About River Ridge Chiropractic

Dr. Bart Hodgins grew up in rural Alberta, Canada. He graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon in 1997. He enjoys an active lifestyle with his wife and two sons. His enthusiasm for life is contagious.

Since beginning his practice in 1998, Bart has developed a comprehensive approach to health care that supports the patient on multiple levels. In treating a person holistically and combining chiropractic, spinal decompression, acupuncture, herbal therapy, orthotics, exercise, diet, and orthopedic supports, Dr. Hodgins often can find faster and more lasting approaches to both common and more concerning health issues.

Mirren McConnell is River Ridge Chiropractic’s Manager & receptionist, her main focus being on patient care.  You may find her at the front desk,  in her billing office, or helping patients with set up of therapies or acupuncture!  Questions about your insurance?  Ask Mirren!

Mirren’s passion for healthcare goes back over 30 years to her study of western herbal medicine at Blazing Star Herbal School in MA.  She went on to study Jin Shin Do Acupressure and Chinese Medicine in Santa Fe, NM 1993-94, teaching and practicing there until 1996 when she returned east to practice in Vermont, founding Between Earth & Sky healing center. She relocated to Asheville in 2006.

Her other interests include leading sacred circle dance, offering Soul Stories – intuitive readings & healing sessions utilizing Akashic records and Jin Shin Do Acupressure, etc; meandering through our mountains, playing in the garden, or enjoying her many grandkids!