Advanced Medical Rehab LaPlace
At AMR of River Parishes Chiropractic we have been specializing in Auto and Work Injuries for over 30 years and are leaders in the field. We have extensive experience working with attorneys and insurance companies to make sure you receive the unparalleled medical care you deserve.Our team of Chiropractors and Medical Doctors has the expertise and training to accurately diagnose, document, form, and execute a plan of rehabilitation specifically tailored to each individual patient. By using the latest technology in MRI, Digital X-ray, and Digital Radiographic Mensuration Analysis, we are able to find and treat many of the injuries that go unnoticed by ER doctors and traditional physicians. The clinic is supported by a caring, highly trained staff that is dedicated to meeting the needs of their patients in processing insurance, legal or work related documentation, and has Spanish translators.
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Monday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm & 2:00 pm-6:00 pm
Nicholas Laird, DC
Dr. Nicholas Laird is the Clinical Director of River Parishes Chiropractic in Laplace, Louisiana, specializing in spinal health, trauma care, and advanced diagnostic imaging. With over a decade of clinical experience—including leadership roles in both the United States and Singapore—he is known for treating both straightforward and highly complex cases.
Dr. Laird earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University and has completed extensive postdoctoral training in MRI interpretation, spinal trauma pathology, biomechanics, orthopedic testing, and neurological evaluation through programs affiliated with the State University of New York at Buffalo and Texas Chiropractic College.
He has particular expertise in treating injuries from motor vehicle accidents, sports-related trauma, and degenerative spinal conditions, using a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to diagnosis and care. Dr. Laird is also a Certified DOT Medical Examiner, qualified to perform physical examinations for commercial drivers to ensure safety and compliance with federal standards.
Tradina Pichon, MD
Dr. Pichon graduated from Xavier University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. After completing her undergraduate education, Tradina studied at The Saint Louis University School of Medicine before attending St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine. Tradina also studied at The University of Arkansas’s Medical Sciences Area Health Education Centers.
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Robert Dale, DC
A native of Florida, Dr. Dale earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Florida Atlantic University in 1971. The desire for additional education prompted him to study for and attain his Masters Degree from University of North Florida in 1976. An avid fisherman and outdoors enthusiast, Dr. Dale became a Louisiana resident in 1979 and has fallen in love with the Sportsman's Paradise.
After receiving successful Chiropractic Treatment for a low back problem, Dr. Dale returned to Life Chiropractic College - West in the Dan Francisco Bay area where after 4 years of study and internship he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. Dr. Dale moved back to Louisiana in 1986 and has been in practice where he resides with his wife Karen and children Shelby, Abbey and Robby.
River Parishes Chiropractic was started by Dr. Dale in 1988 as a general practice facility for the treatment of all types of musculoskeletal problems. As Clinic Director, Dr. Dale continues to guide the clinic to higher levels of excellence through continuing education, rapport with top medical doctors and constant evaluation of emerging treatment protocols and physical therapy equipment.
Dr. Dale is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, the Chiropractic Association of Louisiana, the Union of Chiropractic Physicians, the American Public Health Association, the Louisiana Public Health Association and the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research. In the Parish, Dr. Dale is active in community groups where he is past president of the LaPlace Lions Club, and past president of River Parish Toastmasters.
Dwanye Bunch, DC
Dr. Burch completed his undergraduate work at the University of South Florida in his hometown of Tampa. He received Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University School of Chiropractic. Dr. Burch practice in Hammond, Louisiana for 18 years until when he joined River Parishes Chiropractic in October 1998, Dr. Burch has distinguished himself on local, state, and national levels.
Appointed to the Louisiana State Board of Chiropractic Examiners by Governor Edwards in 1993 and reappointedy by Governor Foster in 1997, Dr. Burch has served as President, Secretary/Treasure and chairman of the complaints committee and currently serves as chairman of the peer review committee. He also has been named State Delegate, Proctor and test committee member to the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Burch is a past delegate to the federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, a past member of the Louisiana State Health Care Reform Commission and state Medicaid consultant. He has been a lecturer in post graduate division of Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond and has lectured in the alternative therapies program at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans.
Dr. Burch is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, the Louisiana Union of Chiropractic Physicians and Lions Club International.
Nicholas Laird, DC
Dr. Laird is the associate clinical director of the River Parishes Chiropractic and Advanced Medical Rehab. He has extensive experience in caring for spinal related issues. These range from trauma related cases as a result of motor vehicle collisions and sports injuries to scoliosis. This accompanied with his comprehensive post doctoral education allows Dr. Laird to treat both the simple and complicated cases.
Dr. Laird is cross-credentialed through academia in both medicine and chiropractic by the ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Texas Chiropractic College, by having attained postdoctoral education credentials in MRI spine interpretation, spinal trauma pathology, spinal biomechanical engineering, orthopedic testing, stroke anatomy evaluation, and impairment rating. He is additionally recognized by the New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic by having attained postdoctoral education in electrodiagnostic interpretation, triaging the injured, caring for the trauma patient, head trauma and brain injury, and accident reconstruction.
Dr. Laird is a certified DOT Medical Examiner through the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners performing medical exams to ensure physical, mental, and emotional fitness of duty as well as to determine if there is a hazard to public safety for commercial drivers engaging in inter-state commerce.
Carol Boyce, DC
Dr. Carol Boyce, who grew up in Canada, was an athlete. Due to sports injuries and injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision, she found tremendous relief with chiropractic care. As a result, she changed her path and continued her undergraduate studies at the University of Victoria. Dr. Boyce moved to the United States and attended Parker University in Dallas. She possesses a Bachelor of Science in anatomy and graduated with honors with a Doctorate of Chiropractic.
She has a post-doctorate certification in whiplash and brain trauma, acupuncture, scoliosis, ergonomics, nutrition, and sports injuries. With 25 years of experience, she is highly skilled in various techniques, evaluation, and diagnosis ranging from trauma related injuries to complicated chronic conditions.
Tradina Pichon, MD
Dr. Pichon graduated from Xavier University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. After completing her undergraduate education, Tradina studied at The Saint Louis University School of Medicine before attending St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine. Tradina also studied at The University of Arkansas’s Medical Sciences Area Health Education Centers.