Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractors in Gaithersburg, MD
Founded in 1984 by Dr. Neil King, the King Chiropractic Institute has established itself as a leader in chiropractic care across Maryland. Our mission focuses on maximizing global health through prevention, education, and compassionate chiropractic treatment. With four locations in Clarksburg, Gaithersburg, Potomac, and Urbana, we serve diverse communities with expertise in spinal care, sports injury rehabilitation, and pain management. Our team of highly trained chiropractors combines advanced techniques like dry needling and electrotherapy with personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs. We maintain partnerships with major insurance providers and specialize in handling automobile and work-related injury claims with comprehensive documentation. Our facilities feature state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and on-site exercise resources to support long-term recovery.Committed to community education, we offer ergonomic workshops and wellness programs that have benefited organizations like the Easter Seals Society. The institute's telehealth services extend our accessibility, while our 'No Wait' policy ensures efficient patient care. Our doctors hold prestigious academic credentials from institutions like Logan College of Chiropractic and Palmer College, with specialized training in sports medicine and biomechanics. This combination of technical expertise, community engagement, and patient-centered care has earned recognition from organizations including Washingtonian magazine and the National Sports Professionals Association.
Services
Spinal Adjustments
Sports Injury Rehab
Auto Accident Care
Pain Management
Postural Correction
Dry Needling Therapy
Cupping Treatment
Electrotherapy
Exercise Therapy
Telehealth Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- Our doctors hold advanced certifications from leading chiropractic institutions
- We maintain four accessible Maryland locations with early and late hours
- 24/7 telehealth services available for patient convenience
- Specialized treatment protocols for sports, spinal, and auto injury cases
- Comprehensive insurance assistance and claims processing expertise
What people say
Professional, courteous staff
Productive treatment outcomes
Knowledgeable doctors
Effective follow-up care
Comprehensive treatment approach
Services
Spinal Adjustments
Our spinal adjustment treatments address misalignments causing back pain, neck discomfort, and posture issues. Using diversified techniques, we restore proper spinal function and nervous system communication. Patients benefit from reduced inflammation, improved mobility, and long-term pain relief through personalized adjustment schedules.
Sports Injury Rehab
Specialized rehabilitation programs help athletes recover from sports-related injuries using evidence-based protocols. We combine soft tissue therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and performance optimization techniques to accelerate healing while preventing future injuries through biomechanical assessments and corrective training.
Auto Accident Care
Comprehensive treatment for auto accident injuries includes whiplash management, soft tissue repair, and documentation for insurance claims. Our team employs gentle mobilization techniques and advanced diagnostic tools to address both immediate symptoms and long-term recovery needs following motor vehicle collisions.
Dry Needling Therapy
This modern technique targets muscle trigger points to relieve pain and improve function. By inserting fine needles into specific areas, we release tension, reduce inflammation, and promote healing for conditions like chronic back pain, headaches, and sports-related muscle injuries.
Telehealth Consultations
24/7 accessible telehealth services provide remote assessment and treatment guidance for existing patients. Our virtual consultations maintain continuity of care through exercise demonstrations, symptom monitoring, and treatment plan adjustments without requiring in-office visits.
People
Dr. L. Neil King
Founder
Dr. King established the institute in 1984 after graduating from Logan College of Chiropractic. He teaches rehabilitation techniques, lectures at national conferences, and has authored two books on sports performance. A sub-three-hour marathoner, he specializes in sports injury prevention and workplace ergonomics education.
Dr. Kelly C. Groves
Chiropractor
Joining in 2001, Dr. Groves graduated Summa Cum Laude from Palmer College. He combines engineering expertise with chiropractic care, focusing on elite athlete treatment. A former New York State Champion powerlifter, he emphasizes strength conditioning and community sports coaching in his practice.
Dr. Mark Alexander
Nutritional Expert
Dr. Alexander specializes in biomechanics and sports nutrition, holding multiple clinical excellence awards. He integrates nutritional counseling with chiropractic care, completing marathons while promoting holistic wellness approaches through patient education programs focused on movement optimization.
Dr. Andrew Vaky
Sports Chiropractor
A lifelong patient turned practitioner, Dr. Vaky graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer College. He focuses on neurology-informed treatments for athletes, combining his kinesiology background with functional movement analysis to create personalized rehabilitation programs for sports-related injuries.
Linda Reed
Institute Director
With 17+ years of leadership, Linda manages all operational aspects while maintaining Maryland chiropractic board certification. Her patient advocacy approach ensures seamless care coordination between doctors and insurance providers, prioritizing patient needs in every operational decision.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, auto accident injuries, sciatica, herniated discs, and work-related musculoskeletal conditions using chiropractic adjustments and complementary therapies.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we work with most major insurance providers including MAMSI, Aetna, Blue Cross, and Optimum Choice. Our team assists with insurance verification and claims processing.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer 24/7 telehealth consultations for existing patients to maintain treatment continuity through virtual assessments and exercise guidance.
What makes your clinic different?
Our combination of board-certified chiropractors, extended hours, 'No Wait' policy, and integrated treatment approaches including dry needling and exercise therapy sets us apart in patient care quality.
Do you treat auto accident injuries?
Yes, we specialize in auto injury treatment with comprehensive documentation for insurance claims, using gentle techniques to address whiplash and other collision-related conditions.
What are your office hours?
Gaithersburg office hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 6am-6pm, Tue/Thu 6am-12pm, Sat 7am-10am. Other locations have similar extended hours for patient convenience.
Reviews (4)
Janet Lynda Moulton
Jun 10, 2022
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Experienced and very professional. Dr. King listens carefully and then shows you exercises to retrain your muscles, adjusts your problem area and you are on your way towards healing and being pain free. Very friendly, the whole staff is great!
Nn Xx
Oct 22, 2021
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I do not recommend coming here. They hook you up to a machine for 10 minutes and then crack your back for not even 1 minute. I also told them i had neck pain everytime and never touched my neck. They just want their money and don't care about you getting better. Terrible doctors! Will never come back
Omar Mohammed
Aug 12, 2021
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I was really excited to visit this office as it had really good reviews but I had a really bad experience with the front office receptionist Barbara. She was very rude once I walked in the office. She didn't welcome me nor did she offer me any appointment options. Her responses were very short, I remember taking down her name and left. I really hope they do something about this
Morris Cogliandolo
May 02, 2019
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I was a patient at King Chiropractic a couple of years ago and after a few months of treatment, I was very pleased with the results. I injured my back shoveling a couple of weeks ago and I had no hesitation in contacting Dr. Vaky to schedule an appointment. I was able to make an appointment right away and got right into treatment. I highly recommend King Chiropractic and especially Dr. Vaky.
