About Us
Welcome to Elite Chiropractic & Sport, based in Columbia, Maryland. We are Active Release Technique Certified Ironman Providers who offer Graston Technique and other wellness techniques.
Chiropractors Who Care
Helping clients achieve pain-free living and return to active lifestyles with ease
We provide a full range of services individually designed to rapidly resolve injuries, restore function, Graston Technique, and improve athletic performance.
Dr. Bross, our sports medicine and family chiropractic practitioner, is a recognized soft tissue expert in the field and continues to stay abreast of the latest clinical research and innovative treatment procedures. He leads the Elite team with honesty, authenticity, and a focus on mindful wellness.
The Elite Experience
What sets the Elite team apart?
- Excellent Customer Service. We are here for you!
- Advanced Soft Tissue Treatment for injury resolution
- Patient Specific, Goal Specific Rehab
- Warm, Friendly, Kind Staff
- Short Term Treatment Plans
- Diagnostic Ultrasound for In-Office Visualization of Injuries and Guided Dry Needling
Our Team
Meet the people at Elite Chiropractic!
We have incredibly talented and knowledgable chiropractors, experienced and educated chiropractic assistants, and an administration crew that gets everything done behind the scenes for fantastic customer service.
Dr. Josh Bross
Columbia Chiropractor
As a skilled chiropractor, Dr. Josh Bross brings added value to his patients as he specializes in Active Release and Graston Techniques, and Sports Medicine including serving as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. His unique approach to individualized patient care is based on the evaluation and treatment of the “whole” person.
As a leader in the promotion of health and wellness, Dr. Bross has accumulated an extensive knowledge of the musculoskeletal and nutritional components of the human body. His passion for better health for his patients led to the establishment of Elite Chiropractic & Sport.
Occasionally, the office mascot/dog will make an appearance and do his best to help the patients get better.
Dr. John Terrier
Columbia Chiropractor
Dr. John Terrier, a Howard County native, joins Elite Chiropractic & Sport as a Board certified Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Terrier graduated from the University of Alabama in 2015 with a degree in Exercise Science & Human Performance.
Dr. Terrier is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and served as a Strength & Conditioning Intern for Alabama Track & Field, working mainly with athletes competing in high jump, triple jump, sprints, and long distance running. It was during his experience with Alabama that he was introduced to sports chiropractic and decided to pursue a career as a chiropractor.
Dr. Terrier continued his studies at Palmer College of Chiropractic- Florida Campus and graduated with Magna Cum Laude Honors. During his time at Palmer, Dr. Terrier was an active member of the Sports Council and was one of three students selected to serve on the Bethune-Cookman University Sports Medicine staff. Following the rotation with BCU, Dr. Terrier completed his clinical internship at the Yalich Clinic of Glen Burnie, MD, whose group of doctors serve as the team chiropractors for the Baltimore Ravens, University of Maryland- College Park, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Morgan State University, and the Bowie Baysox.
Dr. Terrier possess a strong desire to help every individual live an optimal life. He utilizes a full body approach with special interest in movement biomechanics and identifying specific pain generators. Dr. Terrier implements several techniques such as; joint mobilization, Flexion-Distraction, posture and movement analysis, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, corrective exercise, and taping to help individuals become and stay pain free.
Dr. Terrier has plans to attain the following certifications:
– Dry needling
– Active Release Technique
– Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP)
– Titleist Performance Institute medical specialist
Dr. Terrier is a active member of the following organizations:
– Maryland Chiropractic Association
– Florida Chiropractic Association
– National Strength & Conditioning Association
– American College of Sports Medicine
Dr. Terrier looks forward to helping Columbia and the surrounding areas. During his free time, Dr. Terrier enjoys working out, playing golf, and watching the Crimson Tide roll.
Dr. Shivani Patel
Columbia Chiropractor
Elite Chiropractic & Sport officially welcomes Shivani Patel, our new board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic!
Dr. Patel graduated from East Carolina University in 2019 with a degree in Exercise Physiology.
Dr. Patel continued her studies at Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus with Salutatorian Honors and Academic Excellence Award. During her time at Palmer, Dr. Patel was an active member of the Active Rehabilitation Club, Passive Rehabilitation Club, and Motion Palpation Club. Dr. Patel also served women at the Bunnell Rehabilitation Clinic.
Dr. Patel is passionate about helping every individual in optimizing health through nutrition, exercise, and chiropractic.
Dr. Patel is excited to helping to the community of Columbia and other surrounding areas. During her free time, Dr. Patel enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with family.
Techniques:
- Flexion-Distraction
- Myofascial Release
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Cupping
- Exercises/Stretches to correct biomechanical dysfunction
Dr. Patel has plans to attain the following certifications:
- Dry Needling
- Graston
- Webster Technique – Prenatal and Pregnancy
Kacey Morris
Kacey Morris is the Office Manager at Elite Chiropractic & Sport. She have been in the medical industry for more than ten years with extensive knowledge of office billing and health insurance. In the past 5 years she has worked with prostate cancer patients at a radiation oncology office in Baltimore Maryland.
She can be seen at the front desk assisting patients with scheduling patient appointments, verifying patients insurance, obtained referrals, authorizations, pre-certifications and medical records requests.
Kacey is currently pursuing her degree in Healthcare Administration at Iowa Central Community On-line College.
Elite In the News
Elite Chiropractic is Now an In-Network Provider with Aetna Insurance
As of the end of December 2022, Elite Chiropractic and Sport is an in-network provider with Aetna insurance. Our Columbia chiropractors can now provide in-network benefits to our existing and new Aetna patients. [Read More]
HCPSS Partners with Elite Chiropractic & Sport and the Howard County Striders to Support High School Running Programs
The Howard County Public School System partnered with Elite Chiropractic & Sport and the Howard County Striders to encourage the development of student athletes by providing resources and support for high school running programs. The partnerships... [Read More]
Unqiue Specialized Chiropractic Services
Advanced Soft Tissue Treatment
We are only one of a handful of clinics in all the MD/DC area that do Active Release, Graston, Dry Needling, are Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioners and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists.
Each visit with the doctor, expect this advanced soft tissue treatment in addition to chiropractic adjustments.
Low Back/Lower Extremity Rehab
The goal of your rehabilitation at Elite Chiropractic and Sport is to get rid of your pain AND ensure that you have the ability to perform all your activities of daily living pain free.
In order to do that, we will evaluate your functional movements, and develop a plan to move you towards a stronger, more flexible and functional you.
At the start of your treatment plan, we will work on developing core stability, basic strength, and flexibility training. As your treatment plan continues, we will move you to more challenging exercises, with our ultimate goal of “perfect form” functional movements of squats, deadlifts, and lunges.
By the end of your treatment you should be able to perform a squat, deadlift and lunge without any difficulty. When we get you to this point, you will be more protected against future injury, and (believe it or not) the deleterious effects of aging.
Neck/Upper Extremity Rehab
The goal of your rehabilitation at Elite Chiropractic and Sport is to get rid of your pain AND ensure that you have the ability to perform all your activities of daily living pain free.
In order to do that, we will evaluate your functional movements, and develop a plan to move you towards a stronger, more flexible and functional you.
At the start of your treatment plan, we will work on developing proper posture, core stability, basic strength, and flexibility training.
As your treatment plan continues, we will move you to more challenging exercises, with our ultimate goal of “perfect form” posture, as well as functional movements to support your posture and shoulder stability.
These include Medicine Ball Pickup, Overhead Press, and Bent Over Rows. By the end of your treatment, you should be able to demonstrate “perfect” posture and be able perform tasks with proper mechanics of neck and shoulder function without any difficulty.
When we get you to this point, you will be more protected against future injury, and (believe it or not) the deleterious effects of aging.