Our Mission

ACHIEVING BEST HEALTH THROUGH PREVENTION & WELLNESS

Our mission at Nardone Chiropractic & Wellness is YOU — just like our slogan says. Taking a pill does not make it go away — it only masks the symptoms, ultimately making them worse and more comprehensive — and costing you more money. At Nardone Chiropractic & Wellness, we successfully provide you with the most comprehensive and progressive wellness and preventative treatments giving you the roadmap and tools to be your best and healthiest self. Our philosophy is simple and is statistically proven — we are holistic in approach and believe the best health is accomplished through prevention.

Where We’ve Been — We’re a Trusted & Known Source

At Nardone Chiropractic & Wellness, we’re known worldwide — from lectures, education and motivational speaking to treatment of our day-to-day patients and global travel and personal/on-site treatment for high-profile celebrities and individuals.

Our Experience is Proven

The Nardone Chiropractic & Wellness team brings the highest-caliber and most extensive credentials to the table for our patients. Our doctors obtain world-leading wellness degrees including ranking in the top 5% of chiropractic nationally, being voted the #1 chiropractic facility in the Ohio Valley and securing more wellness hours than most traditional doctors with an elite group of less than one hundred persons. With this combined experience, we know how to best provide and treat our patients with a comprehensive wellness plan that incorporates focus on the spine and body, nutrition and wellness as well as internal body balance such as hormonal needs.

The Chiropractic Philosophy

THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL MEDICINE

The art of chiropractic was a founding form of medicine in ancient times and remains the foundation for medicine today — it’s the main pathway for your central nervous system which powers your body. Under the chiropractic philosophy, the root of the problem is discovered and treated through targeted adjustment and wellness plans in order to keep your body’s central nervous system — or main engine — firing correctly and efficiently. Unlike traditional medicine, chiropractic treats the problem, not the end symptom.

Our Team

Dr. Emil R. Nardone, II, DC, CCWP, CVCP — Founder and CEO

A native of the Upper Ohio Valley, Dr. Nardone owns and operates one the country’s fastest growing and top-rated chiropractic and wellness centers, specifically voted #1 in the Ohio Valley and tri-state area. A graduate of John Marshall High School, Dr. Nardone received a BS in Biology/Chemistry from Fairmont State University and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from the Southern California University of Health Sciences. Dr. Nardone is currently licensed in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania including board certifications in acupuncture and corrective exercises. In 2000, Dr. Nardone began his associate training at Dexter Chiropractic (Marietta, Ohio) where he gained valuable knowledge in patient and practice management.

In 2002, he opened Nardone Chiropractic & Wellness which services three states (West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania) and consults nationally for practice management, corporate wellness and personal injury. Dr. Nardone continues to advance his studies and certifications by focusing on post-graduate studies in the areas of whiplash, personal injuries, orthopedics, rehabilitation, nutrition, neurology, pediatrics and sports injuries.

  • Licensing: Dr. Nardone maintains licensing in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania including board certifications in acupuncture and corrective exercises.
  • Breakthrough Coaching — Practice Management Consultant: Nationally, served as a practice management consultant with Breakthrough Coaching enabling him to help develop other chiropractic colleagues across the country in practice and personal growth.
  • International Chiropractic Association (ICA) Council on Wellness — Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner (CCWP): Internationally, Dr. Nardone is a member of the prestigious International Chiropractic Association (ICA) and possesses a post-graduate certificate by the ICA Council on Wellness as a Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner (CCWP) — among only a handful of doctors worldwide. The Council on Wellness Science, a dynamic part of the ICA postgraduate councils system, has been developed to help address what could very well be the greatest health care challenges of our era. Critical health issues involving lifestyle choices and maintaining optimal capacity to respond to environmental and emotional stressors are key elements of an urgent and growing public health need. The ICA Council on Wellness Science and its program and resource offerings advance wellness, prevention and public education strategies for patients of all ages, helping doctors of chiropractic medicine more effectively address community health issues while building awareness of chiropractic’s powerful role in health care.
  • Spine Research Institute Certification — Whiplash & Brain Injury Traumatology: With focus on personal injury (patient treatment and expert testimony), Dr. Nardone possesses an elite certification focusing on whiplash and brain injury traumatology. The Spine Research Institute’s (of San Diego) graduates have received the most in-depth, science-based training available today. The program covers the entire spectrum from the physics of motor vehicle crashes to human biomechanics to diagnostics and management. The Spine Research Institute (of San Diego) is committed to providing research and education in the area of spinal health and injury prevention with specific focus about cervical spine injuries that result from whiplash trauma.
  • Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM) — Certified Veterinary Chiropractitioner (CVCP): Dr. Nardone works consistently with the gaming industry (horses and dogs) as well as household and farming animals — not only assisting with general animal wellness (including joint / hip dysplasia, reduced anxiety, acute and non-acute illness) but also increasing performance in the commercial arena. Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM) is a healing technology that locates areas of the animal's nervous system that have fallen out of communication, and re-establishes neuronal communication and thus induces healing. VOM is singularly the most simple, effective and safe healing modality in veterinary care to date.

Dr. Curtis Riffle — Associate DC

Dr. Curtis Riffle grew up in rural Southwestern Pennsylvania where an athletic lifestyle lead him to visit a chiropractor at an early age. Dr. Riffle attended California University of Pennsylvania focusing on biology and then attended New York Chiropractic College. While at NYCC, Dr. Riffle focused on geriatric care and physical rehabilitation.

During Dr. Riffle's residency he was fortunate to work in Monroe Community Hospital located in Rochester, NY and treat the chronically ill and older adults. In this setting, Dr. Riffle also co-treated patients with many other disciplines ranging from orthopedists to physical therapists. Dr. Riffle has also received extensive training in physical rehabilitation.

Dr. Riffle graduated from New York Chiropractic College in 2005 and is a member of the honors fraternity Phi Chi Omega. Since graduation, Dr. Riffle has practiced in multi-disciplined clinics in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh regions, focusing on physical rehabilitation and preventative care.

Dr. Riffle is certified in Chiropractic and Physiotherapy by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Healy E. Nardone — COO / Director of Public Relations

A leading strategic communications advisor, spokesperson and public affairs executive, Healy has served in high-profile positions in the public and private sectors worldwide encompassing the energy, environmental, gaming, litigation, media relations and national security arenas, among others. She spearheads all public relations and marketing-related efforts for Nardone Chiropractic & Wellness, including brand and reputation management, media relations, corporate and client communications, social media outreach, community relations and corporate social responsibility efforts, promotions, business development and marketing and advertising campaigns.

An Ohio Valley native, Healy attended John Marshall High School and is a Cum Laude graduate of West Virginia University (WVU) in journalism (public relations) and political science. She has served as a Senior Press Official at The White House, as Press Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and as a Deputy Communications Director for Mayor Rudy Giuliani as well as a strategic communications professional and chief spokesperson for Fortune 500, energy industry and start up companies, including spearheading financial communications initiatives on Wall Street and other markets. She has worked with foreign heads of state, senior staffs, governments, official delegations and media spanning every continent.

Healy’s on-the-record experience includes local, regional, national, international and trade print, television, radio and internet mediums [NBC, ABC, MSNBC, MSN Money, CNBC, NPR, Bloomberg, FOX News, CNN, CNN Money, Associated Press, Dow Jones, Reuters, New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Times, USA Today, Politico, NY Post, NY Daily News, International Herald Tribune, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Satellite Finance, Houston Chronicle, Tehran Times, Iranian Times, Financial Times, Detroit Free Press, Atlanta Journal Constitution, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Dispatch Online (South Africa), Chicago Tribune, trade publications (Platts, Inside Energy), Financial Express (India), Economic Times (India), Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), Lloyds (London), Forbes, Conde Nast] and she maintains extensive media relationships around the world.

Donnie Gilbert — Director of Exercise Physiology

A Marshall County native and recent West Liberty University graduate, Donnie is the Director of Exercise Physiology. He oversees the exercise, rehabilitation and physical therapy areas and works individually with the patients to implement long-term wellness and preventative health practices in these capacities. Donnie also assists with marketing, public relations and community service initiatives and outreach.

Carolyn Horner — Patient Financial Advocate

Carolyn brings extensive experience to THE ORIGINAL Nardone Chiropractic & Wx team, with previous experience running patient financial relations for a multiple location physical therapy empire in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. She works one-on-one with all the patients on a daily basis to advocate on a patient's behalf with their insurance provider to ensure they receive the most preventative, chiropractic and wellness care possible in order to meet their personal health goals.

Ryan Novick — Director of Patient Services

Ryan, Director of Patient Services, manages all aspects of patient scheduling and correspondence and spearheads customer service for THE ORIGINAL Nardone Chiropractic & Wx. He also oversees the Wx Shoppe and assists with marketing, public relations and community service initiatives. Ryan holds a national certificate in customer service and possesses a degree in hospitality and tourism from West Liberty University.