Dr. Andrew Hartpence has been in active practice in Griffin for over 35 years. He opened his first office in 1986. He has been in his present location directly across the street from Chick Fil A since 2004.
As a chiropractor he has focused on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. His practice has a large focus on accidental injuries caused by auto accidents and work related accidents.
Dr. Hartpence graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1986. He is licensed to practice in Georgia and South Carolina. He has attended many post graduate seminars on a wide range of topics. These include Physiotherapeutic treatments, Chiropractic Pediatrics, X-Ray, Permanent Impairment Rating and many others. He has worked as a staff doctor at the Atlanta Industrial Medical Clinic where he treated work related injuries.
Dr. Hartpence uses a wide variety of manipulative techniques including Gonstead/Diversified, Thompson, SOT, Activator and Cox Flexion/Distraction. This allows him to personalize the treatment that is most comfortable to the patient. He also incorporates physical therapy into his treatments. These include Intersegmental Traction, Electric Stimulation, Hot/Cold Therapies, Ultrasound and Rehabilitative Exercise.