meet the team
Chiropractor
Charles Pray D.C.
Offering Manual, Pain Free Adjusting
Dr. Charles G. Pray is originally from New Hampshire and came to Georgia to attend Life University to become a chiropractor. Dr. Pray has been serving the North Georgia area for over 30 years with his unique chiropractic approach of helping people get out of pain fast and then stay pain-free so they can enjoy life to the fullest.
Established by Dr. Charles G. Pray in 1995, Pray Chiropractic has become a recognized leader in the expanding natural healthcare field. Always on the cutting edge, in 2005, Pray Chiropractic became the first chiropractic facility in the nation to offer direct digital x-rays.
In 2010 he designed and built the 5000 square foot state of the art facility in Ringgold where he uniquely combined the chiropractic with computerized spinal decompression and deep tissue laser to get people well faster and successfully treat a wider variety of conditions. In February of 2018 he opened a new 6000 square foot office in the heart of Dalton to accommodate the demand for his services. Dr. Charles Pray is an expert in the diagnosis and management of spinal related disorders. He uses the latest in chiropractic technology to help patients get well, some with literally no twisting or popping of the spine and he tailors each adjustment to each individual’s physiology, age, and spinal condition. Dr. Pray is known for his innovative, painless treatment methods and patients are always excited about what is coming next. In the annual contest by the Chattanooga Times-Free Press, satisfied patients have voted Dr. Charles Pray the area's “Best of the Best” Chiropractor for multiple years.
Dr. Pray is dedicated to cutting-edge solutions and is constantly researching and traveling the country to bring the best treatment options to his patients.
Staying Busy Outside of the Office
Dr. Pray and his wife, Dawn, enjoy staying active by hiking, biking and being in the great outdoors. Dr. Pray likes to travel, spend time with his 4 children, and make the most of downtown living.
Chiropractor
Jason McRae D.C.
Location: Ringgold GA
Dr. Jason McRae or “Dr. J,” has been in practice for over 20 years. His unique chiropractic approach has given him the honor of helping thousands of people in the North Georgia area, many of whom travel long distances just to see him. He has become a recognized leader in the expanding natural healthcare field.
His Practice:
He is known for his innovative, painless treatment methods and patients are always excited about what is coming next. Dr. McRae is an expert in the diagnosis and management of spinal related disorders. He uses the latest in chiropractic technology to help patients get well fast as he tailors each adjustment to each individual’s physiology, age, and spinal condition.
What Sets Him Apart:
Dr. McRae has always had a special level of comfort and familiarity with his patients, so for those patients who might be apprehensive when seeking care, Dr. McRae is the natural choice. Patients appreciate that he listens to them and that he is genuinely caring and compassionate. “So many people have tried painful, expensive, and more invasive treatments only to be disappointed. I love showing people how to get well and how to stay well. It’s not magic; it just takes the right approach to get results.”
Patients Get Their Life Back:
Not only is it gratifying to help his patients get out of pain, but Dr. McRae enjoys helping them return to participating in their favorite activities. He has a focus on prevention and keeping people well instead of waiting until things fall apart. He sees patients of all ages in the Ringgold office and appreciates being able to help people in his community.
Off Hours:
Dr. McRae and his wife Jennifer have three sons: John, Caleb, and Luke. In addition to spending time with his family, he also likes to hunt, fish and travel from time to time.
Chiropractor
James Bodkin D.C.
Location: Ringgold GA
When Dr. James Bodkin decided to become a chiropractor over 20 years ago, he had a simple goal: he wanted to help people live healthier lives. Though always interested in a career helping others, it wasn’t until high school that Dr. Bodkin first saw the true impact of chiropractic.
His father underwent chiropractic care and got incredible pain relief and improved quality of life. It was then that Dr. Bodkin decided that he could make a difference treating patients naturally by becoming a chiropractor.
His Practioce:
Dr. Bodkin has been successfully treating patients at Pray Chiropractic’s Ringgold office since 2019. His gentle, yet targeted, adjusting style makes him the perfect fit to treat the entire family. Using cutting edge chiropractic techniques, Dr. Bodkin allows patients to get the most pain relief in the shortest possible time, while also creating lasting results. He effectively treats patients of all ages for a wide variety of conditions, including headaches, back, neck and joint pain, including even the most difficult cases.
What Sets Him Apart:
Dr. Bodkin’s dedication to the field of chiropractic is evident in his continuous education in the field, his precise adjusting skills, his enthusiasm and his unwavering commitment to his art. He delivers a personalized experience, while incorporating cutting-edge chiropractic and non-surgical treatments such as deep tissue laser and computerized spinal decompression.
Helping To Improve Patients' Lives:
Dr. Bodkin is an expert at diagnosing spinal problems and patiently explaining to patients what their problems are and what treatment options would help them the most. Dr. Bodkin has a consistently excellent reputation with his patients and prides himself on being approachable and having a friendly bedside manner.
Off Hours:
Dr. Bodkin resides in Ringgold and in his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Meredith and their three children: Landon, Audrey and Emma. He also enjoys soccer and hiking and is also a very talented musician, playing both the drums and guitar.
Chiropractor
Eric Rivera D.C.
Location: Dalton GA
Dr. Eric Rivera has been in chiropractic practice for over 6 years, with the last 4 ½ years spent treating families at Pray Chiropractic’s Dalton office. “Dr. Eric”, as he is known to his patients, graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College.
Before joining Pray Chiropractic, he served at the US Department of Veterans Affairs, providing exceptional care to our military. Dr. Eric is fully bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish fluently.
His Practice
Though always interested in a career healing others, it wasn’t until college that Dr. Eric first saw the incredible impact of chiropractic, when his father received adjustments for his hurting back and got significant relief. It was then that Dr. Eric decided that he too wanted to treat others naturally and decided to pursue a career in chiropractic. To date, Dr. Eric has treated thousands of people from all over North Georgia and he has become a recognized leader in the expanding natural healthcare field.
What Sets Him Apart:
Dr. Eric’s gentle, yet effective adjusting techniques make him the perfect fit for treating the entire family. Using cutting edge chiropractic techniques, he treats patients of all ages. It’s not uncommon to see entire families come in together to get adjusted by Dr. Eric. Patients appreciate his genuine ability to listen to his patients and provide them the comfort that they are seeking. Dr. Eric’s gifted adjusting skills and unique connection with patients are reflected in his many amazing online reviews and direct patient referrals.
Patients Get Their Life Back:
Chances are, if you are not a patient of Dr. Eric’s already, your neighbor, friend, or the person next to you at work, is. That’s because once a patient, you experience a sense of comfort, familiarity and relief from the minute you walk in the door of our office. Dr Eric incorporates the most advanced diagnostic and treatment tools, including laser therapy and spinal decompression to get people well faster and to successfully treat a wide variety of conditions.
Off Hours:
Dr. Eric resides in the Dalton area and in his free time, Dr. Eric enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and golfing. He is the proud owner of a beautiful husky named Jasper.
