ABOUT US

Dr. Haley is a Virginia State Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, a New Mexico State Board Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Diplomat in Oriental Medicine certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), and is certified by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) in clean needle technique.

Dr. Haley received her Master’s Degree in The Science of Oriental Medicine from the prestigious Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico graduating at the top of her class. As part of her clinical training, Dr. Haley practiced at an integrative medical setting at the Santa Fe Indian Hospital, where she specialized in arthritis, back pain, allergies, and diabetes. Dr. Haley’s other clinical expertise includes woman’s health from her time working at the Santa Fe Woman’s Center and the gynecology department of the Heilong Integrative University Hospital in Harbin, China. During her time in China, Dr. Haley also worked with the cancer and post-stroke patients, as well as other neurology patients.

Post-graduation, Dr. Haley started her own business and private practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She worked extensively with patients suffering from psycho-emotional disorders, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Dr. Haley’s background as a Division 1, Varsity athlete contributed to her successful strategy working with student-athletes on sports-related psychologically, competitive performance, and nutritional aspects for their athletic training. Dr. Haley’s passion for athletics and physical fitness continued to serve her as she worked as the resident acupuncturist at the prominent El Gancho Racquet and Fitness Club in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She had success treating joint and back pain, tendonitis, and metabolic disorders aiding in weight-loss programs, prior to her working as the acupuncturist on Princess Cruise Lines for the last 5 years.

Her experience has given her the opportunity to treat patients all over the world and globally study health and wellness strategies. Dr. Haley feels extremely fortunate to be able to have changed the lives of her patients by relieving them of their health concerns within the short duration of just one cruise. Her method of treatment encouraged the body to jump-start its own natural healing processes for a better quality of life. Her patients’ conditions have ranged from pain conditions such as sciatic pain, back pain, joint injuries, and arthritis to terminal cancer pain, post-stroke paraplegia, weight-loss, digestive disorders, and facial rejuvenation.

Dr. Haley is thrilled to join the team here at the Chiropractic Family Health Centre while she is pursuing her specialty in sports medicine acupuncture and continuing her certification as a Natural Health Practitioner.

A complimentary consultation with Dr. Haley is available so you may discover how this effective, time-tested medicine can bring long-lasting relief from your health concerns.

Dr. Curtis C. Margerum, D.C. was born in Mayville, ND. He grew up in Minnesota and was active in football, basketball, baseball and track in high school. He also participated in choir, band and drama. He went on to play baseball at both Moorhead State University and the University of North Dakota. From there he attended Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, MN graduating in 1990.

He has been in practice for the last 26 years in Alexandria, Virginia and loving every minute of it. He has helped countless number of patients through the years. He has skills in many chiropractic techniques including Diversified, Activator, Thompson Drop and Cox Flexion Distraction.

He recently joined the Palmercare Chiropractic group which serves Northern Virginia in eight different locations. He is constantly attending seminars and meetings to continue to better himself for the benefit of his patients. His main goal is to provide the chiropractic experience which is above and beyond the patients’ expectations.

Dr. Daniel Schaeffer was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in Fairfax, VA where he was active in baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming & diving. He obtained his Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology from George Mason University. Dr. Schaeffer earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, FL where he was heavily involved with the rehabilitation department of their clinic.

Dr. Schaeffer’s decision to become a chiropractor was out of a passion to better serve his community. He holds a strong belief that movement is life and when movement stops, the body starts to break down not only in the spine, but also the body’s overall function will decline. Prior to attending Palmer College of Chiropractic he worked as a personal trainer in Mclean, VA for 8 years.

When Dr. Schaeffer is not in the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife that he met in high school, escaping to the beach, and continues to train and participate in competitive bodybuilding. In practice he utilizes multiple techniques to positively influence the overall health of his patients through chiropractic care as well as nutritional education and soft tissue mobilization/trigger point therapy. He loves treating individuals of all ages and conditions from headaches to digestive issues, allergies, muscle strains, childhood ear infections and of course neck and back pain. Given his background, he has a strong desire to work with athletes who want to function optimally both on and off the field. He is excited to be a part of the Palmercare family and cannot wait to serve and educate the community of Falls Church.

“In our practice, we build lasting relationships with patients and exceed their expectations for great chiropractic care. Count on our team to listen to your goals and concerns, then to address your issues and answer all of your questions. You will feel secure in our abilities and confident in our care.”

Dr. Justin Dickover is a native of Northern Virginia, born and raised in Fairfax County. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from George Mason University, and he earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Life University College of Chiropractic in Marietta, Georgia. Initially Dr. Justin wanted to pursue psychology because of his passion and desire to simply help others; however, Dr. Justin found his calling in chiropractic after it helped change his life. After struggling with insomnia/bipolar disorder for more than a decade, a single upper cervical adjustment allowed him to sleep for 16 hours!

The subsequent care helped him maintain a healthy sleep schedule to this day, allowing him to take control over his health. Dr. Dickover truly believes in the chiropractic principles and in the Innate power of the body to heal. He is passionate about serving all individuals but specializes in helping those with problems with their sleep, headaches, and mental health. In practice, he utilizes multiple chiropractic techniques (Kale Knee Chest, Toggle, Diversified, Thompson, Activator, Tonal chiropractic, Extremity adjusting) to bring ease to the system and establish a state of healing.

When not in the office, Dr. Justin spends his time with his family, competes in super smash brothers ultimate tournaments, sings his heart out at karaoke bars, and goes to various chiropractic technique seminars to constantly improve his ability to deliver the chiropractic adjustment. He is incredibly excited to serve the community of Falls Church!

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Here at Palmercare Chiropractic we do our best to not only get you healthy but keep you healthy! Chiropractic care is one of the most important aspects of healthcare in order to achieve optimal health. Chiropractic care is based off the concept of eliminating misalignment and nerve interference of the spine.
As a Chiropractors we focus and work on your nervous system removing subluxations, getting the nerves turned on and firing so your body is able to heal itself as it should and perform at optimal levels!

Chiropractic care is so much more than a quick fix for neck and back pain. Babies and children struggling with bedwetting, colic, ear infections, and feeding issues can find relief with chiropractic care too! Find out more about what we can do to help your little one by contacting Palmercare chiropracter today!

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