ABOUT

Dr. Carrie L. Dancesia

Dr. Carrie Dancesia was born and raised in Binghamton, New York.  She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology and a minor in chemistry from the State University of New York at Oneonta.  While attending Oneonta, Carrie was an EMT on the Oneonta State Emergency Squad as well as a member of the National Biology Honors Society (Beta Beta Beta).  Shortly after graduating from Oneonta, Carrie attended New York Chiropractic College, graduating as a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic in November 2012. Dr. Dancesia has joined of Gateway Chiropractic in order to service the chiropractic needs of the residence in the Gainesville and nearby community.  

Outside of the office, Dr. Dancesia enjoys many activities including crafting, baking, and spending time with her husband (John) and children (Leah & Bobby).  In addition, since Dr. Carrie is an 18-year dance veteran, she is no stranger to sports injuries. She is passionate about the treatment of sports injuries and she enjoys implementing nutrition into her chiropractic treatment recommendations.

Dr. Carrie is certified in Webster Technique. The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic technique that has been perfected to allow your nervous system to be more balanced as well as the bones and ligaments of the pelvis. This technique can most specifically help an expectant mother and help optimize her body for a healthy pregnancy and delivery

Her care approach is multi-dimensional, using chiropractic, physiotherapy, muscle techniques and nutrition, which allows her to create specific care plans for every patient.  Carrie’s mission is to heal, serve and bring her enthusiasm for healing into the community.

Dr. Tom Dickerson, DC

Dr. Tom Dickerson, DC is a Chiropractor at Gateway Chiropractic, he is passionate about helping others reach their
health goals through chiropractic and physical medicine.

Dr. Dickerson received a Bachelors of Science degree in Biochemistry from Virginia Tech, he then went on to earn
a Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC) degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.  During his time
at Palmer, Dr. Dickerson focused his training on Physical Medicine, participating in extracurricular education and
seminars.

In 2007, Dr. Dickerson settled in Christiansburg VA, where he developed a passion for using physical medicine in
conjunction with chiropractic to get optimal results for his patients.  In 2010, Dr Dickerson merged his practice with
a large, multi-clinic group, allowing him to collaborate care with other healthcare providers to provide the most
comprehensive and beneficial care for his patients.  

While working in Christiansburg, he concurrently established a separate chiropractic office within a personal
training center, which focused on sports medicine and sport performance.  This facility treated a range of athletes
from beginners in group fitness classes to professional athletes.  He also served as the team chiropractor for the
Christiansburg High School boys basketball team and as well as the boys Wrestling Team.

In the last few years, Dr. Dickerson had the opportunity to practice in Front Royal, VA, with a focus on sports injury
and rehabilitation. While practicing there he had the opportunity to work with many local sports teams such as
Warren County High School, Front Royal Cardinals, and Christendom College. This allowed him to hone his soft
tissue techniques, as well as gain valuable knowledge of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

During his spare time, Dr. Dickerson enjoys the outdoors with his wonderful wife and three children.  He enjoys
coaching his children’s youth soccer and basketball teams.  He is an avid basketball player and plays in several local
men’s leagues. He has a passion for helping patients reach their health goals utilizing chiropractic care and its
ability to help restore function, soft tissue techniques and physical medicine

Dr. Kiara Scott, D.C

Dr. Kiara Scott, D.C., is a native of Richmond, Virginia, where she spent her youth as a competitive cheerleader, fostering her early interest in sports medicine and physical wellness. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Medicine from North Carolina Central University. Following her undergraduate studies, Dr. Scott pursued advanced degrees at Parker University in Dallas, Texas, where she achieved both a Doctorate in Chiropractic and a Master’s in Clinical Neuroscience.

Dr. Scott’s passion for chiropractic care is rooted in her belief in the body’s natural capacity to heal itself, focusing on non-pharmacological solutions and the promotion of holistic wellness. She is dedicated to empowering her patients through education, emphasizing preventive care and lifestyle adjustments that support long-term health and well-being. To that end, Dr. Scott aims to help each patient achieve their full physical potential and optimum wellness.