Energetic, always positive, and loves helping people heal better and feel better are just a few of the great attributes of Dr. Merri. She has a passion for helping children live healthier lives without medications and surgeries. She has helped many kids with health challenges such as colic, latching, ear infections, digestion issues like constipation, and much more. She equally is passionate about helping expecting mothers by making their pregnancy more comfortable on the joints and muscles as well as supporting the nervous system through specific chiropractic adjustments.
Dr. Merri is originally from Southern Virginia, earned her undergraduate degree in Animal Science from North Carolina State University before graduating as valedictorian with her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University.
Dr. Merri has always had a passion for pregnancy, birth, and family wellness. She discovered her calling to chiropractic after shadowing a local chiropractic office, where she witnessed firsthand the powerful impact chiropractic care can have on pregnant mothers, babies, and families. That experience inspired her dedication to serving patients through specific, gentle, and individualized chiropractic care.
Dr. Merri is Webster Certified which means she has completed nearly 80 additional hours of perinatal education through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association to be able to more effectively help pregnant mothers. She takes a whole-body approach to care, carefully evaluating each patient and providing tailored treatment plans designed to support optimal nervous system function and overall wellness.
She also has a heart for service and giving back to the community. Dr. Merri has participated in chiropractic mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Haiti, helping provide chiropractic care to underserved communities.
Outside of the office, Dr. Merri enjoys working out, riding horses, spending time at the beach, and exploring new coffee shops.