Meet The Team at Emerson Chiropractic Health Center

Get to Know Us

Dr. Christian J. Carter

(Chiropractor & Clinic Owner)

Dr. Christian, a St. Louis native, made Indianapolis his home in 2018. His journey into chiropractic care began at an early age when several of his sports coaches — many of whom were chiropractors — introduced him to the benefits of chiropractic treatment. As a young athlete, he experienced firsthand the impact it had on performance, recovery, and overall health.

He went on to earn his Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine and a Master’s in Nutrition and Human Performance from Logan University in St. Louis. During his time at Logan, he also received his certification in Acupuncture. Over the years, Dr. Christian has developed a special interest in human performance, functional movement, and the body’s ability to move and adapt. His approach focuses on helping to restore natural movement patterns, improving strength, and helping patients perform at their best—whether that means competing in sports, staying active, or simply moving without pain.

After moving to Indianapolis, he joined Cerefin Family Chiropractic under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Cerefin. In 2019, Dr. Christian took over the practice, and in the spring of 2020, it became Emerson Chiropractic — and continues to dedicate time and practice to helping patients move better, feel better, and live healthier lives.

Outside of the office, Dr. Christian spends time working with a corporate wellness program and enjoys staying active through travel, hiking, strength training, baking sourdough bread, and scuba diving.
He is married to Aubrey, and together they have two daughters, Maeve and Aiden, along with their dog, Louie.

Gracie – Chiropractic Assistant

As the office chiropractic assistant Gracie works in hand with Dr Christian to help ensure patients are getting their care needs met. Whether that’s walking patients through rehabilitative exercises, assisted stretching, electrical stimulation, spinal decompression, theragun sessions or other therapies. Gracie is by your side helping you achieve your goals along the way. She earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree (BA) in Kinesiology from DePauw University in 2023. She has a passion for helping herself and others with their overall wellness. When not working at Emerson Chiropractic, Gracie loves to coach swimming, go on nature walks, and (sometimes) run!

Ali – Community Outreach Coordinator

As the office Community Outreach Manager, Ali serves as the liaison within the community for sponsorships, philanthropic efforts, and community engagement. Her eye for design and love of branding has helped elevate Emerson Chiropractic’s in-office materials. She enjoys educating patients on their care and benefits while working at the front desk to help create a compassionate and understanding environment. Ali graduated from Ball State University in 2021 with a degree in Marketing and Spanish. She has a passion for learning about people and how they make decisions and has used this to excel in her marketing career. Additionally, Ali obtained her Associate’s in Business Administration from Ivy Tech. Her experience in the marketing and customer service fields span more than 10 years. When not working at Emerson Chiropractic, Ali loves to go thrifting, hang out with her animals and work out! Ali’s advice for all patients would be “don’t forget to stretch and stay moving!”

Morgan – Social Media Marketing

Morgan is a graduate from Indiana University with a BA in Public Relations.
Chiropractic care has always been a part of Morgan’s life, as she relied on regular adjustments to help stay pain free during her time spent playing soccer and performing ballet.

Although she grew up in Greenwood, Morgan now resides in Chicago with her rescue dog Dee. The pair can be found walking on the lakefront, reading in the park, or trying new restaurants.

Kim – Office Manager & Billing

Kim graduated from PCI with an associate degree in medical coding. She has worked in the chiropractic field with over 40 years of experience. For over a decade, she has been a highly valued member of our team, having taken on various roles. Kim is married to her husband Steve and they have 1 daughter, Morgan. She also has 2 rescue dogs, Remi and Izzy. When not working, Kim can be found exploring and enjoying Indy’s craft breweries and comedy shows. She also enjoys camping with friends and taking trips to Chicago to visit with her daughter.

Sha’Randa – Massage Therapist

Sha’Randa attended Indiana Wellness College for Massage and graduated in 2025. She has always been told that she has a gift for healing and a positive attitude. She has been in the nursing field as a CNA/QMA for 15 years. Sha’Randa is married and loves being a mom to her 3 boys. She’s originally from Pittsburgh but has enjoyed living in Indy for the last 4+ years.