Dr. Joyce Battaglia provides chiropractic care without twisting or jerking the neck or back. The methods she uses have proved successful in eliminating a wide variety of ailments. Patients, young and old, find her chiropractic adjustments gentle and comfortable.

Dr. Battaglia designs a program of care specific to each patient including recommended instructions to speed the return of good health and vitality. She then spends time with each patient to explain the purpose and benefits of the plan of care.

Dr. Battaglia received her North Carolina Chiropractic license in 1996 and has be serving the Lake Norman area since 1997. She is a Cum Laude graduate from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. In addition, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Niagara University in Niagara Falls, NY with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

Dr. Battaglia is continually updated with the latest advances in patient care by participating in a wide variety of seminars presented by nationally recognized authorities. Seminar topics include chiropractic radiology, clinical disorders, sports injury management, and pediatric care.

Did you know that Dr. Battaglia is a syndicated author? Her "Chiropractic Q & A" newspaper column has been published in the Lake Norman Gazette, the Gaston Gazette and A Peak at Summit magazine. Her column features timely information on health topics of general interest and is also available at Lakeside Chiropractic of Lake Norman.

Dr. Battaglia was among the final 8 national candidates for the "1998 Person of the Year" award sponsored by the profession's leading publication, Chiropractic Economics. This award is to recognize leaders in the chiropractic profession that have shown outstanding qualities and contributions to the chiropractic.

Dr. Battaglia is actively involved in research. She has developed a comprehensive database for tracking case results on a wide variety of disorders. The results of this research will be used to prepare increasingly accurate schedules of patient care.