He knew from an early age that he wanted to help people in healthcare. Prior to attending Palmer, he completed his undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University in Athletic Training, where he gained experience working with several varsity sports.

He gained additional experience working as a Graduate Assistant at Clemson University, working as an Athletic Trainer with both the track and field and football team while completing his Master of Human Resource Development degree.

He continued his career working as an Athletic Trainer for the Buffalo Bills during their 2011-2012 season. He has been fortunate to have experience working with a wide range of athletes, from middle-school football players to Hall of Fame and Olympians. He also provided treatment in the 2014 CrossFit Games Southeastern Regional Qualifier. He is the current team chiropractor for the Clemson University Athletic Department, and serves all student-athletes and staff members.

He combines his experience in chiropractic, soft tissue, modalities, and rehabilitation to provide individualized treatment that best fit each patient’s needs. In addition to his Doctorate in Chiropractic (DC), he is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). He holds additional training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) program. He is full body Active Release Technique (ART) Certified and holds RockTape’s Fascial Movement Taping (FMT) I and II Certification.

He has additional training in Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab (FAKTR) and Graston Technique. He has received additional training in Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) and is also an instructor for HawkGrip’s Instrument Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization course. He was completed coursework in McKenzie Diagnostic Technique (MDT). He has level I and II Training in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). He presented on Hamstring Rehabilitation Strategies at the American Chiropractic Association’s Sports Council Symposium Poster Competition. While at Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida, he served as President of the Sports Council group.

He was awarded the Service Award, nominated for the Clinical Excellence Award, and won the Most Outstanding Future Alumni Award while attending Palmer. Further, he is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines.

He has always had a passion for athletics, competing in baseball, basketball, and football while in high school. He enjoys participating in a variety of sports, weightlifting, and races. He is a member of Advent United Methodist Church. He is married to his wife, Kelsey, who he met at Clemson University. Together they maintain an active lifestyle, and enjoy running and hiking together. They also love sharing the adventure of parenthood together with their sons William and Jack, and twin girls Hattie and Mae!

She is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida. She is originally from Simpsonville, South Carolina, but also lived in France for six years during her childhood. While in high school, she was a member of Mauldin High School’s Cross Country team.  She completed her bachelor degree in Biological Sciences from Clemson University prior to attending Palmer. GO TIGERS!!

She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida. In addition, she received the honor of Class Salutatorian.

While at Palmer, she was an active member of Sports Council and the Palmer Student Alumni Foundation, in which she held an executive position. She treated CrossFit athletes at the 2014 CrossFit Games Southeastern Regional Qualifier in Jacksonville, FL. She also provided treatment at a variety of Sports Council events such as USTA Tennis Competitions, Mud Run Competitions, and Ragnar Relay in Key West, FL.

In addition to this, Kelsey received the Academic Excellence Award at Palmer for outstanding academic achievement. She is currently Active Release Technique certified (Full Body). She holds additional training in Sports Chiropractic.

In her free time, Kelsey enjoys living an active lifestyle. She enjoys participating in hot yoga, running, and enjoying all the outdoor activities that Greenville has to offer!

She has competed in several half-marathons, including one of her favorite places, Walt Disney World! She is a foodie at heart, and enjoys cooking and trying healthy new recipes.

He specializes in getting active individuals get back to doing what they love. He is a graduate of Depaul University and National University of Health Sciences in Chicago, IL. During his time in Chicago, Dr. Gavin had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clientele, from desk workers to professional athletes. In addition to treating patients as a chiropractor, Dr. Gavin also spent time in the performance and training world working with middle school, high school, and collegiate athletes.

Dr. Gavin is an avid learner and has obtained certifications in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Functional Movement Screening (FMS), Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and has completed the University of Pittsburgh’s Primary Spine Practitioner (PSP) program. He has additional training in Dynamic Neuromuscular Rehabilitation (DNS), and Dry Needling and Acupuncture. This knowledge allows him to utilize various methods of treatment to help people of all ages stay active and able to participate in the activities that they love.

Outside of the office, Dr. Gavin enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children, learning and competing in jiu jitsu, cooking, and keeping up with the ins and outs of Chicago sports.

“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.”

— Thomas Edison

Doctor Certifications

• Certified Athletic Trainer

• Active Release Techniques®, Full Body Certified

• RockTape Fascial Movement Tape I & II Certified

• National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist

• The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy®

• Functional Range Conditioning®

• Selective Functional Movement Assessment®

• Birth Fit®

• Titleist Performance Institute®

Additional Training

• Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab (FAKTR)

• Graston Technique

• Activator Technique

• Motion Palpation Spine and Extremity Adjusting

• Instructor for HawkGrips Principles of Instrument Assisted Soft-tissue Mobilization

• Gonstead Technique

• Flexion and Distraction Technique

• Functional Movement Breathing Assessment

• Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)