Diane Heuer
I was in such excruciating back pain that I would have to grab the wall to walk! After just one visit with Dr. Richards I was amazed at how much better I felt. No one could have ever convinced me that I would feel relief that quickly.
A National Board certified chiropractor serving Hendersonville, NC for over 10 years, Dr. Richards has been elected by his peers three times to serve as President of the North Carolina Chiropractic Association’s Western District. He has spoken on health and safety issues for area hospitals, medical groups, support groups, corporations, schools, and civic organizations. He is an in-network provider on most insurance plans.
Before moving to the region, Dr. Richards lived in the St. Louis area where he received undergraduate training at the University of Missouri and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan University in 2000. He was involved in published research while an undergrad and published research as a chiropractic student. Dr. Richards remains current with relevant research and standards of care.
He and his wife Katherine have four children including one with special needs. Raising a child with special needs has elevated his respect for people of all ability levels. Outside of the office, Dr. Richards enjoys swimming, hiking and biking. He has competed at the national level as a Masters Swimmer. He particularly enjoys kayaking at sunrise before work.
I was in such excruciating back pain that I would have to grab the wall to walk! After just one visit with Dr. Richards I was amazed at how much better I felt. No one could have ever convinced me that I would feel relief that quickly.
Before seeing Dr. Richards I was having intense back pain between my shoulder blades, especially when I stood for long periods of time. After coming to see Dr. Richards, my back pain has ceased completely! What a blessing! I could recommend his care to anyone dealing with back pain. I am able to work (I […]
I have been having pain in my lower back for about three years. I have tried different medications to try to ease the pain; heat and cold packs, going to the [medical] doctor… Nothing seemed to work, so a co-worker of mine referred me to Dr. Richards. Chiropractic has improved my life to where I […]
I was having intense pain shooting down my legs. I knew Dr. Dave before ever receiving care – I was trepidacious at first, but other members of my family had received chiropractic care in the past and Dr. Dave assured me that if more intensive treatment were necessary he would let me know. However, I […]
I have had back problems since 1973. These problems have led to three back surgeries. The surgeries in each case helped but never completely relieved all the pain. Since I have been seeing Dr. Richards my pain level has decreased dramatically and I am now much more flexible. Chiropractic truly helps keep me going. I […]
Before working at the Postal Service, I was in the construction industry, and it seemed that there was some constant ache, pain, or sore muscles that I was always dealing with. I decided to give chiropractic a try. I was amazed at the difference of how I felt! If I could afford it I would […]
After years of physical therapy, treatment with pain medication, and anti-inflammatory medication, I woke up one day and tried to stand. I fell to the floor and could not walk. I was taken to a chiropractor who began treatment right away. Since then I have been to many chiropractors and Dr. Richards has been the […]
For years I have had pain and arthritis in my toe and I began walking in a way my toe wouldn’t hurt. Then I had problems with my knee and my hip. I became less active but when I joined “Curves”, I found out about Dr. Richards. I had once gone to a chiropractor almost […]
Dr. Richards is my life saver! We met at a bone density screening. At the time I was hunched over and my spine was twisted. Although my spine has been challenging – Dr. Richards has given my 1½ inches of my height back to me! No Surgery! He is a very gifted chiropractor and I […]
When I first went to see Dr. Richards it was because I wanted to get my little 3 month old boy adjusted. I absolutely had no idea what it meant to get adjusted but as we talked a little bit I also asked him about my own back and neck problems. I’ve been suffering from […]