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4315 Emerson Avenue
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26104
304.428.8300 or 1.800.660.2225

Since 1977, when Joseph McCarter started his first practice in Parkersburg, McCarter Chiropractic and its staff have been building a name as leading healthcare professionals in the area. Located on Emerson Avenue, McCarter Health Center is among the top chiropractic and rehabilitation clinics in the Mid-Ohio Valley, combining skill, expertise, and advanced training to serve its patients with the most high quality care available.
The McCarter team includes three doctors of chiropractic - Dr. Joseph McCarter, Dr. Heather McCarter and Dr. Justin McCarter who also holds a Masters in Clinical Nutrition. The physical therapy and research department is headed by licensed physical therapist Dr. Darrin Marsh. This father-daughter-son team and its professional staff focus on the overall health and wellness of its patients, specializing in chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy, hormone treatment, rehabilitation, and aiding patients with overall lifestyle improvement. In addition, each healthcare provider regularly receives specialized traning in his or her area of expertise, and is recognized for professional excellence in his or her field.
The main focus at McCarter Health Center, and the one that our staff takes the most pride in, is personalized care. In our office, every patient is an individual with unique needs and expectations. We try our hardest to see that each person who enters into our care receives treatment that is specific to his or her own condition and lifestyle, and comes in feeling secure that his or her comfort and well-being will always be the top consideration.
Whether you are a current or prospective patient, please feel free to browse our site, to e-mail any member of the staff under the directory, or to call the office directly. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have about our services and facilities.
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