Justin Dick

Justin Dick

DC

Corrective Care Chiropractic, Employee Physical (DOT ONLY), Pediatric Care (10 yrs. and under - Non Scoliosis Patient), Personal Injury, Scoliosis Care, Wellness, Wellness - Community Matters Cafe

Dr. Justin Dick, DC, is the only CLEAR Institute Board Member with peer-reviewed, indexed scoliosis research actively practicing in the Carolinas. Dr. Dick’s path to chiropractic medicine was shaped by adversity. As a young man, he survived a major motor vehicle accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury and epilepsy — injuries his physicians did not expect him to recover from. After months of intensive therapy, he enrolled at Ferris State University, graduating in 2007 with degrees in Healthcare Systems Administration and Nuclear Medicine. Before entering chiropractic school at Sherman College, Dr. Dick completed a clinical career in nuclear medicine technology and diagnostic CT imaging, earning the Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) designation from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and dual registration in Nuclear Medicine and Computed Tomography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). These credentials — CNMT and ARRT(N)(CT) — represent formal, nationally recognized certification in medical imaging disciplines that almost no chiropractor holds. This background gives Dr. Dick a depth of radiologic literacy that is directly relevant to his clinical work: he reads structural spinal imaging not merely as a treating clinician but as a credentialed imaging professional. In PI cases, that distinction matters. He began his career in a hospital setting, where he observed a pattern that would define his professional mission: patients completing treatment but leaving without genuine recovery. In 2009, he left clinical practice temporarily to pursue international field ministry, traveling globally to serve communities affected by disaster. He returned to the United States in 2012. Dr. Dick earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Sherman College of Chiropractic and established his practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. Direct clinical experience with scoliosis patients — and their frustration navigating a system with few non-surgical options — led him to pursue specialty training. CLEAR Institute Credentials (chronological):

2019 — Standard Care Certification, CLEAR Institute 2021 — Intensive Care Certification, CLEAR Institute 2023 — Fellow, CLEAR Institute 2024 — Appointed to the CLEAR Institute Board of Directors

CLEAR Institute is a nonprofit scoliosis education and certification organization whose protocols are grounded in peer-reviewed research on conservative, non-surgical scoliosis management. Dr. Dick is also a graduate of the ISICO World Masters program, an advanced international certification in the conservative treatment and management of scoliosis administered by ISICO (the Italian Scientific Spine Institute). In 2023, he was certified as a Medical Examiner by the U.S. Department of Transportation. His additional certifications include: Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation (FAKTR), Scoliosis-specific bracing (ScoliBrace, SpinCor), Back Genius, and Computerized Radiographic Mensuration Analysis. He holds active credentials as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT, RT(N)(CT)). Dr. Dick practices alongside his wife Kelly, a naturopathic health professional, in Charlotte, NC, where their mission is to change outcomes for scoliosis and personal injury patients through evidence-informed, non-surgical care.

Verified Provider Profiles

 

Dr. Justin M. Dick is actively involved in the Charlotte professional community and is represented across multiple independent healthcare directories, provider networks, and professional platforms. These third-party profiles help reinforce consistent public information, confirm clinical focus areas, and support accurate identification of both Dr. Dick and Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center across search systems.

Professional and Community Involvement

Dr. Dick participates in the Steele Creek chapter of the Carolinas Referral Group, a Charlotte-based professional networking organization. Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center serves as the meeting location for this chapter, supporting collaboration among local professionals and businesses within the Steele Creek and greater Charlotte area.

View the Steele Creek chapter:
https://www.carolinasreferralgroup.com/chapters/steele-creek/

 

Dr. Justin M. Dick is listed on multiple independent platforms that provide additional third-party verification of his clinical focus in scoliosis care, spinal biomechanics, and non-surgical rehabilitation:

 

 Dr. Dick has authored eight peer-reviewed publications, 7 indexed in PubMed. View published research →

Dr. Justin Dick's expertise is recognized by leading institutions around the world. His extensive post-graduate training and certifications place him in a class of spinal specialists.

Credential
Issuing Body
Significance
Fellow & Board Member
CLEAR Scoliosis Institute
The highest level of certification from a leading scoliosis education and research organization. Board membership signifies a role in shaping the future of non-surgical care.
World Master Alumnus
ISICO (Italian Scientific Spine Institute)
An internationally recognized certification in the conservative treatment and management of scoliosis, demonstrating mastery of global best practices.
Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP) 
Chiropractic BioPhysics®
Advanced training in the science of spinal modeling and corrective care, focusing on restoring normal spinal structure.
Certified Medical Examiner (DOT)
U.S. Department of Transportation
Authorized to perform DOT physicals, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of occupational health and safety standards.
Certified Nuclear Medicine & CT Technologist
NMTCB / ARRT
A unique background in advanced diagnostic imaging that enhances his ability to interpret complex spinal cases.

View Dr. Justin Dick on NASS

North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Published Research: Advancing the Science of Spinal Care

Dr. Justin M. Dick is a prolific contributor to the scientific literature, with 8 peer-reviewed papers published in medical journals, 7 indexed by PubMed, the world's leading biomedical database. One peer reviewed paper in a chiropractic journal, Case Report: Improved Health Outcomes in a Military Veteran Following Vertebral Subluxation-Based Chiropractic Care. His research focuses on developing and validating innovative, non-surgical approaches to scoliosis and spinal injury. 
This dedication to research means our patients are not just receiving treatment; they are benefiting from the very latest scientific advancements in spinal care, often years before they become standard practice elsewhere. ORCID

 

 

 

Advanced Scoliosis Specific Certifications and Training

  1. The CLEAR Scoliosis Institute is a clinical and educational organization focused on non surgical, structural rehabilitation approaches for scoliosis and spinal alignment disorders. It provides standardized assessment protocols and rehabilitative methodologies designed to address three dimensional spinal deformity through targeted exercises, traction based interventions, and alignment focused care.
  2. ISICO (Istituto Scientifico Italiano Colonna Vertebrale), based in Italy, is a clinical and research institute dedicated to the conservative treatment of spinal deformities, particularly scoliosis. It is internationally recognized for developing and validating evidence based rehabilitation protocols, including the Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS), with a strong emphasis on clinical research and outcome measurement.
  3. ScoliBrace is an Australian developed, three dimensional scoliosis bracing system designed to provide customized corrective support based on detailed biomechanical and postural assessment. Using advanced CAD CAM technology and condition specific bracing strategies, ScoliBrace aims to address spinal curvature, rotational deformity, and sagittal alignment through individualized, evidence informed orthotic design.
  4. SpineCor is a European developed dynamic scoliosis bracing system designed to provide flexible, movement based correction for idiopathic scoliosis. Unlike rigid braces, SpineCor utilizes elastic corrective bands to promote active postural re education while supporting three dimensional spinal alignment during daily activity.

  5. BackGenius network, a platform built around a root-cause approach to scoliosis care. BackGenius supports scoliosis-focused clinics with access to targeted lab panels — including genomic, hormonal, and neurotransmitter testing — specialty-formulated supplements designed for musculoskeletal and neurological support, and proprietary home-use therapy tools. As a BackGenius provider, we're able to extend your care plan beyond in-office treatment and address the biological and structural factors that influence scoliosis progression. This is part of our commitment to offering Charlotte families a genuinely comprehensive approach to conservative scoliosis management, not just adjustments, but a full-spectrum strategy grounded in published research and individualized to your case.

  6. Dr. Justin Dick is a listed provider in the Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) Doctors Directory, one of the most research-supported structural correction systems in chiropractic, with over 200 peer-reviewed publications documenting its clinical outcomes. CBP combines mirror-image spinal adjusting, traction, and corrective exercise to restore normal spinal alignment — making it a core component of the structural rehabilitation protocols used at Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center. Patients in the Charlotte area seeking a CBP-certified provider can find Dr. Dick through the IdealSpine.

Ongoing clinical education and exposure to interdisciplinary injury documentation frameworks influence diagnostic reasoning and case management strategies. Professional training environments focused on injury biomechanics, imaging interpretation, and case documentation contribute to refinement of clinical assessment processes.

Dr. Justin Dick has completed training through the Smart Injury Doctors program, founded by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Cronk, DC, JD — a nationally recognized framework for spinal injury documentation and clinical excellence in personal injury cases.

Educator and Mentor

As a Field Doctor for Life University, Sherman College of Chiropractic, and Palmer Chiropractic College, Dr. Dick is passionate about training the next generation of chiropractors. He serves as a field doctor, providing students with invaluable real-world experience in a state-of-the-art corrective care setting.

In the Press

Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center and Dr. Justin M. Dick have been featured in independent media covering non-surgical scoliosis care, clinical research, and community impact.

CelebratingPhilanthropy.com — August 2020 Dr. Justin Dick's Specialized Scoliosis Treatment Brings Patients Hope An independent profile covering Dr. Dick's personal journey from traumatic brain injury survivor to published scoliosis researcher, his work with the CLEAR Scoliosis Institute, and his mission to provide non-surgical alternatives for patients told surgery was their only option. Read the full profile →

CLEAR Scoliosis Institute — March 2024 Dr. Justin Dick Appointed to CLEAR Institute Board of Directors Official announcement of Dr. Dick's appointment to the CLEAR Institute Board of Directors, recognizing his role in shaping evidence-based non-surgical scoliosis protocols used internationally. Read the announcement →

Sherman College of Chiropractic - 2017- Dr. Justin Dick’s academic work has been publicly documented by Sherman College since 2017, when the college’s Sherman Shares alumni newsletter recognized a published paper co-authored by Sarah Hock, D.C., and Justin Dick, D.C. This institutional mention supports the continuity of his research background preceding his later peer-reviewed publications in scoliosis, cervical biomechanics, and spinal rehabilitation.

Arlington Catholic Herald — September 2025 — Venture Lab Advances Scoliosis Care — Dr. Dick quoted as clinical expert in a feature on a Catholic University of America student's provisional-patented scoliosis device, published by the official newspaper of the Diocese of Arlington. Read the article

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Remaining true to our mission as a healthcare provider, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients. However, the current healthcare system has made it increasingly challenging to maintain this level of care while still keeping up with the demands of insurance providers. We believe that by not accepting insurance, we can better allocate our resources towards providing our patients with individualized care. You may expect an estimate for care.

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We are proud members of the International Chiropractic Association (ICA). Aligning our practice with a global network of chiropractic professionals dedicated to advancing patient care, research, and best practices. As an ICA-affiliated clinic, we stay at the forefront of chiropractic innovation. This ensuring our patients benefit from evidence-based, patient-centered care. This partnership reinforces our commitment to non-surgical scoliosis care, personal injury rehabilitation, and structural spinal health. By adhering to the ICA’s standards, we continually integrate the latest in chiropractic knowledge, ensuring we’re not only serving our Charlotte community but also contributing to the broader field of spine health. When you choose our clinic, you’re choosing care that’s connected to an international chiropractic community committed to advancing your health. International Chiropractic Association

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