Your Greenville Chiropractic Team
We pride ourselves on our experienced and compassionate doctors and staff members at Palmetto Chiro and Laser Center.
Meet Our Team
Rick Brannen, DC is commited to improving the health and well-being of individuals of all ages. With extensive experience in treating sports injuries and optimizing athletic performance, Dr. Brannen's passion for chiropractic care has positively impacted many lives.
For nearly a decade, Dr. Brannen served as the team chiropractor for the Greenville Grrowl, demonstrating his expertise in sports-related treatments. His contributions extended to professional and collegiate athletes, including his role as a chiropractic physician for the Atlanta Falcons and various other teams.
Rooted in the Greenville community, Dr. Brannen's devotion shines through his service and care. Married with two children, he values family and community connections.
Dr. Brannen earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in 1997, following undergraduate studies at Mars Hill College, East Tennessee State University, and Life University. His diverse educational background enriches his practice, allowing him to offer comprehensive care tailored to each individual's needs.
Utilizing a range of techniques including Full Spine Diversified, Thompson, Activator Methods, Flexion-Distraction, Cervical Drop, and Traction, Dr. Brannen provides personalized and effective treatments to promote healing and enhance overall well-being.
Dr. Rick Brannen
Christopher (C.J.) Kosmicki, DC is dedicated to promoting holistic wellness through fitness, nutrition, and structural balance. Dr. Kosmicki believes in educating patients about the importance of nutrition and fitness while addressing their structural imbalances. He advocates for a collaborative approach to wellness, working closely with medical doctors, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
With a commitment to staying updated on the latest techniques, Dr. Kosmicki provides comprehensive chiropractic care tailored to patients of all ages. Specializing in sports injuries and soft tissue manipulative therapies, he incorporates techniques such as Full Spine Diversified, Thompson, Flexion/Distraction, Cervical Drop, Manual Adjusting, and Traction into his practice. Dr. Kosmicki also emphasizes the benefits of kinesiotape in patient treatment.
A native of Rochester, New York, Dr. Kosmicki earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College in 2001 and his Bachelor's in Health and Physical Education from The Citadel in 1996. Married with two children, he is deeply rooted in his community and passionate about helping patients achieve optimal health through chiropractic care.
Dr. CJ Kosmicki
Clay Carter, DC is devoted to enhancing health and wellness across all aspects of his patients' lives. Whether individuals are seeking relief from back or neck pain or simply aiming to improve their overall well-being, Dr. Carter utilizes chiropractic care to help them feel their best every day.
With a comprehensive understanding of various conditions and patient demographics, Dr. Carter is passionate about the profound benefits of chiropractic treatment. Drawing from his background in sports, he has a particular focus on treating athletes, ranging from little league to professional and collegiate levels.
Born and raised in Greenville, SC, Dr. Carter is deeply rooted in the local community. He and his wife, Dr. Kristie Carter, who serves as our clinic director, are proud parents of four children.
Dr. Carter earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in 1997 and his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from the University of South Carolina in 1991. Utilizing a range of techniques including Full Spine Diversified, Thompson, Pierce, Cervical Drop, Manual Adjusting, and Traction, Dr. Carter delivers personalized care to optimize his patients' health and wellness.
Dr. Clay Carter
Kristie Carter, DC heads up our laser therapy department and keeps things running smoothly around the office. She specializes in helping patients live healthier and happier lives through use of our Class IV MLS laser therapy to relieve pain and inflammation.