Clinical team

Meet the Chiropractors serving Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Great care starts with the people providing it. Get to know the Chiropractors at Fort Walton Beach Chiropractic — their training, experience, and the practical, patient-first approach they bring to every visit.

Dr. Scott Smith, Doctor of Chiropractic at Fort Walton Beach Chiropractic

Chiropractor

Dr. Scott Smith

DC — Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Scott Smith has cared for the Fort Walton Beach community since earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 2002. A retired Army National Guard Major and aviator with a background as a combat medic and surgical technologist, he brings a disciplined, patient-centered approach to conservative spine care, auto-injury rehabilitation, and whole-body wellness. He remains deeply involved locally, including past service as president of the Fort Walton Beach Rotary Club.

Education

  • Cleveland Chiropractic College — Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) and B.S., 2002

Licensing & certifications

  • Licensed Chiropractic Physician, State of Florida
  • Federally Certified DOT Medical Examiner

Post-graduate training

  • Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology
  • Auto Crash Reconstruction
  • Structural Rehabilitation of the Spine
  • Sports Injury Rehabilitation
  • Trauma Neurology
  • Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, and Physical Fitness
  • Exercise Biomechanics
  • Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation

Speaking & presentations

  • Concussion Management
  • Whiplash and Auto Crash Safety
  • Spinal Rehabilitation
  • Auto Injury and Occupant Safety
  • Core Conditioning, Diet, and Supplements for Injury Prevention
  • Nutrition and Supplementation
  • Optimal Health and Weight Loss

Professional & community associations

  • Spine Research Institute of San Diego
  • Center for Research into Automotive Safety and Health (CRASH)
  • Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP)
  • Fort Walton Beach Rotary Club — Past President (2010–2011)
  • Fort Walton Beach City Council
  • Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
  • Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA)
  • National Guard Association (NGA)
  • Elks Lodge, Fort Walton Beach

Military service

  • Major / Aviator, U.S. Army National Guard (1990–2015)
  • Combat Medic
  • Surgical Technologist
Dr. Francis Martin, Doctor of Chiropractic at Fort Walton Beach Chiropractic

Chiropractor

Dr. Francis Martin

DC — Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Francis Albert Martin, a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic (Florida, 2021), helps patients find relief from pain and return to the activities they love through natural, non-invasive care. His experience spans biomechanics, physiotherapy, sports injuries, auto-accident recovery, and wellness care, and he builds personalized treatment plans to ease discomfort and restore mobility. His approach is personal: after recovering from his own college sports injuries through Chiropractic care and physical therapy, he became passionate about helping others experience the same results — whether they are dealing with back pain, neck pain, or other chronic issues.

Education

  • Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida — Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), 2021

Licensing & certifications

  • Licensed Chiropractic Physician, State of Florida
  • Federally Certified DOT Medical Examiner

Areas of clinical focus

  • Biomechanics
  • Physiotherapy
  • Sports injuries
  • Auto-accident recovery
  • Wellness care

Treatments & techniques

  • Spinal decompression
  • Diversified technique
  • Thompson Drop technique
  • Gonstead technique
  • Therapeutic exercise
  • PiezoWave therapy
  • Additional passive modalities