Lawrence Dodd
- Team Chiropractic Sports Medicine
Education
Dr. Dodd enters the Chiropractic profession with an impressive educational background. He has ten years of concentrated undergraduate and graduate work. In addition, he has two years of intensive post-doctorate study. He holds three degrees: A Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering with an emphasis in Ergonomics (Human Factors Engineering), a Masters of Science in Sports Medicine with an emphasis in prevention and care of athletic injury, and a Doctor of Chiropractic with an emphasis in extremity manipulation and pediatrics. His post-doctorate hours include board certifications in CCSP (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician) and CCEP (Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner).
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Dodd is a Chiropractic Consultant for North Carolina State University Athletic Department, Campbell University, Sprint Capitol Elite Olympic Track & Field Athletes and the USAW Olympic Weightlifting (Team Savannah). He is a former president of the Eastern District of the North Carolina Chiropractic Association and currently Chairman of the North Carolina Sports Council of the NCCA. Dr. Dodd serves on the Board of Directors for the local chapter of Priority Associates and serves as Chaplain for the Triangle chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Finley YMCA. .
Personal Information
Dr. Dodd is a Raleigh native and a graduate of Millbrook High School, where he excelled in football and track. While attending North Carlina State University on a football scholarship, Dr. Dodd suffered a career-ending neck injury. The injury introduced him to the field of Chiropractic Sports Medicine. This event was a blessing in disguise, which changed his direction in life.
Dr. Dodd and his wife Ginny delight in their four children, two girls and two boys. They are active in their church in teaching and service.
Office
Dr. Dodd is dedicated to improving your health and wellness by alleviating joint dysfunction and nerve stress caused by spinal misalignment (subluxations). He holds weekly health care workshops which are open to the public and are designed to help people learn how to naturally improve their level of health. Dr. Dodd also lectures to schools, church groups, and other organizations on health-related topics.
Matthew Crilley
- Team Chiropractic Sports Medicine
Education
Dr. Crilley entered the chiropractic profession with eight years of concentrated undergraduate and graduate work. He has been in practice in the Triangle area for the past 5 years. He holds two degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Excercise and Sport Science from Penn State and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University. His Post-Doctorate hours include classes on whiplash case managment, applied anatomy, and pediatrics.
Personal Information
Dr. Crilley is a native of Greensburg, Pennsylvania. His introduction to the field of chiropractic came from a guest lecturer in one of his undergraduate classes at Penn State. Hearing the lecture prompted him to spend time with that doctor and learn the "true meaning of health and wellness for the human body." Dr. Crilley then set his sights on chiropractic school. He now strives to empower people to live healthier lives.
Manuel L. Mateus
- Team Chiropractic Sports Medicine
Education
Dr. Mateus entered the Chiropractic profession with 10 years of concentrated undergraduate and graduate work. He holds two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Criswell College in Dallas, TX and a Doctor of Chiropractic from Parker College of Chiropractic, also in Dallas TX. His post graduate work focuses on Applied Kinesiology. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC.
Personal Information
Dr. Mateus enjoys movies, reading, and eating. He has been married for 18 years to his beautiful wife, Elis. They have two children aged 17 and 11. They home school and currently live in Wake Forest, NC. Dr. Mateus became interested in chiropractic at an early age. He was a patient of his father, the first chiropractor in Ecuador. He moved to the USA to pursue this degree after seeing how chiropractic can help people. He hopes to pass this love of chiropractic down to his sons. We are excited to have Dr. Mateus sharing his passion for chiropractic and his love for people at Team Chiropractic.
Aaron R. Prinkey
- Team Chiropractic Sports Medicine
Personal Information

Dr. Aaron Prinkey graduated and received his doctorate from the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2000. He earned both a BA in Psychology and a BS in Biology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prinkey is board certified by both the National and North Carolina Boards of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Prinkey stays at the leading edge of the profession through frequent interaction and sharing of information with chiropractors around the world and several here in the Triangle Area. He also attends numerous seminars each year to better serve his patients by furthering his education.
Personal Information
Before joining Team Chiropractic, he practiced with his wife Kirstin, who is also a specific corrective chiropractor. In his free time Dr. Prinkey enjoys hiking, playing guitar, motorcycling and playing with his dogs Spencer and Ziggy. He and his wife enjoy spending time at the beach, dining out and just enjoying each other’s company.