McLaughlin Chiropractic Center

5039 Executive Dr. Suite 300, Morehead City, NC 28557
252.808.2888

Patrick D. McLaughlin, DC

Dr. Patrick McLaughlin was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1991 after completing his pre-chiropractic requirements at Mars Hill College. After associateships in Mount Prospect, Illinois and Mint Hill, North Carolina, he opened McLaughlin Chiropractic Center in Morehead City in 1996. He has authored a chiropractic handbook and his audiocassette; “Chiropractic Impact” is used nationwide to educate others on the benefits of chiropractic care. Dr. McLaughlin has helped establish chiropractic clinics in Beaufort, Cedar Point, Havelock, and Gastonia, North Carolina between 1999 and 2000. He is an active member of the North Carolina Chiropractic Association. Dr. McLaughlin lives in Morehead City, with his wife Maria, their two daughters, Payton and Parker, and two sons, Sean and Ethan.

Palmer College of Chiropractic. 
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, 1991 (earned Doctorate of Chiropractic degree). 
Received Bachelor's of Science degree (major-General sciences and Anatomy, minor-Spanish). 
Advanced Certification in Gonstead adjusting technique. 
Certified in Sports Extremity Techniques. 
Certified with American Red Cross in "Back Injury Prevention" Instruction. 
Mars Hill College 1985-1988. 
Charlotte Catholic High School, Graduated 1985.

Member - Palmer International Alumni Association. 
Member - North Carolina Chiropractic Association.

Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic in North Carolina (#1898)

Internship - Strang Chiropractic Clinic, Davenport, Iowa 
Internship - Palmer College Public Clinic, Davenport, Iowa 
Associateship - Central Chiropractic Associates, Mount Prospect, Illinois, 1991-1992 
Associateship - Health First Chiropractic of Mint Hill, Mint Hill, North Carolina, 1992-1996 
Opened McLaughlin Chiropractic Center (Morehead City) March 1996 
Opened Schilsky-McLaughlin Chiropractic Center (Cedar Point, NC) November, 1999 
Opened McLaughlin Chiropractic Center (Beaufort, NC) August, 2000

Palmer College Presidents Award, 1991 
President of Pi Tau Delta National Chiropractic Honor Society, 1991 
Guilford Technical Community College "Faculty of the Year" Award, 1993 for the chiropractic assistant/nurse program

Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Short Leg, and the Response to Chiropractic Care 
Patrick D. McLaughlin, DC and Joseph Siragusa, DC (1993) 
The Chiropractic Handbook, Patrick D. McLaughlin, DC (1994)

Chiropractic Impact (Audiocassette), Patrick D. McLaughlin, DC(1995)

Member of the Board of Directors of the Mint Hill Business Association, 1993 
President of the Mint Hill Business Association, (1994-1995) 
Chairperson of the Mint Hill Madness Steering committee(1994) 
Vice-President of the Charlotte Catholic Alumni Association(1994-1995) 
Soundview Rotarian (1996-Present) 
Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Member (1996- Present) 
Carteret County Economic Development Council Member (1996-Present) 
Secretary/Treasurer of North Carolina Palmer Alumni Association, 1993-1998

Secretary/Treasurer of North Carolina Palmer Alumni Association, (1993-present) 
Faculty member at Guilford Technical Community College, teaching Anatomy and Physiology to Chiropractic Assistants, 1993-present 
Commencement speaker at North Carolina Chiropractic Assistant Program, class of 1993.

Since 1992, a minimum of two continuing chiropractic education seminars have been taken per year. These are available upon request.

Dr. Nathan Sprague, DC

Dr. Sprague received his Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition and Applied Exercise Physiology at Texas A&M University in 2000. Afterwards, he obtained his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Texas Chiropractic College in 2004. Dr. Sprague’s training and experience in physical medicine includes an associateship at Advanced Orthopedic Rehab, Houston, Texas; Director of Rehabilitation at The Back and Joint Clinic, Bryan, Texas; Exercise Physiologist at Finley Ewing Cardiovascular & Fitness Center, Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Texas; and Resident Doctor at Moody Health Center, Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, Texas.Dr. Sprague is a proud member of American Chiropractic Association and the North Carolina Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Sprague and his wife, Dora, reside in Morehead City, NC.