The Doctors are licensed Chiropractors serving the Milford, Georgetown, and Lewes communities. As Chiropractors with experience, they are committed to promoting the optimal health and well-being of patients.
Dr. Andrew W. Riddle was born and raised in Newark, DE. He attended the University of Delaware as an undergraduate, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and minored in Biology. He earned his Doctorate Degree at Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, TX and earned his Masters in Business at the George Washington University in D.C. Dr. Riddle is married to Cathi (Isaacs) Riddle. They have seven children, a dog and two cats. He was first introduced to chiropractic when his mother, who suffered from migraines, found relief in regular adjustments. Dr. Riddle has enjoyed working alongside his mother-in-law, Ann, at ACA making this a truly family practice and unique experience. Dr. Riddle enjoys helping patients who have been in motor vehicle accidents and those with workman’s compensation cases. At the Spine Research Institute of San Diego: Atlanta, GA., he received in-depth, science-based training covering the physics of motor vehicle collisions, human biomechanics related to traumatic injury, diagnostic, diagnostic and patient management. Dr. Riddle has treated multiple generations of families since he started his practice. He is very passionate about his work and truly believes in finding the right care for each individual patient.
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Dr. Lauren Hitchens was born and raised in Milford, DE where she currently lives with her husband, Steven, and their 3 children. As a family, they love the water, WVU sports and their two dogs, Finley and Cedar. Dr. Hitchens received her undergraduate degree at West Virginia University and her Doctorate at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida. She is also a graduate of Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology through the Spine Research Institute of San Diego and is a member of the Delaware Chiropractic Society. As an athlete in school, Dr. Hitchens quickly grew to understand the importance of prevention and correction of the musculoskeletal system which led her to become a Doctor of Chiropractic. This experience as an athlete as well as her experience as a mother have inspired her to take a special interest in treating athletes, pregnant women, and children. Her passion for helping others return to a pain-free life has shown brightly through her work at ACA over the past several years. She has helped many patients, from 5 days old to 99 years old, with neck pain, low back pain, and headaches attain and maintain a pain-free life. She feels privileged to have helped so many experience the numerous benefits associated with chiropractic care.
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Dr. Gary Morgan was born in Delaware and has lived in the Milford area for most of his life. He attended the University of Richmond, the University of Delaware, and graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Morgan was first introduced to chiropractic through family members who utilized chiropractic treatment. He knew that he wanted to help people in some way and realized that chiropractic would allow him to do that. Chiropractic care has a great history of helping patients with a wide variety of ailments including low back pain, neck pain, headaches, arm pain, and leg pain. Dr. Morgan was a solo practitioner in Milford for nearly three decades and recently decided to transition to a group practice. He joined Atlantic Chiropractic Associates in 2018 and has been a wonderful addition to the practice. Dr. Morgan enjoys treating patients from 2 years old to over 100 years old! The ability to help people heal naturally gives him tremendous joy.
Dr. Cliff brings over thirty years of experience to Atlantic Chiropractic Associates. Dr. Cliff grew up in Millville, New Jersey. He attended Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA, and then obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena, TX where he graduated Cum laude. Dr. Cliff moved back to Pennsylvania and started the Dillsburg Chiropractic Center in 1987 which he successfully ran until his departure earlier this year. Dr. Cliff recently moved to Lewes, DE from Mechanicsburg, PA with his wife of 30 years, Jean. Dr. Cliff is an avid outdoorsman and he and his wife have three daughters and six grandchildren. Dr. Cliff's experience with chiropractic started at a young age when he suffered a severe back injury as a first grader that left him bedridden for five weeks. His parents took him to see a chiropractor which he credits as a significant part of his full recovery. Dr. Cliff is excited to bring his passion and experience to the local community!
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Dr. Crystal Crate was born and raised in Kent County, Delaware. She has her bachelor's degree in movement science from Delaware State University and her Doctorate degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. In her last year of graduate school, she developed a curiosity for running labs and recommending supplementation, lifestyle changes, and diet modifications based on those labs. Dr. Crate is dedicated to helping patients on their healing journey with chiropractic care and developing a healthy lifestyle.
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Dr. Van de Loo was born and raised in the great state of Wisconsin. She obtained her bachelor's degree in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University. Previously unfamiliar with chiropractic, Dr. Van de Loo worked as a chiropractic assistant at ACA after undergrad before attending Florida State to pursue a master's in Sports Management. After her brief stint in the sports world, she decided to return to chiropractic and earned her doctorate degree at Parker University in Dallas, TX. She concurrently obtained a master's degree in clinical neuroscience.
As a former collegiate All-American soccer player, Dr. Van de Loo enjoys treating athletes of all ages and skill levels. She also has a particular interest in working with patients who suffer from neurological issues, specifically concussion/post-concussion syndrome.
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The Doctors use a "whole person approach". This approach to wellness means looking for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments that would optimize the conditions for normal function. Using this unique approach they are able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health.