Dr. Carly L. May received both her Doctor of Chiropractic and Sports Science & Sports Rehabilitation Master's degrees from Logan College of Chiropractic University. Dr. May is a board certified chiropractor and recognized as a certified chiropractic sports practitioner, nationally and overseas. She received her Bachelor of Science degrees in Integrative Physiology from University of Colorado-Boulder and in Life Sciences from Logan College of Chiropractic University. Her clinical internship was completed in the training room at the University of Colorado-Boulder Dal Ward Athletic Center and she has treated Division I athletes at the University of Missouri.
She is the proud recipient of the 2014 Rising Star Chiropractor of the Year Award. This award is presented by the Colorado Chiropractic Association to a chiropractor within 10 years of practice who has contributed the most time and talent to the CCA and the chiropractic profession.
In February of 2015, she was selected for a 2 week Sports Medicine rotation at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. May worked with Swimming, Triathlon, Weightlifting, Pentathlon, Shooting, Figure Skating, Gymnastics, and Wrestling Olympic athletes.
Post-Graduate Certifications:
- Internationally Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner, Federation Internationale De Chiropractique Du Sport (FICS)
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
- Active Release Technique (ART) full body provider and Ironman provider
- Graston Technique, M1 certified provider
- NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT), Level 2 certified provider
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- Trigger-Point Dry Needling, Kinetacore
- Functional Movement Screen, certified provider
Medical Staff at:
- The Ragnar Relay, Copper Mountain Aug 2015
- The Breckenridge Dew Tour, Dec 2014
- IPF World Powerlifting Championships, Denver, Nov 2014
- The Ragnar Relay, Copper Mountain, Aug 2014
- Ironman Boulder, Boulder, Aug 2014
- IAAF World Junior Track and Field Championships, University of Oregon, July 2014
- World Lacrosse Championships, Denver, July 2014
- USA Track and Field National Championship, Drake University, June 2013
- Boulder 5i50, July 2013
- NCAA Regional Golf Championships, Boulder, May 2011
Memberships and Affiliations:
- American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Ethics Committee
- American Chiropractic Association Sports Council, Secretary
- American Chiropractic Association, member
- Colorado Chiropractic Association, Young Professionals Committee chair
Growing up in Miami, Florida, she competed on varsity cross country and track teams. She was so committed and motivated that she over-trained and suffered from stress fractures, IT band syndrome and shin splints. Rather than being discouraged, she turned to a sports chiropractor to understand the source of her injuries. It was that experience that made her realize the effectiveness of sports chiropractic; that was the start of her lifelong ambition to help others.
Dr. May specializes in sports injury and corrective care utilizing manual adjustments, soft tissue treatments and rehabilitation. She believes that the combination of these techniques allows for fewer patient visits with longer lasting results. Her knowledge of the body does not end with spinal care, but extends to treatment of all joints, ranging from the ankle and knees to the shoulder and ribs. This blend of skills gives her a unique ability to diagnose the underlying cause of many conditions that may have eluded other physicians.
Dr. May has run in the Chicago Marathon in 2008 and the Miami Marathon in 2016, plus fifteen half marathons. In addition to runnning, she also enjoys the Olympic distance triathlon, climbing Colorado’s 14ers, traveling, skiing, playing tennis, and spending time with her husband and puppy. You can reach Dr. Carly May at [email protected].
Continuing Education and Certification Courses:
- American Chiropractic Association Sports Council Symposium - Denver, CO Oct 2015
- NeuroKinetic Therapy Level 2 - New York City, NY Sept 2014
- Colorado Chiropractic Association Annual Symposium - Denver, CO Sept 2014
- Active Release Techniques Complex Protocols - Santa Clara, CA Jun 2014
- Rocktape Movement Summit - Denver, CO Jun 2014
- NeuroKinetic Therapy Level 1 Teaching Assistant- Denver, CO May 2014
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment - Brighton, CO Mar 2014
- Functional Taping for Musculoskeletal Injuries - Denver, CO Feb 2014
- Active Release Techniques Recertification course, Feb 2014
- Functional Movement Systems, FMS certified provider, online Jan 2014
- NeuroKinetic Therapy Level 1 - Denver, CO Oct 2013
- American Chiropractic Association Sports Council Symposium - East Rutherford, NJ Sept 2013
- Kinetacore Dry Needling Level 2 - Brighton, CO May 2013
- Kinetacore Dry Needling Functional Therapeutics - Brighton, CO Feb 2013
- Kinetacore Dry Needling Level 1 - Brighton, CO Feb 2013
- Active Release Techniques Nerve Entrapment - Colorado Springs, CO Jan 2013
- Colorado Chiropractic Association Annual Symposium - Denver, CO Sept 2012
- Colorado Chiropractic Association High School Physicals Certification - Denver, CO Mar 2012
- Active Release Techniques Recertification Course - Denver, CO Jan 2012
- Active Release Techniques Lower Body - Nashville, TN Feb 2011
- Active Release Techniques Upper Body - Portland, OR Feb 2011
- Active Release Techniques Spine - St. Louis, Apr 2010
- Graston Technique Module 1 - St. Louis, MO Aug 2010
- ProSport Chiropractic Seminar - Las Vegas, NV Dec 2008
Dr. Carly May at the summit of Mt. Sherman with her husband and dog Jake
