Success Stories

“Fantastic.  He truly cares about each patient.  His work is first class, and his follow-up work is tremendous.  It doesn’t take long for Dr. Parmiter to figure out your problem.  I have always felt so much better after seeing Dr. Parmiter.  He is the best!”

-Tony Mercurio
ESPN Radio 1310 Broadcaster, 13 time Sportscaster of the Year
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-Dave Rosenfield
G.M., Noroflk Tides Baseball Club (New York Met’s AAA Affiliate)
2005 marked 50th consecutive year operating a professional baseball club.
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“When Dr. Parmiter offered his services to the Norfolk Nighthawks players and coaches, I knew his chiropractic services would be an immediate help to our player’s post game rehabilitation and recovery.  I believe Dr. Parmiter’s chiropractic services not only helped our player’s and coaches immensely, but his professional care and management was a tremendous help in producing the Norfolk Nighthawks lowest post-season surgical report in two years.”

-Ken Easely Jr.
Owner/G.M. of the Norfolk Nighthawks AF2 (Arena Football)
Former NFL Player and 5-time Pro Bowl selection with the Seattle Seahawks
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“Over the last two years, I have recommended several of my athletes to Dr. Parmiter and I have witnessed great improvements in many areas.  Mentally, they felt great because their body felt great.  Physically, they performed at a higher level when it was time to compete.  Additionally, personal times were broken and some set world records.”

-Dwayne Miller
2004 United States Olympic Coach of the Year
Coached 17 National Champions and 40 All-Americans
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"Dr. Parmiter has helped to shorten our injured players’ recovery time and keep our healthy players strong and balanced.  His knowledge and techniques are first rate, but his friendly personality and communication skills make him the best chiropractor I’ve worked with in 30 years of coaching.  He is a true professional that cares abut his patients and understands the psyche of the athlete”

-Shawn McDonald
Former Head Coach of the Virginia Beach Mariners Men’s Pro Soccer
2005 USL (United Soccer League) Hall of Fame Inductee
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“Dr. Parmiter’s positive attitude is enough in itself to make my athletes feel better.  I particularly appreciate his ‘how you function’ approach to the overall health of my players.  He is always focused on the individual, and what he can do to help that person, rather than how many patients he can get through his doors in a day.”

-Marcie Laumann
Owner/G.M. of the women’s pro soccer team the Hampton Roads Piranhas
2004 Inductee into the United Soccer League’s Hall of Fame
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“I have learned the expensive way that not all chiropractors are created equal.  Never before have I been treated as thoroughly as I have been by Dr. Parmiter.  He is truly one of a kind.  Without hesitation, I would recommend Dr. Parmiter’s chiropractic care to other athletes, especially to those who want to be in peak performance, as well as to prevent injuries.”

-Sarah Willyerd
3 year basketball starter at Old Dominion University
CAA All-Tournament Team in 1994; Led the nation in 3 point and free throw shooting in Dec. 1996
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“My chiropractic experience has been wonderful. I do a lot of pounding on the track as a sprinter.  This causes my lower back to hurt constantly.  This also causes my bones to move out of position.  Before I started seeing Dr. Parmiter, I always had problems with my lower back.  Now it hardly ever bothers me.  Dr. Parmiter is one of the nicest guys I know, and a big part of my career."

-LaShawn Merritt
Professional Track and Field Sprinter/Nike
USATF’s 2004 Verizon Youth Athlete of the Year
2004 USA Junior 200m and 400m champion
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“After playing 13 years in the Major Leagues, the aches and pains finally caught up to me.  I saw Dr. Parmiter while I was in Norfolk with the Tides and he helped alleviate the stiffness and tightness in my neck immensely.”

-Howard “Hojo” Johnson
Hitting Coach, Norfolk Tides (2005)
2-time National League All-Star (1989 &1991)
World Series Rings with the Detroit Tigers (1984) and New York Mets (1986)
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"Dr. Parmiter has been instrumental in helping me treat the daily wear and tear that my players go through in a 144 game season.  His tremendous knowledge and easy-going approach quickly gained the trust and rapport of the players.  Dr. Parmiter would be a great asset to any professional team and their medical staff."

-Brian Chicklo
Head trainer (Past)
Norfolk Tides (New York Met's AAA Affiliate)
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"Dr. Parmiter was known as our Team Doctor.  He attended all games and would check our players, and visiting team players, when needed.  I have a huge dislike for physicians as a whole.  I trust 'Dr. P' so much that I went to see him.  He is a man and a doctor that can be trusted.  He thoroughly examines you, and best of all, he listens to you.  he honestly cared about us as people."

-Beth Scully
Owner, Virginia Hurricanes (NAFL)
2-Time Atlantic Division Champions (2004 and 2005)
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"Dr. Parmiter adjusted my back and neck and put it in the right place.  It feels better, and I think Dr. Parmiter can help the sports teams in not getting hurt.  He is a geat man and a friend."

-Heath Bell
Pitcher, Norfolk Tides (2003)
MLB Debut 08/24/04 with the New York Mets 
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"I was in the Virginia Beach area several months ago when I began experiencing back pains.  A professional soccer player, and good friend of mine, recommended Dr. Parmiter highly.  The next day I was in the treatment room - 20 minutes later I was pain free.  Dr. Parmiter explained why I was in pain, and the procedures he was taking, which made it a very relaxing and comfortable experience.  It is clear to me that Dr. Parmiter is extremely thorough and knowledgeable in his profession."

-Gavin Pugh
Dragon Soccer, LLC
Professional European Soccer Coach
Holds USSF "A" liscense Masters in Coaching Science 
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"When Dr. Parmiter asked me if I had ever been under chiropractic care, I told him that I never needed it.  He explained to me the importance of maintaining proper spinal structure, and how chiropractic would imporve my overall health, as well as my on field performance.  I decided to make an appointment to visit his office.  In our next game against Carolina, I felt like I could walk on water.  I was in a zone, and finished the game with 330 all-purpose yards including three touchdowns.  I have never missed an appointment since.  Dr. Parmiter has tremendously helped me maintain my health and well-being, and I thank God he asked to assist me this season."

-Anthony Stringfield
Norfolk Nighthawks AF2 (Arena Football)
Nighthawks 2001 "Offensive Player of the Year"
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"Dr. Parmiter is a professional who takes his job seriously.  Everything he adjusted or worked on helped my athletic performance.  Dr. Parmiter is knowledgeable, and always makes it clear what he is working on.  Dr. Parmiter went out of his way to help me."

-Daniel Alvarez
2003 Virginia Beac Mariners Men's Pro Soccer
1^st Team All-American
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"I was having trouble with my lower back and neck.  Since seeing Dr. Parmiter, all of those problems are gone.  He has also shown me some things to do to prevent those problems, so I can do the things I need to do throughout the baseball season.  The one thing that separates him from the rest is he always said 'Thanks for letting me work on you', and that tells and shows me that he cares about his work."

-Al LeBoeuf
Norfolk Tides Hitting Coach (2001-2004)
19 years with the Philadelphia Phillies organization
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"Dr. Parmiter has been a tremendous asset to not only me, but the whole Tides team.  He was always there whenever I needed all year, checking me early in the morning or late at night.  If it wasn't for Dr. Parmiter, I would have never come back as fast as I did from certain injuries.  Dr. Parmiter is very professional and a great doctor.  He really helped me a lot this year, as well as other guys on the team."

-Joe DePastino
Catcher, Norfolk Tides (2003)
MLB Debut 08/05/03 with the New York Mets
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"As an assistant coach and head coach on various levels, I can truly say that without the professional expertise and dedication of Dr. Parmiter and his staff, several of my player's seasons would have been prematurely shortened.  He would provide expert care and work his schedule to accommodate our team.  Dr. Parmiter is a true professional on and off the field."

-Ron M. Hill
1997-1999 Head Coach Bay Neptunes (MDFL);
2000-2004 Assistant Head Coach Norfolk Nighthawks (AF2);
2004-2005 Interim Head Coach Manchester Wolves (AF2);
2005 Head Coach Virginia Huricanes (NAFL)
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"A soccer season can take a lot out of your body.  This year, I had two back related injuries.  My back has not been strong during the last two years.  This year, however, I was playing for a team who allowed me to be treated by a chiropractor, Dr. Parmiter.  The treatments he performed on me were tremendous.  It got me playing in entire games in which the day before, I thought it would be impossible to even jog.  Not only has he helped my body feel 100% better, he also demonstrated and explained my problem, the cause for my injuries.  Since then, he has carefully been taking care of my back to keep it in place, and make it stronger."

-Ricardo Villar
2002 Hampton Roads Mariners Men's Pro Soccer;
2 time NCAA All American;
2 time Big Ten Selection;
2 time Herman Trophy finalist
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"Dr. Parmiter provides essential chiropractic care to the players, both at the stadium and in his office.  He has always worked exceptionally well with the other healthcare providers associated with the team, and has easily gained the confidence of the players that he treats.  Dr. Parmiter has been a tremendous benefit to the Virginia Beach Mariners, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking chiropractic care."

-Nicole Mosely
Head Trainer (2003)
Virginia Beach Mariners Men's Pro Socer
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"Dr. Parmiter has been very beneficial in helping to treat an injured groin/hip flexor.  His expertise has enabled a specific rehabilitation protocol to be implemented.  With Dr. Parmiter's guidance, recovery time was reduced and injury reoccurrence has been minimal. Dr. Parmiter is professional and listens to his patient's concerns.  He only treats/adjusts a patient when it is necessary."

-Jason Middlebrook
Pitcher, Norfolk Tides (2003)
MLB Debut 09/17/01 with the San Diego Padres
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" Dr. Parmiter has been a tremendous asset to te Norfolk Tides medical staff.  He works well with the players, and his strong knowledge base has helped me a great deal.  I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say I hope to continue this relationship between the Tides and Dr. Parmiter."

-Ken Coward
Strength Coach (Past)
Norfolk Tides (New York Met's AAA Affiliate)
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"Dr. Parmiter has been a tremendous asset to our Sports Medicine Team over the past three seasons.  He has provided the athletes knowlege, services and exercises that helped them endure the long season.  I would highly recommend Dr. Parmiter to any Sports Medicine Program.  In addition, there was only one team lower than the Nighhawks in the number of workman's compensation claims filed for the season.  Our team would not have been able to achieve this number two ranking out of thirty teams without the constant care provided by Dr. Parmiter."

-Chris Vigneault, ATC
Head Trainer (2000-2003)
Norfolk Nighthawks AF2 (Arena Football)