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

Tim Smart didn’t have to look far for his sense of community – he was born and raised right here in Pickerington. He played football at Baldwin Wallace University before going on to earn his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Coming back to practice in his hometown wasn’t just a career choice – it was a natural extension of who he is and where he belongs.

What sets Dr. Smart apart from many chiropractors is the breadth of his exercise science background. His ACSM and NSCA certifications reflect a genuine investment in understanding how the body moves, performs, and recovers – knowledge that makes him especially effective with sports injuries, athletic patients, and anyone whose condition has a significant strength or conditioning component.

Education and Credentials

B.S., Baldwin Wallace University (football)
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
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.