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We’re all about chiropractic care

that goes beyond the adjustment.

Regular adjustments can do wonders for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being… but we know that what happens for you outside of our space matters just as much.

That’s why Centered Chiropractic is here to teach and empower people to integrate individualized health and healing practices into their daily routine. Focusing on the root cause rather than just the symptoms requires a full 360 approach, so buckle up because it’s about to be a wild (and really fulfilling) ride.

Holding space for your physical, mental, & emotional well-being.

There’s so much our body and mind are designed to do for us, and so many ways it’s supposed to support us… when it can move and perform optimally, that is.

But unfortunately, this isn’t always the case.

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Just as incredible as the body and mind can be, it can also be a major pain point for some people in their lives—both literally and figuratively.

It’s frustrating and even disheartening when the thing that’s supposed to support you and carry you through your days betrays your trust and does exactly the opposite.

And it’s almost even more frustrating when you search high and low for help relieving this pain and getting you back to a more comfortable lifestyle and movement, and nobody can seem to figure out what’s going on.

Chiropractic Care in NC | Centered Chiropractic | Clayton, NC

Just as incredible as the body and mind can be, it can also be a major pain point for some people in their lives—both literally and figuratively.

It’s frustrating and even disheartening when the thing that’s supposed to support you and carry you through your days betrays your trust and does exactly the opposite.

And it’s almost even more frustrating when you search high and low for help relieving this pain and getting you back to a more comfortable lifestyle and movement, and nobody can seem to figure out what’s going on.

Or, even worse...

… when no one believes your experience, takes it seriously, or they’re quick to prescribe you medication without actually getting to the root of it all.

It’s easy to lose hope in situations like these.

But the LAST THING you need is another band-aid solution or quick fix.

You’ve tried all of those, anyway.

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Your road to health is about more than taking action—it’s about taking the right action.

For those who are ready to no longer feel limitations in your body, experience daily pain, or have another door slammed in your face by a provider, the team at Centered Chiropractic is here to step in.

We believe that:

Healing is a verb

HEALING IS A VERB—
NOT A QUICK FIX.

It’s not linear, and it certainly won’t be easy. In fact, it will be hard—especially in the beginning. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth it. Your health & wellness is worth the long-term commitment.

Connection is a cute

CONNECTION IS THE CURE.

It all starts with connection. All creatures are primed to connect with each other—humans included. Connection fosters trust, trust provides safety, safety allows vulnerability, and vulnerability opens a space for healing.

Realistic expectations

REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS =
BETTER OUTCOMES.

You don’t need to start out with big changes right away, but for your outcome to match your expectations, you need to be realistic with your capacity and needs before implementing changes in your life.

100% of what you have

GIVE 100% OF WHAT YOU HAVE
TO GIVE, EVERY DAY.

We promise to be 100% ALL IN for you, and ask that you give 100% of whatever it is you have to give, each and every day. It won’t be easy, but it will always be worth it.

Not just here to survive

YOU’RE NOT HERE TO JUST SURVIVE. YOU’RE HERE TO LIVE.

Life is about the ups and downs. It's about feeling joy, laughter, and love—but also grieving, mourning, and pain. Making your physical, mental, & emotional health a priority will allow you to truly LIVE.

Meet the Centered
Chiropractic Team

Hard-Working Healers Who Give A Damn.

Centered Chiropractic Team
Dr. Jordan Bonham

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Dr. Jordan Bonham

Co-Owner & Doctor of Chiropractic

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Dr. Jordan Bonham

Dr. Jordan Bonham

Co-Owner & Doctor of Chiropractic

A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native with an all-or-nothing attitude, Dr. Bonham has garnered quite a reputation as the person who can help you put the puzzle pieces of your health journey together. He has an innate ability to build a path for success, guiding you along the way, to help you reach your health goals.  

A self-proclaimed health geek, Dr. Bonham is constantly expanding his knowledge base to better understand the human body and how to create the best life for himself, his family, and his community of patients. In addition to Chiropractic, he has studied extensively in the areas of functional movement, gut health, nutrition and meal planning, exercise and performance, and thyroid health. Stay tuned as this list continues to grow year by year...!

Dr. Bonham was initially deciding whether he wanted to be a tattoo artist or a cardiothoracic surgeon (I know... could it be any more opposite?). After finding that chiropractic encompassed both a science and an art with a focus on natural healing, he was hooked. He now applies the same clinical prowess and science-guided mind with the artistic, philosophical, and esoteric nature that he embodies to provide the highest quality of care for his patients in an often out-of-the box but refreshing way, leading to amazing and often unexpected healing in their physical, mental, and emotional bodies.

Professional Training & Education

After attending Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania and graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science, he decided to pursue a chiropractic education at Logan University in St. Louis, MO. While attending Logan, Dr. Bonham took extra seminars and classes in several adjusting techniques, as well as pediatric and pregnancy care, Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Kairos Training Culture, and Functional Medicine seminars through Apex Energetics. Yes, we know he is an overachiever.

As a student, he helped facilitate other students to learn chiropractic adjusting skills, philosophy, and sustainable movement to better prepare them for their future in the profession. This love of teaching has continued well into his professional career, as he continues to teach adjusting techniques and chiropractic philosophy across the country in his spare time.  

Post-Graduate Endeavors & His Approach

In 2016, he graduated Summa Cum Laude, the highest honors, and moved to Raleigh, North Carolina with his high-school-sweetheart-turned-wife Michelle, two spoiled dogs, and a grumpy cat. He brings with him Certifications in Webster Technique, a technique practiced on pregnant mothers, SFMA, a movement screen that is especially effective with athletes and active people, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. He has attended seminars in blood chemistry analysis, thyroid function, endocrine health, and brain chemistry.  

In 2019, Dr. Bonham and his wife Michelle took on their biggest challenge to date... parenting! Their daughter, Elizabeth James Bonham (“Libby” for short), was born in June and has been a huge supporter of her daddy ever since. This coming April, they will be growing their crew by one as they welcome another #bonhambaby to the mix!

In his free time, Dr. Bonham enjoys traveling with his family, trying new experiences, reading books (non-fiction only of course), sitting by a fire, and gardening.  

Dr. Sam Buckley

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Dr. Sam Buckley

Doctor of Chiropractic

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Dr. Sam Buckley

Dr. Sam Buckley

Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Sam Buckley is Dr. Bonham’s perfect compliment. He’s our resident go-with-the-flow kind of guy and is never without a smile or kind word.

Dr. Buckley, a Louisville, Kentucky native, grew up playing many sports -- football especially. He experienced several injuries which led him to, you guessed it, the chiropractor. After repeat visits, he experienced not only pain relief, but also the ability to sleep without the use of prescription medication. He quickly came to the realization that chiropractic was more than a pathway to better function, but the career he was seeking to help change the lives of others.

Professional Training & Education

Dr. Buckley attended Murray State University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. He then moved to Marietta, GA to pursue his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life University.  During his time at Life University, Dr. Buckley attended many seminars and workshops including full spine adjusting, upper cervical chiropractic, and tonal adjusting.

He also participated in Kairos Training Culture as a club facilitator to aid his peers and other chiropractic students by teaching adjusting, sustainable movement and posture, and other skills required for a long, healthy chiropractic career.

Post-Graduate Endeavors & His Approach

After graduating with honors in 2020, Dr. Buckley moved to Clayton to begin practice at Centered Chiropractic. He brings a very nurturing approach to his work , and especially loves working with folks moving through emotional trauma and our athletic patients, especially those performing at a high caliber.

Outside of the office, Dr. Buckley enjoys learning more about the body through books and podcasts, exercising in many formats, and playing piano. He pushes himself physically, mentally, and spiritually so he can show up as the best doctor for his patients. His purpose in life is to help remind everyone of their innate healing potential, believing that we are all here to live life to the fullest. He is honored to be here in Clayton to help aid our community in the expression of that power.

Dr. Megan Birdsey

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Dr. Megan Birdsey

Doctor of Chiropractic

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Dr. Megan Birdsey

Dr. Megan Birdsey

Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Birdsey hails from Dunstable, England and came to the US to play college golf some years ago. A shoulder injury put a halt to her golf career, and catapulted Dr. Birdsey into the rough-and-tumble world of rugby. As she transitioned from playing one sport to the other, a Chiropractor helped remedy that shoulder injury when no other healthcare provider had succeeded; Dr. Birdsey found herself pain-free on the pitch, crushing it back on the golf course, and with a new career goal to boot. She decided to go to chiropractic school and help other people get back to doing the things they love and that provide joy and meaning to their lives.

Professional Training and Education

Dr. Birdsey attended Newman University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in English. She continued her education in graduate school, teaching at the University while pursuing her Masters’ degree in English with a certificate in Women’s Studies. Following graduation, Dr Birdsey worked in a variety of different educational and care-giving settings before heading back to chiropractic school at Cleveland University, Kansas City.

While in chiropractic school, Dr. Birdsey founded a women’s adjusting club, dedicated to helping female students hone their skills and leverage their size to maximum effect. Like both Dr. Bonham and Dr. Buckley, she was also a facilitator for Kairos Training Culture, where she got to marry her new love of chiropractic with her old love of teaching. Dr. Birdsey was also a tutor for multiple anatomy classes and biochemistry while in school and has a wonderful passion for these subjects, which informs her approach to care.

Post-Graduate Endeavors & Her Approach

Prior to joining Centered Chiropractic and moving to the great state of North Carolina, Dr. Birdsey worked at two pediatric and pregnancy-focused practices in Texas, and garnered a great deal of knowledge about pregnancy and infant care. However, Dr. Birdsey has a deep love for the clinical side of chiropractic and enjoys the puzzle of helping injured athletes and weekend warriors get back to their best performance. Movement and the biomechanics of the body are the cornerstone of her practice style.

Dr. Birdsey comes to us fully Webster-certified, which is a technique designed to help correct breech positioning during pregnancy. She also has experience and training in FMS (Functional Movement Screening) and SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Analysis), which provides different perspectives for her to assess conditions in athletes and active people and get them back to doing the activities they enjoy most.

In her spare time, you will find Dr. Birdsey on the golf course, hovering around a rugby pitch, or reading a book. If you can’t find her, she’s probably somewhere else in the world, eating something delicious, and making friends with the locals.

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Michelle Bonham

Co-Owner & Office Manager

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Michelle Bonham

Co-Owner & Office Manager

Like many of our patients, Michelle experienced distrust, irritation, and hopelessness after working with several specialists and providers while seeking out answers for health concerns in her early years. Following a sports-related injury in high school, Michelle endured time and time again providers not listening to her needs, what was happening in her body, and slammed doors in her face. The only provider who truly supported her and understood her physical pain was a chiropractor. And from there, she was captivated!

High school was a pretty significant time period for Michelle: it’s also where she and Dr. Bonham met! (High school sweethearts, how cliche!) Not only did she love chiropractic care because of what it did for her over the years, but also because of all she came to learn about it from being by Jordan's side through school and work. She basically has her doctorate degree by association with how much she was there through all his classes and boards!

Most people wouldn’t fathom going into business with their partner, but you could say Michelle & Dr. Bonham are a match made in heaven, in more ways than one. Michelle brings her business savvy to the practice with her degree in business and hospitality management, as well as years of experience in event planning. As Owner & Office Manager at Centered Chiropractic, she helps maintain a safe space inside our office for our patients, doctors, and support staff, centered around healing and welcoming all to come as they are.

Outside of work, Michelle and Jordan are committed to integrating the same principles they carry at Centered Chiropractic in their homelife to be role models for their daughter, Libby. In their spare time, they love to be outside in nature, cooking together in the kitchen, and exploring new towns and cities.  

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Vanessa Treires

Billing Specialist

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Vanessa Treires

Billing Specialist

Vanessa has been working with Centered Chiropractic since the early days. With over 11 years of experience under her belt, this Michigan native has held just about every job in the clinic aside from adjusting the patients herself. She currently works from home, so if you do see her she may be in her PJ’s (don’t lie, you do it too). Vanessa works around the clock explaining to patients how their insurance plans work as well as making sure you are able to utilize your benefits as best as possible. She will keep fighting to get insurance companies to cover as much as they can during your healing journey with us (she really is our in-house insurance guru). In her free time she loves traveling internationally with her husband and two daughters as well as enjoying culinary wonders from all over the world.

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Janet

Patient Care Coordinator 

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Janet

Patient Care Coordinator 

Janet has a passion to see people’s lives changed by taking small steps towards better health that will impact the rest of their life. She loves working in an environment that promotes that philosophy and helps promote overall wellness in the practice. Whether it's face-to-face or over the phone, Janet is your go-to-gal for all things scheduling and care plan management. When Janet is not at work, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and crafting!

Jo, Clara, & Ken

CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANTS

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Chiropractic Assistants

Catering to the personal and individual needs of every patient with each visit, our CA’s top priority are making sure that the patients are comfortable with our care. They go above and beyond to help educate WHY as well as HOW their processes work. You can expect them to stick with you step-by-step in your journey to a better quality of life. The primary goal is for the CA’s is to be a capable and competent support system for anyone who may need it regardless if it is physically, emotionally, or mentally. 

  • Jo is Centered’s veteran, seeing that she has assisted in chiropractic care for over 33 years, you can be sure she has seen it all! In her down time she enjoys tending to her garden and traveling to the nearest beach.
  • Clara is our tiniest but also our mightiest member. Don’t let her size fool you, she has one of the most creative minds in the clinic. When she is not working, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and drawing beautiful art.
  • Cesy will greet every patient with the biggest smile and even a hug if you let her! She hails from Honduras and has been in the chiropractic field for the past 11 years. Arguably the most caring member of the team, she loves singing and camping with her family in her off time.
  • Ken is the newest member of the CA’s and is our in-house “chief of fun”. Always good for a quick laugh and a helping hand, he loves putting smiles on people's faces. In his down time he loves playing fantasy football and cooking/baking for the clinic (and of course his girlfriend). When a fun-themed event is going on at the office, you can thank Ken for his creativity and wit.

Your Doctors:

The Trusted Trio

“This place and these people are the best there are. It is always a happy, positive, uplifting experience with professionals who are excellent at what they do. I couldn’t possibly recommend anyone more highly! Go see them, your back will thank you!”

–SARA P.

Let’s get you off the medicine roulette wheel & into a customized care plan designed to bring more vitality & adaptability in your life.

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