Saturday Hours Available from 9 AM to 1 PM!

Saturday Hours Available from 9 AM to 1 PM!

About Our Ashburn, VA Chiropractic Clinic

Dr. Alex McMinn

Meet Dr. Alex McMinn

Specializing in helping athletes and individuals achieve their health and wellness goals.

Dr. Alex McMinn is the owner and clinic director of Potochiro, with over 30+ years of experience as a sports chiropractor. He has dedicated his career to helping athletes and individuals alike reach their optimal physical and mental potential through a combination of chiropractic care, specific exercises, and proper nutrition.
Dr. McMinn received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine. He is licensed by the National Board of Examiners and the Virginia Board of Medicine and is also a certified personal trainer. His expertise lies in sports performance, rehabilitation, and overall wellness.
He is well-recognized for his work with athletes at all levels. He served as the official Team Chiropractor for the Washington Redskins for two seasons and has treated players across the National Football League (NFL) since 1999. His passion extends to young athletes as well, where he helps them develop and adapt to the demands of high school, college, and club-level competition.

Techniques and Certifications

Dr. McMinn utilizes a wide range of advanced techniques and therapies to provide comprehensive care, including:

    Adjustments:Full Spine Diversified Adjustments, Thompson Drop, Impulse Instrument Adjusting, and Lumbar Flexion/Distraction Technique.

    Soft Tissue Therapy: Active Release Technique (ART), Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy, and Instrument Myofascial Treatment (FAKTR).

    Advanced Therapies: Summus Class IV Laser, Radial Pulse Therapy (Shockwave), and Kinesiotaping/Rock-Taping.

    Extremity Care: Adjustments for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot.

Dr. Karen S. Benton

Meet Dr. Patrick Weston

Specializing in spinal disorders and treatment of arm and legs joints

Dr. Weston has been faithfully serving patients in the chiropractic field for 11 years. He started his career as a chiropractor's assistant right out of high school and became a sports and medical massage therapist in the same office he started in. While working, he completed his undergraduate Bachelor's of Biology in Human Anatomy and later his Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Western States. He has been a licensed doctor for 3 and a half years. He uses an integrative care model where every patient gets individualized treatment specific to their condition. He specializes in the treatment of spinal disorders as well as the treatment of disorders of the joints in the arms and legs.
Outside of his time in the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, son, two dogs, cat, and horse. He also enjoys spending time out on the golf course, playing the guitar and drums, training for half marathons, and bodybuilding. 

Dr. Patrick will be working Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with extended evening hours 3pm-6pm each day, Fridays and Saturdays, hours available through midday. Please call 703-406-8686 for an appointment and further information.

Dr Pat offers Targeted 30 Minute Sports Massages.

Dr. Karen S. Benton

Meet Dr. Karen S. Benton

Specializing in gentle, compassionate care for families, mothers, and children.

Dr. Karen S. Benton cares for her patients using a 'whole person' approach to wellness. This means her focus is on improving the overall health of each individual patient through treating the underlying cause of illness and pain and not just treating symptoms alone.
Through gentle chiropractic care, combined with an extensive background in nutrition and body conditioning, Dr. Karen is able to make lifestyle changes to optimize normal function to assist you on your journey to health.
Dr. Karen received her Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic in 1998. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences. Post-doctoral studies include ART (Active Release Technique), Whiplash/auto injuries, and Pediatric care. She is certified in the Webster technique, successfully turning many babies while in the womb. She enjoys working with families and has done extensive research on diet and nutrition and their importance to healthy development and function, both in children and in adults. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, as well as running, yoga and body conditioning. 

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