About Us: One Team, One Location, The Same Results-Oriented Care You Trust

If you’ve been part of the Brookhaven Chiropractic Center family, the East Memphis Chiropractic family, or both, you already know the feeling we aim to create the moment you walk through our doors: you’re listened to, you’re cared for, and you’re given a clear plan that’s designed to help you feel and function better—without wasting your time.

Today, Brookhaven Chiropractic Center and East Memphis Chiropractic operate together as one unified clinic team, serving patients from a single convenient East Memphis location at 4968 William Arnold Rd, Memphis, TN 38117.

This “About Us” page is here to do three things:

1. Explain what changed (and what did not change) when our practices merged

2. Introduce you to the clinical leadership behind your care—Richard Hathcock, DC, FSBT

3. Reassure every patient—new and existing—that our mission is still the same: professional, timely, results-oriented care that helps you get back to life

Why We Merged the Practices

Brookhaven Chiropractic Center and East Memphis Chiropractic served the Memphis community with a shared philosophy: great care should be practical, structured, and focused on real-world outcomes. Over time, it became increasingly clear that our two practices could best serve patients by functioning as one coordinated team.

The merger was prompted by a major professional transition: Alan Goode, DC became employed full-time as a nurse practitioner for Methodist Hospital. With that change, it made sense to consolidate operations—so patients from both clinics could continue receiving consistent care in one streamlined setting, with one coordinated clinical process, and one unified standard of excellence.

What that means for you: the names and “doors” may have shifted, but the care experience remains rooted in the same values that built both practices in the first place—respect for your time, attention to detail, and an unwavering focus on results.

One Convenient Location in East Memphis

Both Brookhaven Chiropractic Center and East Memphis Chiropractic now serve patients from:

4968 William Arnold Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
Phone: (901) 767-8077

For many patients, this has simplified everything:

• One familiar place to go

• One schedule to coordinate

• One consistent system for follow-up and progress

• One team aligned around your goals

Whether your history is with Brookhaven, East Memphis Chiropractic, or you’re brand new to chiropractic care, our commitment is that you’ll feel the continuity right away.

The Heart of Our Clinic: Dr. Richard Hathcock, DC, FSBT

At the center of our combined practice is Dr. Richard N. Hathcock, a chiropractor who has served the Memphis community for more than two decades, with licensure in Tennessee dating back to 2002.

A Memphis Story (and a Patient-First Perspective)

Dr. Hathcock is a Memphis native, educated locally before pursuing his chiropractic doctorate at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa—one of the most recognized institutions in chiropractic education.

During his training, Dr. Hathcock earned recognition as an “Outstanding Clinician” nominee in his graduating class—an early signal of the practical, patient-centered approach that continues to define his work today.

After graduation, Dr. Hathcock practiced in the Memphis area and ultimately became the Clinic Director at Brookhaven Chiropractic Center, with occupational history listed from 2009–present in that role.

What “FSBT” Means—and Why It Matters

Dr. Hathcock holds the designation FSBT, which stands for Fellow in Spinal Biomechanics and Trauma, with training connected to the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine (listed as 2019–present).

In plain language, this type of advanced training reflects an ongoing commitment to:

• Understanding spinal injury mechanisms (especially trauma cases)

• Improving diagnostic accuracy and documentation

• Staying current with imaging standards and clinical decision-making pathways
  

Deep Training in Imaging, Injury, and Clinical Decision-Making

A major thread in Dr. Hathcock’s professional development is advanced education in topics that matter when a patient needs more than a quick “guess” about what’s going on—especially in complicated spine and injury cases.

His listed postgraduate training includes extensive coursework in MRI methodology and spinal pathology (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar), clinical application of imaging findings, triage protocols, and documentation standards.

This is important because great chiropractic care isn’t just about “doing an adjustment.” It’s about:

• Listening well

• Examining carefully

• Making sound clinical decisions

• Explaining findings in a way that makes sense

• Building a plan that fits your body, your life, and your goals

That philosophy is a big reason patients have trusted Dr. Hathcock’s care for years—and why a unified clinic model makes sense.

A Tradition of Education, Speaking, and Community Involvement

Healthcare works best when patients understand their bodies and their options. Education has been a consistent theme in Dr. Hathcock’s career.

Dr. Hathcock has lectured across Tennessee on a wide range of health topics—nutrition, cholesterol and triglycerides, sports concussions, work-related injuries, and more—with presentations referenced through the Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners and community organizations.

He has also participated in scholarly work and publications, including a cited 2012 review related to lumbar disc herniations and kinetic MRI.

Why does this matter to patients?

Because the best care plans are collaborative. We don’t want you guessing. We want you to understand:

• What we’re seeing

• What it likely means

• What we recommend—and why

• What you can do at home to speed progress

• What “red flags” would prompt a different level of care or referral

What Stayed the Same After the Merger

When clinics merge, people often worry about what they might lose—familiar staff, familiar systems, or the tone of the care experience. So it’s worth stating plainly:

Our clinical priorities did not change

Patients from both clinics continue to be treated with the same commitment to:

• Professionalism (clear communication, clinical competence, and respect)

• Timeliness (organized visits and a plan that moves forward)

• Results-oriented care (measurable progress, not endless appointments without direction)

Your treatment remains centered on you

No two patients present the same way—even if they share a diagnosis. Our approach is individualized, grounded in what we find during your exam, your history, and your response to care over time.

Our philosophy remains practical and outcome-focused

Brookhaven Chiropractic Center has long emphasized short-term, pain-oriented care plans designed to help patients get back to what they’d rather be doing.
East Memphis Chiropractic has emphasized improving health and function through chiropractic care for common concerns such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, and auto-related injuries.

In other words: the merger didn’t dilute the mission—it strengthened it.

What We Help With

Patients come to our clinic for many reasons, but the goal is usually the same: “I want to move better, feel better, and get back to my normal life.”

East Memphis Chiropractic highlights care for:

• Back pain

• Neck pain

• Headaches

• Sciatica

• Auto injuries / collisions

Brookhaven Chiropractic Center similarly emphasizes supportive chiropractic care and goal-oriented plans built around getting out of pain and returning to daily activities.

We commonly help people who feel:

• Stiffness or restricted motion

• Pain with sitting, standing, bending, or lifting

• Discomfort that’s affecting sleep, work, workouts, or family time

• Lingering issues after a car crash or injury

• Headaches that appear linked to neck tension or posture

• “I’m not sure what I did, but something feels off”

Just as important, we care about explaining what you’re dealing with in clear terms—so the plan doesn’t feel mysterious.

What to Expect as a Patient

If you’re new to our office, here’s the experience we aim to provide from start to finish.

1) A focused visit that respects your time

We run an organized clinic flow. You’ll be guided through what we need to learn about your symptoms, your history, and your goals.

2) A clear understanding of the problem

Chiropractic care should never feel like guesswork. We take the exam process seriously because we want to identify what’s driving your symptoms—not just chase the symptoms themselves.

3) A plan with a purpose

You deserve to know:

• What we’re treating

• What the plan is

• What “progress” looks like

• How long care might reasonably take based on your case

Our aim is to be direct and practical—because the point isn’t to keep you in care forever. The point is to help you get better.

4) A results-oriented approach that adapts as you improve

Good care changes as you change. As you respond, your plan should evolve. When the job is done, we’ll tell you.

A Strong Focus on Injury, Documentation, and Next-Step Decision Making

Many patients come in after injuries—especially auto accidents—and they often have questions like:

• “Is this normal?”

• “Why is the pain still here weeks later?”

• “Do I need imaging?”

• “How do I document this correctly?”

Dr. Hathcock’s professional training includes extensive study in trauma triage, imaging protocols, MRI interpretation, crash dynamics, and documentation and reporting standards.

That background supports careful decision-making: knowing when conservative care is appropriate, when further evaluation is needed, and how to communicate findings clearly.

Our Promise to Patients From Both Clinics

If you were a Brookhaven Chiropractic Center patient, you can expect the same practical, goal-oriented care philosophy—now delivered within a unified clinic structure.

If you were an East Memphis Chiropractic patient, you can expect the same dedication to improving health through chiropractic care for common conditions like back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, and auto injuries—now supported by a merged team and streamlined operations at our William Arnold Road location.

If you’re brand new to us, you can expect a clinic that is:

• Straightforward

• Organized

• Focused on outcomes

• Grounded in decades of real clinical experience and advanced training

Our Mission Going Forward

We’re proud of what both clinics built in the Memphis community, and we’re even more excited about what a unified practice allows us to do.

By combining operations, we can:

• Reduce administrative friction for patients

• Keep scheduling and follow-ups simpler

• Maintain consistent clinical standards for everyone

• Focus more energy on what matters most: the care itself

Most importantly, we can continue honoring the promise that brought people to both clinics in the first place:

Patients deserve professional, timely, results-oriented care—delivered with clarity, competence, and respect.

Visit Us

Brookhaven Chiropractic Center & East Memphis Chiropractic
4968 William Arnold Rd, Memphis, TN 38117
Phone: (901) 767-8077

Whether you’re following our clinic through this transition, returning after time away, or considering chiropractic care for the first time—we’re here to help you take the next step toward feeling better and moving better.