Perry J. Kirch, D.C.

Dr. Perry Kirch is originally from Iowa. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois.  After graduating Dr. Kirch moved to Las Vegas where he was in a family practice.  After a few years there he and his family decided to relocate to North Carolina, where he took over patient care at Garner Chiropractic Center.  Dr. Kirch has greatly expanded his practice since 2000.  He has changed the practice name to Garner Chiropractic and Wellness Center to express his holistic approach.

Dr. Kirch has a whole body approach to healthcare and wellness.  He uses Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Rehabilitation, and Nutrition.  He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and is also certified in Cox Flexion-Distraction ( he is one of the few Chiropractors in North Carolina with this special certification to treat herniated spinal discs).  Dr. Kirch uses a variety of techniques, including: Diversified, Gonstead, Cox Flexion-Distraction, and Activator.

Dr. Kirch believes that Chiropractic is the foundation for optimal health and wellness.  Correct alignment of the spine allows proper nerve flow, which is essential for all systems of the body to function optimally.

Acupuncture: The use of needle or electrical stimulation on certain acupuncture points has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of conditions. It has been effectively performed for conditions such as allergies, sinusitis, smoking cessation, weight loss, fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Furthermore, he has helped flip breech babies by stimulation of certain acupuncture points. Read attached article: (Eric, can we put some links here, or the acupuncture document.) 

Chiropractic:  Chiropractic deals with balancing our bodies that affects our nervous system affecting all functions of our body. This includes the relationship muscles, tendon and joint as well as our organs. By maintaining or restoring balance the body is allowed to function most optimally.

Massage Therapy: We have 2 different types of Aqua Massage tables. We do trigger point therapy and myofascial mork. We currently refer out for other forms of massage. 

Nutritional Supplements: We carry a wide variety of nutritional supplements from vitamins and minerals to muscle relaxers and enzymes. There are specific nutrient complexes for specific conditions, allergies, cleansing, immune system support, arthritic joints, weight loss programs. We also have a great way to get kids to eat broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale, and other vegetables in the form of gummi bears, as well as vitamins.

Rehabilitation: We have a variety of home therapy and exercise equipment (upper and lower body extremity kits, golf specific exercise kits, therapy balls). As part of our program we help coach you through healing and re-training muscles to ensure optimal healing and to prevent future injury. In addition, we teach a back exercise and stretch class at local gyms.

Glucosamine Sulfate: This dietary supplement has been shown to help build, repair and support joint cartilage. This has been shown to help arthritic joints.

MSM: This supplement has sulfur to help support joints as well as overall health. This can be used for optimal health in healthy people as well as arthritic sufferers.

MSM with Glucosamine: This blend is the most effective, for nourishing and protecting the joints, as well as overall health.

Olive Leaf Extract: This supplement helps enhance health and immune system function. In addition to helping blood pressure, and blood flow.  This also helps prevent oxidation of low density lipids (reducing the bad cholesterol).

CoQ 10: This supplement has been clinically proven to help heart health and function. This also helps in energy production on a cellular level.