Chiropractic & Medical- Mt. Pleasant
1117 D Park West Blvd.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
p: (843) 884-6194
email: drjoenews@yahoo.com
PALMER GRADUATE
The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials, and work experience.
Dr. Joseph Markovich, D.C. - Director
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Dr. Joe comes to Charleston from Pittsburgh, PA with more than 20 years experience in Chiropractic Care. A graduate of Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa, the first and most prestigious college, Dr. Joe has made over 250,000 adjustments. He is considered an expert in chronic lower back cases including, lumbar disc ruptures, herniations, and failed back surgeries, as well as having great success with such non traditional cases fibromyalgia, ADD, and natural weight loss, all without drugs and surgeries.
A well rounded education
"Even as a young man I was interested in a medical career. Luckily I was involved in an accident and discovered chiropractic when medicine was unable to help me and the rest is history."
- B.A. in Biology/Chemistry, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN, 1977
- D.C. in Chiropractic, Palmer University, Davenport, IA, 1983
Continuing the quest for technical excellence
"In a perfect world a doctor should continually keep abreast of new techniques and developments with the latest in computer diagnostics and precision adjusting while still maintaining a core of time proven methods. In addition, I have attended hundreds of hours of Post Doctorate education to enhance not only my adjustment skills, but my diagnostic skills as well. "
Certifications
- Diplomat National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1983
- Certified Expert Witness, 1991
- Certified Spinal Biomechanics, 1983
- Certified Manipulation Under Anesthesia, 2000
- Certified Extremity Adjusting, 1983
- Certified Physical Therapeutics, 2000
- Certified Spinal Biophysics, 1984
- Certified Chiropractic Sport's Physician, pending
- Certified Chiropractic Spinal Trauma, 1991
Impressive practice experience
"My professional experiences up to this point have allowed me to work with literally thousands of patients of all types, from low back cases to asthma suffers and from infants to the elderly. In performing over 250, 000 adjustments I have learned one thing; no two spines are alike. "
- Director, Markovich Chiropractic Center, Cranberry Twp., PA 1984-2001
- Director, Greater Charleston Chiropractic, Mt. Pleasant, SC 2001-present
- Team Doctor, numerous high school, college, semipro, private teams, and individuals
Advisor & Media Personality
" I have found over the last 20 years it has been easier to educate the public and other doctors by using the mass media; radio, television, and the Internet to its greatest advantage."
- Media Host: Numerous TV and radio appearances including, SVTV, WMBA, WEDO and Clear Channel Radio.
- Advisor to the State of South Carolina in both the development and implementation of its insurance laws.
- Advisor to government funded projects relating to underwater propulsion, artificial circulation, and disc replacement surgery.
- Advisor to Miracle of Life and TimeOut in the development and implementation of holistic mind-body treatments.
After 20 years of practice and vacationing every summer in beautiful Charleston, Dr. Joe and his family decided to move to Mt. Pleasant to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, something that was quite rare in Pittsburgh.
Dr. Brian Dantzler
Dr. Brian Dantzler has been rendering medical services in the Charleston area for twenty five years. He received his undergraduate degree from Clemson University and his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his recidency training at the Madigan Army Medical Center.
Prior to and while in practice Dr. Dantzler served as a U.S. Army medical officer in various leadership positions at medical centers and won numerous medals for his outstanding service. He served in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and retired from the Army with the rank of Colonel.
Academically, Dr. Dantzler is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina and has taught Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Medical Students along with Residents at MUSC.
Nancy Markovich, C.C.A.- Manager
Nancy has been involved in chiropractic for 25 years and is very knowledgable in the fields of nutrition, health, and home schooling.