Meet The Wilmington Chiropractor

Upon graduating from Palmer, Dr. Harris returned to Wilmington, NC where he practiced for more than four years, helping to manage and operate three separate Chiropractic practices in the Wilmington, Wallace and Clinton, NC areas. During this time, he had the pleasure and opportunity to treat a wide range of patients from infants to adults. He also was part of the sports medicine team providing Chiropractic healthcare to a local professional soccer team, the Wilmington Hammerheads (USL Professional Soccer Team), the team Chiropractor and head trainer for a local semi-professional football team (Wilmington Tigers), as well as treating several athletes of the Wilmington Sea Dawgs professional basketball team (Tobacco Road Basketball League). He also had the opportunity to provide care for many athletes from several different athletic programs associated with Cape Fear Community College, including the men’s and women’s soccer teams as well as men’s and women’s basketball teams.

In 2014, Dr. Harris relocated to the triad region of North Carolina and became an associate Chiropractor with Brittian Chiropractic Center located in Winston-Salem, NC. While there, he helped manage an already established practice and helped the practice grow to become even more successful. Knowing his heart was still belonging to the lifestyle of coastal living, he moved back to Wilmington, NC in August of 2016 where he took over ownership responsibilities of an already well established practice in the greater Wilmington area for over 12 years, Quint Chiropractic.

Dr. Harris has always held a passion for sports, and taking care of athletes ranging from the weekend warrior to the elite level professional athlete. Due to his affinity for the athletic and active population, he continued his education with several post-graduate certifications. He has completed coursework to become credentialed as a Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP). He completed necessary coursework to obtain the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) in 2012, and later obtaining Diplomate Certification from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP) in 2020 as well as obtaining an International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC) from the Federation Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) also in 2020. In 2021, he completed the curriculum required to become a Certified Primary Spine Practitioner (PSP) from the University of Pittsburgh. He then completed the required coursework to obtain recognition as a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board (DACRB) in 2022. Also in 2022, Dr. Harris was awarded a full scholarship in partnership with Parker University in Dallas, TX and the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic to complete required coursework to obtain a Masters Degree in Strength and Human Performance in 2022. Dr. Harris is a certified Level 2 Medical, Power, and Fitness provider through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) where he has screened hundreds of golfers in an effort to bring better efficiency, power and fitness to their sport. He also holds numerous certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Functional Movement Systems (FMS), EXOS, Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), and the National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF). He is currently pursuing further education to obtain Diplomate certifications in the fields of Nutrition, Orthopaedics, Forensics and Neurology.

“I was first introduced to the Chiropractic profession in 2002 after injuring my lower back while playing beach volleyball in Wilmington, NC. Upon several failed attempts over many months by various healthcare providers, it was suggested that I visit a chiropractor for my injury. I visited a chiropractor in the Wilmington area that treated me and much to my delight I was on the sand again in no time! I knew right then at that point what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I take pride in educating the public on being and leading happier and healthier lives without having to depend on the traditional medical model in taking a drug or medication for every symptom that arises. Our bodies were made to heal from above down, inside out and it’s been my mission since graduating chiropractic school to change the mindset of the public and society as a whole as to what true health really is, and what it takes to be healthy!”

His hobbies include sports of all kinds, but his true passion lies with being a die-hard North Carolina Tar Heel fan, particularly Tar Heel Men’s Basketball. He also enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, MMA, rugby, as well as traveling, gardening and live music. He also enjoys public speaking, and has been the guest speaker at various schools, businesses and other organizations educating communities on various health topics.