Doc Rick was born and raised in Braintree, MA. For his undergraduate studies he attended Franklin Pierce College (now University) where he earned a Bachelor of Art in Biology. He then worked at Dana Farber Cancer Institute utilizing laser technology to analyze cellular therapies for cancer research.  He attended Life University School of Chiropractic, arguably one of the best chiropractic schools in the world. I chose to study chiropractic there because of its solid reputation of having a well-rounded patient-centered curriculum. With access to some of the greatest minds in chiropractic, it was here that I mastered my clinical and adjusting skills. I developed the basics of the art and science of chiropractic care. This keeps me focused on my patients rather than just the symptoms they present to me. He graduated in December 1997, confident in my ability to help those in need; and got his license to practice in New Hampshire in May 1998. 

During Doc Rick’s down time, he likes golfing, fishing, and kayaking.  When he gets the chance, Doc Rick likes to vacation on Lake Sunapee with his family. 

Dr. Ward believes that health is our most valuable possession and something that needs to be earned. Chiropractic care focuses on removing vertebral subluxations along the spine to help optimize the way the nervous system functions (and essentially our human performance). 

The goal is to help as many people as possible in the area to live a life free of subluxations and pain, without the use of drugs or surgery, so they can live their best life. 

“There is a vast difference between treating effects and ADJUSTING the causes.” Dr. D.D. Palmer.