Katherine Carpenter
Chiropractic, Physiotherapy
Alabama native Dr. Katherine Carpenter is a Webster Certified Chiropractor and NASM Certified Women’s Fitness Specialist serving Baldwin and Mobile County, AL. With a background as a competitive gymnast for 10 years, Dr. Carpenter personally experienced the impact of musculoskeletal injuries–an early hyperextension and rotation injury ultimately introduced her to chiropractic care and shaped her passion for helping others move, feel, and perform better. Her athletic foundation continued in high school as a student athletic trainer and later at The University of Alabama (Roll Tide), where she earned her bachelor’s degree in 2017 and competed on the Women’s Rugby team, serving as Vice President.
Dr. Carpenter graduated with her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University in 2021, and began her career as a dedicated new-patient intake doctor. This role strengthened her commitment to thorough examination, clear diagnosis, and truly uncovering the root cause of pain and dysfunction. During this time, she also developed a deep passion for improving the pregnancy and postpartum experience following the pregnancy and birth of her son, Clay. After seeing how often women were told their pain was “just part of pregnancy,” she pursued specialized training to provide effective, evidence-based care that helps women stay active, comfortable, and confident throughout every stage.
In addition to her perinatal focus, Dr. Carpenter emphasizes functional movement and long-term injury resolution. She is certified in both Level 1 and 2 of the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), allowing her to solve complex movement-based issues that don’t respond to typical treatment protocols. She is certified in Dry Needling via Integrative Dry Needling Institute to further enhance her patients’ outcomes–pairing this technique with chiropractic adjustments, manual therapy, soft-tissue work, and corrective exercise for faster and more sustainable results.
Today, Dr. Carpenter brings this well-rounded, patient-centered approach directly to her community through her on-site/mobile chiropractic practice. Whether treating athletes, active adults, working professionals, or expecting mothers, her mission is simple: deliver convenient, high quality care that helps people move better, feel better, and live fully–without the limitations of traditional clinic visits.
The Journey Begins
Next Level Chiropractic was born from a deep passion for holistic and patient-centered wellness. Recognizing the need for compassionate and comprehensive care, I established this practice to serve the Baldwin and Mobile communities with dedication and understanding.
