McCarter Health Center, Inc.

09/01/2026

Best Time To Visit My Chiropractor?
Great question and we get it often. The best answer is to be proactive and make chiropractic visits part of your regimen.
If you visit a chiropractor as part of your regular health routine that is the best possible case scenario. However if you are one of the people that work and play hard, and wait til something doesn’t feel right to go, then this article is for you specifically.

Tips for Chiropractic Wellness
Practice Good Posture:
Posture is a developmental process. The more you practice a certain posture the more you adapt it. That means that good posture is something that you have to constantly practice. It also means to avoid bad posture habits. If you catch yourself in bad position, reset and start over.

Good Sleeping Habits:
Make sure to avoid sleeping on your stomach. Back problems often come from bad sleeping habits. Make sure the bed is firm and not too soft.

Keep Your Chiropractic Schedule:
Show up and let the Chiropractor do their job. Consistency with your chiropractic appointments and sticking to the wellness plan while you are away from the doctor will give you the best and quickest road to recovery.

Chiropractic Wellness Tips: Stretching For Health:
As we get older our muscles begin to tighten. This is a natural part of the aging process. Therefore, The bad thing about tightening is that it can inhibit range of motion and cause joint stiffness, making normal day to day activities more difficult.

Weight Management:
Weight management is a challenge for many West Virginia residents, and some chiropractors offer nutritional counseling services. Our team recommends eating healthy fruits and veggies and eliminating processed foods.
Make sure that you have a balanced nutrition plan and incorporate these tips daily:

– Incorporate Vegetables with Every Meal

– In addition, Make sure to eat 5 or more servings of fruits/vegetables daily

– In addition: Up your protein and eliminate sugar

– Exercise Daily for at least 30 mins

– Furthermore, Hydrate! Drink plenty of water

– Eliminate Processed Food

Incorporate and Maintain Exercise Routine
Exercise and Self Care Chiropractic Wellness Tips:
There are many reasons why exercise is important. Regular exercise can improve our physical health and decrease our risk for serious health conditions. Exercise is proven to help us feel better and more confident. Find a few minutes in your day – 10 to 15 minutes – for exercise. In addition, make time for a walk in the neighborhood, park or a jog on the treadmill. Anything that gets you moving and takes your mind off of the usual daily routine. This is key to self care.

We welcome you to join us on a road to wellness. Everyone has a different lifestyle and we understand that no two paths are alike. It is with this that we offer tailored wellness plans to meet the needs of each individual. Need help getting started?

Call us for a consultation with Dr. Heather McCarter (304)428-8300

09/01/2026

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Update!!! You all came in hot, we are sold out of queso!
*NOTE TO SELF BRING WAY MORE QUESO NEXT TUESDAY!!!
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BELPRE… WE’RE BACK!!!🌮

We’ve missed you! Come hang out with us at Farson St. Car Wash today from 11am - 7pm.

Lunch? We got you.
Dinner? We got you.
Craving tacos or quesadillas? Now we’re REALLY talking. 😂🌮🧀

Come get some while it lasts! And bring somebody who needs tacos in their life. 👀

08/31/2026

*Massage Monday*
Massage therapy may be one of the oldest forms of medical treatment. Massage therapy has been utilized for centuries as a form of medical care. There are pictures in the Egyptian tombs of people receiving massages. This dates to the years of BC and it's still around today.
Julius Cesar used massage to help with his epilepsy. Julius Cesar suffered from epileptic seizures throughout his life and used massage therapy help keep it under control. Don't believe us? Look it up!!

Looking for a good deep tissue massage? Give us a call and Lori would love to work out your kinks..
McCarter Health Center - (304)-428-8300
The Gateway Healing Center - (740)371-5736

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Many cases of back pain aren’t caused by a single injury—they develop over time due to posture, movement habits, and spinal joint dysfunction. Chiropractic care focuses on restoring healthy motion and supporting the nervous system, which can play a key role in long-term relief.

If back pain is affecting your daily life, learning more about conservative care options can be an important first step.

Explore how chiropractic care can help with back pain and support better movement and comfort. Or schedule an appointment at McCarter Health Center or The Gateway Healing Center for a full evaluation of your pain.

08/26/2026

Full Moon Restorative Yoga
What's better than practicing Restorative yoga on a Full Moon, a partial lunar eclipse and in a beautiful historic building on the river??!
Together we are tapping into the power of Love for our Selves, Community and the Collective S Stillness, connection to our hearts, relaxation, meditation and community are powerful tools to continue to foster. Practicing around a partial Lunar Eclipse and a Full Moon holds strong and potent energetic space for us to do so
The Gateway Healing Center in Marietta
Saturday, August 29th 4:30-6pm
$25
Text to hold a spot 304.588.5674
Please just let me know if you have any questions or concerns 💓🙏🏻✨🌎

08/25/2026

Did you know:
Chiropractic adjustments can help relieve a stuffy nose by targeting the physical blockages and nerve pathways that control your sinus drainage. While a chiropractor cannot cure an underlying viral or bacterial infection, they use targeted manual therapies to loosen trapped mucus, reduce facial pressure, and promote natural drainage.

08/24/2026

Massage + Chiropractic Care = A Great Combination!

Did you know a massage can help support your chiropractic adjustment? Massage therapy can help relax tight, tense muscles, improve circulation, and make it easier for your body to respond to an adjustment.

When your muscles are relaxed, your chiropractor may be able to work more effectively to restore proper movement and alignment. 🙌

✨ Consider combining massage therapy with your chiropractic care for a more complete approach to feeling your best!

📲 Call us today to schedule your massage and chiropractic appointment! (304)428-8300

05/04/2026

📍 Still Rockin’ on Emerson Ave! 🤘

Rumor has it some people think we packed up and vanished like a sock in a dryer... but nope! We are very much alive, invigorated, and ready to see you at our Emerson Ave, or our Marietta-Fort Street location! ☕️✨

While the world keeps changing, some things stay the same:

The same friendly faces (now with 10% more puns).
The same front door (yes, it’s still a pull, not a push). 🚪
The same unmatched service you know and love.
Iris, the cat, might greet you with a lick or a slap (depends on her mood).
Whether you need to get adjusted, revive a massage, schedule nutrition, drop off paperwork, ask a question, or just want to confirm we aren't holograms—stop by and say hi!

📍 Where: McCarter Health Center, Emerson Ave. ⏰ When: Monday – Thursday 8am – 6pm ✅ Status: Open. Active. Awesome.

See you soon! 🏃‍♂️💨

04/16/2026

Dr. Heather McCarter recently joined Phyllis Smith of WTAP Television for an engaging podcast conversation highlighting the impact of influential women across the Mid-Ohio Valley. In
this discussion, Dr. McCarter shares insights on leadership, community involvement, This podcast shines a spotlight on how Dr. Heather can help you..

In this episode, Phyllis Smith sits down with Heather McCarter, owner of McCarter Health Center.