago
when she met her Husband Shawn. She loves living in the Mountains,
because of its beauty. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with
her nephew Daylen, cooking, and working in her garden. Trish also
loves spending time with her pets, and just started raising Chickens! It
has been a lot of fun for her.
