Lauren is a Chiropractic Therapy Assistant (CTA) at Carthage Family Chiropractic. She was born and raised in Carthage, TN. She’s always had a desire to work in the medical field and help people in anyway she can. She got her CNA in the summer of 2023 and began working on her CTA in the fall of 2023. Lauren enjoys being involved in her church, snowboarding, traveling, running, and shopping.

Lauren is a Chiropractic Therapy Assistant (CTA) at Carthage Family Chiropractic. She was born an... Read More

Dr. Grove was born in a small town in Indiana. She grew up being regularly adjusted by the town chiropractor while playing soccer and basketball, riding horses, and participating in her church’s youth group. She attended Purdue University where she graduated with a bachelor of science degree. She showed livestock with Purdue’s Block and Bridle Club, coached a Special Olympics team, and joined the honors fraternity. Dr. Grove attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa where she graduated with her Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2018. While at Palmer, she was active in both the Activator and Animal Chiropractic Clubs and worked in the school’s radiology department. Dr. Grove completed her final semester internship under the same small town doc that adjusted her growing up.

After graduating from Palmer, Dr. Grove married her husband, Mike, who she met while at Purdue. Together they have lived in 3 states, traveled the country, and have a cat, Max, and a german shepherd, Gunther, whom they call their kids. In her spare time, Dr. Grove likes reading, hiking, traveling, and dog training.

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Dr. Rimes, a family chiropractor dedicated to helping our community move, heal, and feel their best through gentle, full-spine chiropractic care.

Originally from Illinois, Dr. Rimes previously practiced in Florida before moving to Tennessee with his wife and two children. Growing up around chiropractic his whole life, he developed a deep appreciation for the body’s natural healing ability and brings that passion into every patient interaction.

While his primary focus is full-spine care for patients of all ages, Dr. Rimes also has additional training in Upper Cervical techniques, which he uses for more complex or stubborn cases, such as chronic migraines, vertigo, post-traumatic neck injuries, and long-standing neurological symptoms.

He is honored to serve families here in Carthage and looks forward to helping our community live healthier, stronger lives.

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Dr. Cripps was the 2020 recipient of the “Rising Chiropractor of the Year” Award, a statewide honor that is elected by her colleagues. Dr. Cripps has worked with numerous professional athletes over the years, including being a provider at the CrossFit Games and UFC events all over the world.

Dr. Cripps enjoys working with families, including pregnant and newborn patients. She helps moms obtain thriving pregnancies with less pain and more functional, enjoyable movement. Dr. Cripps works with families of newborns to help with feeding, sleep, and proper digestion.

Dr. Cripps has the unique gift of a blended family. She and her husband have four daughters. Dr. Cripps enjoys hiking, traveling, yoga, and gardening. You may meet her German Shepard, Gus, on a visit to our office.

Dr. Cripps was the 2020 recipient of the “Rising Chiropractor of the Year” Award, a statewide hon... Read More