What We Do?

We remove pressure from the nervous system. Let me explain how we do that. Have you ever had a tiny rock or pebble in your shoe? How did that feel? It hurts. But why does it hurt? The pebble puts pressure on a nerve in your foot sending a pain message to your brain saying “something is wrong”. So you remove your shoe, dump out the rock and the pain is gone. That is how Chiropractic works.

Your nervous system controls everything in your body; for your eyes to blink, your heart to beat and your stomach to digest. All of your bones should be in a certain place. If any of the bones are out of place, it can put pressure on the nerves causing pain and dysfunction meaning whatever those nerves are going to aren’t going to work properly. Chiropractors find and detect those areas where bones are out of place and correct them.

So, stop suffering. Pain is not something you should have to live with every day. It’s simply not healthy for you or your body. So don’t wait. Call us today at (423) 238-2999 to schedule your first appointment and see if we might be able to help you!

Who We Are?

At Total Health Chiropractic, our Chiropractors take the time to listen to you and find out what type of pain and discomfort you have in order to help your body function at its best. Exceptional patient care is our commitment to you. We promise an honest assessment of your condition. First we assess your pain and figure out its cause as well as take into account your lifestyle, work environment, and physical/chemical/emotional stress levels.

Then, after we gain a better understanding of your specific needs, we devise a treatment plan that will allow you to enjoy a pain-free life.

Dr. Philip E. Nielson

Dr. Nielson attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where he received an athletic scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982. He worked for two years for St. Mary’s Medical Center in the Physical Therapy department while training for the 1984 Olympics.

In 1983 he received Knoxville’s “Athlete of the Year” award. He graduated from Life University in 1988 with a Doctorate in Chiropractic. He is specially certified in treatment of sports injuries, and since 1995 has served as a doctor for the PGA tour.

Dr. Ruth Avey Nielson

Dr. Ruth Nielson earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University graduating Magna Cum Laude. She has served as an examiner for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, as well as ten years on Peer Review for the Georgia Chiropractic Association. Dr. Nielson has had extensive training and is Advanced Certified in Activator Method, a specialized low-force, gentle treatment technique. Dr. Nielson practiced for twenty years in metro Atlanta treating a wide variety of patients with issues ranging from sports injuries, neck and low back disc disorders, children with scoliosis, and work and personal injuries. She has been under chiropractic care since age ten. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, off-roading, and SEC football.