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Dr. Hale and Dr. AlvarezYour care teamGentle, evidence-based chiropractic care for people who want to get back to work, sleep and weekends without pain. We explain what is going on, agree a plan with you, and keep it as short as it can be.
Hands-on treatment and home exercises for the problems that keep people from work, sleep and weekends.
Hands-on care and practical exercises for low back pain, whether it started last week or has been nagging you for years.
Learn moreabout Back pain treatment
Relief for stiff, sore necks and the headaches that often come with them, plus practical changes to your desk, car and sleep setup.
Learn moreabout Neck pain and headaches
Careful assessment and gentle care for leg pain, tingling and numbness caused by an irritated sciatic nerve.
Learn moreabout Sciatica treatmentNo pressure and no prepaid plans. You leave knowing what we found and what we suggest.
You tell us how the pain started, what makes it better or worse, and what you want to get back to.
We check how you move and test strength and reflexes. If something needs a physician first, we say so and help you get there.
You hear what we think is going on, what treatment involves, roughly how many visits, and what it costs with your insurance. If chiropractic care is a good fit, treatment can usually start the same day.
Founder and chiropractor
Dr. Hale grew up in Houston County and opened Harbor Oak in 2011 after training at a chiropractic college in Georgia. He has a special interest in low back pain and sciatica in people who work physically demanding jobs.
Outside the clinic he coaches youth baseball and spends too much time fixing an old fishing boat.
Chiropractor
Dr. Alvarez joined Harbor Oak in 2019. She focuses on neck pain, headaches and posture-related problems, and often works with office workers and healthcare staff who spend long hours on their feet or at a screen.
She speaks English and Spanish, and she enjoys running early morning 5Ks around Dothan.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 128 Google reviews.
I came in barely able to sit through a workday. Dr. Hale explained exactly what was going on and gave me stretches that actually fit my schedule. Three weeks later I'm back to gardening.
The front desk sorted out my insurance before my first visit, so there were no surprises. Appointments run on time, which matters when you work shifts.
My headaches had been going on for years. They took the time to look at how I sit at my desk, not just my neck. Fewer headaches and a better chair setup.
Most of our patients are busy. They work shifts at the hospital, drive for a living, run a farm or chase grandkids around. They do not have time for vague answers or endless appointments.
So we keep things simple. At your first visit we listen, examine and explain. We tell you what we think is causing your pain, what we can do about it, and roughly how long it should take. Treatment combines hands-on care with simple exercises you can do at home, because the work you do between visits matters as much as what happens on the table.
We are on Hidden Glen Way in Dothan, with free parking right outside. Patients visit us from Ozark, Enterprise, Headland and across the Wiregrass area. Early morning and late afternoon appointments make it easier to come in before or after work.
We verify your benefits before your first visit and tell you any out-of-pocket cost up front.
Don't see your plan? Call (334) 555-0142 and we'll check your coverage.
Free parking outside the door. Early and late appointments so you can come in around work.
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
No. You can book directly with us. Some insurance plans ask for a referral before they will pay, so we check your plan before your first visit and tell you if one is needed.
Most plans, including Medicare, cover chiropractic care for certain conditions. We verify your benefits before your first visit and explain any out-of-pocket cost up front.
We talk through your history and symptoms, do a physical exam, and explain what we find. If chiropractic care is a good fit, we can usually start treatment the same day. If it is not, we will tell you and point you to the right provider.
It depends on the problem and how long you have had it. Many people with recent back or neck pain improve within a few visits. We review progress regularly and do not sign anyone up for long prepaid plans.
New patients are welcome, and most first visits include treatment the same day.
