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Dr. John D. Ratcliffe DC DACRB DACBN CFMP

With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Ratcliffe is passionate about caring for his patients and loves his job .Dr. Ratcliffe DC has his undergraduate degree in Human Anatomy and Physiology and received his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Parker University in 1997. He was Board Certified in 2007 after received his Diplomate in Rehabilitation from the American Board of Chiropractic Rehabilitation Specialists. After practicing for ten years as a Chiropractor he added the rehabilitation specialty after a rigorous post doctoral program. He later completed an advanced neurology program in electrodiagnostics from National University of Health Sciences.  He is also one of an elite group of physicians to hold a Diplomate in Clinical Nutrition and is currently also practicing as a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner.  His passion is neuro-orthopedic rehabilitation, neurology, functional medicine, and nutrition.

His areas of expertise are conservative based spine care, rehabilitation, physical medicine, human performance, movement disorders, exercise and fitness program development, chiropractic, and therapy modalities. His skill is unsurpassed in gently re-aligning not just the bones of the body but also in myofascial release. Dr. Ratcliffe’s approach has led to great successes in the treatment and management of a vast array of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Areas of interest and treatment expertise include the spine and muscles but also the feet, hips, knees, shoulders, and wrist. He is avid in his post-doctorate education and has attended conferences at Harvard Medical School as well as many other prestigious institutions for the advancement of his specialized treatment.

Dr. Ratcliffe has three boys and loves his active family. He enjoys fishing, camping, hiking, running, and teaching the youth group. Dr. Ratcliffe loves to exercise at NOVA’s gym and has lost over fifty pounds! Join him for YOGA on Monday nights.

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Taylor Losee
Taylor Losee
2023-01-11
Dr. Ratcliffe and his staff are phenomenal! They are so professional and knowledgeable. The care I receive everytime I make an appointment is wonderful and consistent to my healthcare needs and goals. I would recommend this practice to anyone who wants chiropractic/ functional medicine care.
Andrew Julian
Andrew Julian
2023-01-07
I have been going to this office for years. The entire experience is of the highest standard. The knowledge is shown from beginning to end. They get results and never sacrifice your needs or concerns for the sake of saving time.
Nick Bianco
Nick Bianco
2023-01-07
My experience with Dr. Ratcliffe & his entire staff has been nothing short of outstanding! I have been searching for the best chiropractic/body manipulation therapy services in the North Virginia, and NOVA Chiropractic & Rehab definitely takes the cake. I've been to other clinics in this area but they pale in comparison to the treatment, customer service, knowledge/experience and care Dr. Ratcliffe & his staff provide on a consistent basis. It's always a joy to walk through the office doors and know that people there are invested in you and truly want to see you get better. I can't recommend Dr. Ratcliffe and his staff highly enough!
Pocono Swan
Pocono Swan
2023-01-06
Dr. Ratcliff has unique expertise in identify the causations of the underlying medical conditions which were missed by multiple other doctors. His holistic total body healthcare and treatment approach proofed to be life saving by resolve underlying chronicle contributing conditions. Dr. Bank has very good skills, he provided excellent full body treatment and care. Both Dr. Ratcliff and Dr. Bank are very caring, very personable, and very friendly. His office staff are very friendly and always very helpful.
Lisa Chellman
Lisa Chellman
2023-01-05
This practice and the 2 Doctors of Chiropractic services has been the absolute best I have ever experienced! The last 2 chiropractors used various methods, one used acupuncture, and all was an absolute waste of my time with no noticeable improvements to me lower back issues. Doctors Ratcliffe and Banks (I see them BOTH) have provided me with more relief than anyone else in my past. They have also provided me with a list of exercises I can work on at home, as well as some physical therapy at their office. I always enjoy going to their office to get adjusted and always feel better when I leave. As long as they are in business I will never see any other chiropractors.
Deanna Vazquez
Deanna Vazquez
2023-01-05
Dr. J and his team truly care about the health, wellness and providing alternate solutions for injuries and chronic treatments other than surgery and medication for his patients. I've been coming here for almost 2 years. I love seeing both Dr. J and Dr. Banks, so this makes scheduling for me pretty easy! You can book online. Once you are an established patient booking becomes even easier to schedule on their website. If you like smaller personal practices with a comfortable environment, make a visit to see Dr. J and his team. You might even here Dr J singing in the halls. If you are a disabled vet, Dr. J does accept VA referrals. Give them a shot! You wont be disappointed. :)
Chaz Cardak
Chaz Cardak
2023-01-04
I have been seeing him for awhile and my back pain and muscle aches have been resolved. Great environment and friendly staff.
Reanetta Siquieros
Reanetta Siquieros
2023-01-03
Amazing office. Dr. Ratcliffe is a wonderful chiropractor who helped alleviated my back problems. No more pain. He and his staff are very friendly and they make an effort to get to know you personally. My visits are never a disappointment and I look forward to the treatments I receive. I highly recommend you join their community (the term I prefer) for services.
Mariam Barekzoy
Mariam Barekzoy
2022-12-29
Dr Ratcliffe is caring and loves what he does, that is key when dealing with patients. He took me on and got to the exact bottom of my pain issues and developed a game plan.
Brittannee Bryant
Brittannee Bryant
2022-12-27
NOVA Chiropractic Center has been life-changing for us. Everyone is very polite and makes you feel comfortable. Dr. Ratcliffe answers all of my questions and guides me on things to improve for my health. I wish I found him sooner!