Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractic Care Provider in Bellefonte, PA
Since 1987, Benner Pike Chiropractic Clinic has been a trusted provider of chiropractic care in Bellefonte, PA. Our clinic specializes in the Gonstead System, a precise, research-backed method designed to address individual patient needs through thorough assessments and targeted adjustments. Our team of certified professionals focuses on restoring spinal alignment to eliminate nerve interference, alleviate pain, and enhance overall wellness. We treat a wide range of conditions, from acute injuries like whiplash to chronic issues such as fibromyalgia, while emphasizing preventive care and long-term health strategies. Our approach combines personalized care plans with corrective exercises to rebuild strength and mobility post-treatment.As leaders in extremity adjusting, we address joint issues beyond the spine, including shoulders, knees, and TMJ. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ongoing education and community involvement. With decades of combined experience, our doctors prioritize patient education and holistic health, ensuring care extends beyond symptom management to support optimal bodily function. We utilize advanced diagnostic tools, including thermal instrumentation and X-rays, to accurately identify and correct subluxations. Our mission is to help patients achieve pain-free, active lifestyles through safe, natural chiropractic care.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Spinal Adjustments
Corrective Exercises
Pregnancy Chiropractic
Extremity Adjustments
Wellness Care
X-ray Services
Pain Management
Posture Analysis
Nervous System Evaluation
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We utilize the patented Gonstead System for precise, full-spine adjustments.
- Our team has over 37 years of combined experience in chiropractic care.
- We provide corrective exercises to restore strength post-treatment.
- Certified in extremity adjusting for joint issues beyond the spine.
- Personalized care plans address individual health goals and medical histories.
Associations and certifications
- Gonstead Clinical Study Society
What people say
Life-changing improvements
Experienced practitioners
Personalized care plans
Effective pain relief
Thorough assessments
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Our chiropractic adjustments utilize the Gonstead System to correct spinal misalignments, alleviate nerve interference, and restore optimal bodily function. This hands-on technique targets specific vertebrae causing pain or dysfunction. Patients experience reduced inflammation, improved mobility, and accelerated natural healing processes through precise, safe adjustments.
Corrective Exercises
Tailored corrective exercise programs help rebuild muscle strength and joint stability post-treatment. These personalized routines enhance recovery from injuries and prevent future spinal issues. Our doctors guide patients through proper techniques to restore pre-injury functionality and maintain long-term musculoskeletal health.
Pregnancy Care
Specialized chiropractic care for expectant mothers addresses pregnancy-related biomechanical stress. Our adjustments relieve back pain, reduce joint discomfort, and improve pelvic alignment to support easier labor. This natural approach enhances maternal comfort without pharmaceutical intervention throughout all trimesters.
Extremity Adjusting
Our expertise in extremity adjusting treats misalignments in peripheral joints like shoulders, knees, and wrists. This technique alleviates pain from repetitive strain injuries and sports-related joint dysfunction. Patients regain full range of motion and functional capacity through targeted, non-invasive adjustments.
Wellness Programs
Proactive wellness initiatives focus on maintaining optimal spinal health and preventing degenerative conditions. Regular check-ups identify subluxations before symptoms develop. Patients receive lifestyle guidance on posture, ergonomics, and exercise to sustain long-term musculoskeletal health and nervous system efficiency.
People
Tony Marrara
Founder & Chiropractor
Dr. Marrara established Benner Pike Chiropractic Clinic in 1987 after graduating with honors from Palmer College. A certified Gonstead practitioner and former teaching associate, he specializes in extremity adjustments and has treated patients of all ages for over 35 years.
Jesse Bathgate
Chiropractor
Dr. Bathgate joined the clinic after completing his Doctor of Chiropractic at Palmer College in 2021. Certified in extremity adjusting, he focuses on patient education and active rehabilitation, continuing the clinic's tradition of holistic care.
Seungwan Kim
Chiropractor
Dr. Kim earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College and specializes in the Gonstead technique. With internship experience under Dr. J. Richard Burns, he emphasizes sports injury prevention and performance enhancement through chiropractic care.
Reis Mitchell
Chiropractor
Dr. Mitchell, a Bellefonte native, graduated with honors from Palmer College in 2025. Certified in both Gonstead and HVLA techniques, he focuses on Kinesiology-based rehabilitation and community wellness initiatives.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back pain, neck pain, headaches, extremity injuries, and chronic conditions like fibromyalgia using spinal adjustments.
Is chiropractic safe for athletes?
Yes, our Gonstead technique safely addresses sports injuries and enhances athletic performance through joint alignment and muscle balance.
Do you accept insurance?
We verify coverage with most plans and offer discounted cash rates when insurance isn't available.
How long are appointments?
Initial consultations include comprehensive assessment; follow-up adjustments typically take 15-30 minutes.
Can chiropractic help posture issues?
Yes, our posture analysis and spinal adjustments correct alignment issues causing poor posture and related discomfort.
Do children need chiropractic care?
Yes, early intervention addresses birth trauma effects and prevents developmental issues through gentle pediatric adjustments.
