Meet Dr. Tim Smart, D.C. - Pickerington, Ohio

Dr. Tim Smart is a Gonstead-trained chiropractor at HealthFirst Chiropractic in Pickerington, specializing in disc injuries, sciatica, and spinal decompression therapy for patients seeking non-surgical relief.

Dr. Tim Smart's Journey to Chiropractic

It all started with a tiny adjustment. At just 18 months old, Dr. Tim Smart became a patient of Dr. Schone. Today, he’s proud to practice alongside the doctor who first inspired his passion for chiropractic.

A Pickerington native and former high school football player, Dr. Smart continued his athletic career at Baldwin Wallace University while earning his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. He then earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic before returning home to serve the community that raised him.

Dr. Smart’s extensive background in exercise science gives him a unique understanding of how the body moves, performs, and heals. He has advanced experience treating sports injuries, disc conditions, and rehabilitation, while also providing gentle chiropractic care for pregnant moms, infants, children, adults, and seniors. From newborns to 99 years old, Dr. Smart is passionate about helping patients live healthier, more active lives.

Education and Credentials

B.S., Baldwin Wallace University 2013
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic 2021
Extensive training in Gonstead technique
Advanced training in sports injuries
Advanced training in auto accident care

What Dr. Tim Smart Specializes In

Gonstead Chiropractic Care

Precise, analysis-based adjustments using the Gonstead system. Dr. Smart’s thorough approach to diagnosis means care is always targeted to the actual source of the problem.

Spinal Decompression

Available exclusively at the Pickerington office. Dr. Smart is experienced in non-surgical decompression therapy for herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, and sciatica an important option for patients who want to avoid surgery.

Sports Injuries

His football background and exercise science training give Dr. Smart a practical edge in diagnosing and treating sports-related conditions. He understands athletic demands from the inside out.

Auto Accident and Whiplash Care

Advanced training in the evaluation and treatment of injuries sustained in car accidents, with thorough documentation for insurance and legal purposes.

Exercise Physiology Integration

His ACSM and NSCA certifications allow him to incorporate strength, conditioning, and rehabilitation principles into care plans in a way most chiropractors cannot.