Daniel J. Culliton, DC is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with more than 28 years of clinical experience treating musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. He provides conservative, evidence-informed chiropractic care with a focus on restoring function, reducing pain, and helping patients return to work and daily activity safely and efficiently.
Dr. Culliton is a primary treating chiropractor at Valley Physical Medicine and works collaboratively within a medically integrated environment to support patient care when appropriate.
Clinical Focus
Dr. Culliton’s clinical focus includes the evaluation and treatment of:
- Neck and low back pain
- Shoulder and knee conditions
- Joint dysfunction and soft tissue injuries
- Sports and activity-related injuries
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions
- Functional limitations affecting daily activities and work
Care is tailored to the individual patient and may include chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue techniques, rehabilitative exercise, and adjunctive modalities when appropriate.
StemWave Regenerative Therapy
Dr. Culliton has completed advanced training and holds a Certificate of Achievement in StemWave therapy. StemWave is a non-invasive acoustic wave technology used to support musculoskeletal healing and pain reduction in select conditions.
At Valley Physical Medicine, StemWave therapy is offered as a cash-based adjunctive service and may be utilized as part of a broader conservative care plan when clinically appropriate. Individual outcomes vary, and treatment recommendations are based on patient presentation and response.
Experience & Credentials
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
- Licensed North Carolina (License #2863)
- Over 28 years in clinical practice
- Advanced training in musculoskeletal evaluation and diagnostic imaging
- Certificate of Achievement – StemWave Therapy
- VA Community Care provider for chiropractic services
- Experience treating personal injury and workers’ compensation cases
- Performs Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
- Experience working within multidisciplinary and medically integrated clinical settings.
Collaborative Care
Dr. Culliton practices within a medically integrated setting and collaborates with medical providers, exercise professionals, and referring clinicians when appropriate. This collaborative approach allows for coordinated conservative care while maintaining clear professional roles and scopes of practice.