About Us
Align Chiropractic was built from decades of clinical practice, teaching, and a deep commitment to helping people get better results through more precise chiropractic care.
For Dr. Patrick McMahon, this journey started in North Carolina. Originally from NC, Patrick went on to build an international chiropractic career that took him from the Netherlands to Barcelona, where he practiced, taught, and helped train chiropractors from around the world.
He later returned to North Carolina, bringing his experience and expertise to Charlotte.
Patrick met Dr. Richelle Gardner in Barcelona, where their shared passion for chiropractic, teaching, and helping people function at their best became the foundation for both their personal and professional partnership.
Together, Patrick and Richelle now teach chiropractic techniques around the world through Syntropy Chiropractic Training, helping other chiropractors refine their skills and get better results with their patients. Through this work, they also connected with Dr. Ethan Jones, who not only ran the largest student club at the largest chiropractic school, but also led Syntropy Clubs at campuses around the world. His dedication to chiropractic, athletic performance, and family-centered care made him a natural fit for the Align Chiropractic team.
What Makes Us Different
At Align Chiropractic, care is built around the relationship between the brain, body, spine, and nervous system.
Every movement, sensation, response, and healing process is coordinated through the nervous system. When the body is under stress, whether from injury, posture, repetitive strain, athletic impact, emotional stress, or years of accumulated tension, the nervous system can become overloaded. Over time, that can affect how the body moves, regulates, and recovers.
That is why we look beyond symptoms alone.
Our approach is upper cervical focused, brain-based, and structurally precise. We use detailed exams, advanced imaging, motion studies, neurological assessment, and specific chiropractic adjustments to understand where the system is under stress and how to help it function better.
The goal is not simply to make pain go away for a short time. The goal is to help restore balance, reduce interference, and support the body’s ability to heal, regulate, and perform the way it was designed to.
Meet Our Team
At Align Chiropractic, you are cared for by a team with a rare combination of clinical experience, international teaching expertise, and a shared commitment to helping people function at their best.
Dr. Patrick McMahon, Dr. Richelle Gardner, and Dr. Ethan Jones bring different backgrounds and strengths to the clinic, but they share the same approach: listen carefully, assess thoroughly, explain clearly, and create care that is specific to each person.
Dr. Patrick McMahon
Dr. Patrick McMahon has been practicing chiropractic since 2002. He is the founder of NeuroStructural Dynamics and co-founder of Syntropy Chiropractic Training, where he teaches advanced chiropractic techniques to doctors around the world.
A graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic, Patrick has practiced internationally, including in the Netherlands, Ireland, Andorra, Argentina and Barcelona, before bringing his work to North Carolina. He has also served as a professor at the Barcelona College of Chiropractic and has completed thousands of hours of postgraduate training in neurology, biomechanics, sport science, and chiropractic techniques.
Patrick is known for his depth of knowledge, his ability to connect the science, philosophy, and art of chiropractic, and his constant drive to keep learning. A self-professed chiropractic nerd, he has a gift for synthesizing different perspectives and turning them into practical, precise care for patients.
He is also a Certified Animal Chiropractor and a member of the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association.
At Align Chiropractic, Patrick brings more than two decades of clinical experience, teaching, and advanced training to help patients in Charlotte better understand their body, restore function, and move toward better health.
Dr. Richelle Gardner
Dr. Richelle Gardner brings a thoughtful, precise, and patient-centered approach to chiropractic care.
She met Patrick in Barcelona, where she was studying in the first class of Barcelona College of Chiropractic. She graduated in 2014, and is the first graduate of the BCC to be fully board certified and licensed in the U.S. Richelle and Patrick practiced together in Andorra and Barcelona, and their shared commitment to chiropractic and advanced technique work became the foundation for the work they now do together. Alongside Patrick, Richelle teaches chiropractic techniques internationally through Syntropy Chiropractic Training, helping chiropractors refine their skills and provide more effective care for their patients.
At Align Chiropractic, Richelle brings that same level of care and attention to the people she serves. Her approach is grounded in listening, clear communication, and helping patients understand how the spine, nervous system, and body work together.
She works with patients who are dealing with pain, tension, headaches, dizziness, balance issues, postural strain, and other signs that the body may be under stress. Her goal is to help each patient feel supported, informed, and confident in their care.
Dr. Ethan Jones
Dr. Ethan Jones graduated from Life University in early 2026 with a clear mission to serve individuals and families throughout the greater Charlotte area.
He is a Syntropy Master Certified chiropractor with advanced training in extremity care and a focus on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered treatment. Having received chiropractic care since birth and throughout his career as a collegiate athlete, Ethan has personally experienced the impact it can have on both health and performance.
Ethan connected with Patrick and Richelle through the Syntropy Chiropractic Training community, where his commitment to technique, growth, and patient-centered care made him a natural fit for the Align Chiropractic team.
These experiences shaped his passion for helping others achieve their full potential. At Align Chiropractic, Ethan brings energy, precision, and a strong understanding of how chiropractic care can support movement, performance, recovery, and long-term health.