Thoughtful assessment. A clear plan. Care built around you.
Dr. Andrew Salminen
Known as “Dr. Drew” at Alpha Spine Center
NUCCA Upper Cervical Chiropractic and Sports Chiropractic in Milton, Georgia
Care that starts with you
Understanding You Comes First.
What is bothering you? What have you already tried? What do you want to get back to doing?
For Dr. Andrew Salminen—known around the office as Dr. Drew—these questions help start the conversation. He is passionate about understanding the patient in front of him, assessing the concern, and developing a diagnosis and plan that make sense for that person.
At Alpha Spine Center in Milton, Georgia, Dr. Drew combines NUCCA upper cervical chiropractic with attention to the low back, extremities, and movement. He takes time to explain his findings, discuss your options, and determine whether he should manage your care or coordinate it with another healthcare professional.
Your concerns deserve careful attention. Your plan should have a clear purpose.
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Low back. Extremities. Movement.
A Fresh Look at What’s Holding You Back.
Persistent pain or limited movement can be frustrating—especially when you have already sought help and still have questions.
Dr. Drew enjoys working through challenging concerns. His approach starts with listening carefully, examining how you move, and considering factors that may have been overlooked. He brings particular skill and interest to low back and extremity procedures.
He evaluates concerns involving the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees, ankles, and feet, alongside the spine. Whether your difficulty shows up during a run, a workout, your workday, or an everyday task, he wants to understand what is limiting you.
When chiropractic care is appropriate, he develops an individualized plan and reassesses your response as care progresses.
The goal is to help you understand the problem and move toward a practical path forward.
Connected care & referrals
The Right Plan May Include More Than One Professional.
Good care includes knowing when to bring another perspective into the conversation. Dr. Drew has built relationships with healthcare professionals throughout the local community and greater Atlanta area. This network helps him connect patients with providers whose expertise fits their needs.
Manage Your Care
When chiropractic care fits your needs, Dr. Drew develops a plan with clear goals and follows your progress.
Bring the Team Together
Your plan may involve co-management with physical therapists, massage therapists, or other specialists, or referral for further evaluation.
Find the Right Fit
If your concern falls outside what Alpha Spine Center works with, he will help you find a professional who may be a better fit.
We keep listening, checking your progress, and adapting the plan around you.
Gentle care. A broader perspective.
NUCCA at the Core.
Your Whole Body in View.
NUCCA is the foundation of Dr. Drew’s chiropractic approach. It focuses on the relationship between the head and upper cervical spine and uses a gentle adjustment without twisting, cracking, or popping the neck.
His evaluation also considers the rest of your body. Low back discomfort, joint restrictions, and extremity concerns can affect your movement and the activities you enjoy.
Your history, examination, and goals help guide the recommendations. When appropriate, care may include NUCCA adjustments, low back or extremity procedures, exercise guidance, and coordination with other healthcare professionals.
Explore Our Approach to Care
Fitness. Connection. A life in motion.
Work to Play.
Dr. Drew understands the commitment behind an active life because he lives it himself.
He enjoys distance running, including half marathons, and is training toward a full marathon. He and his wife, Taylor, enjoy HIIT classes together, and he also lifts weights, mountain bikes, and snowboards.
Training takes consistency. So does recovery. Those experiences help him appreciate how frustrating it can be when pain or an injury interrupts something you love.
You do not have to be an athlete to share that feeling. Your goal might be finishing a race, returning to the gym, walking comfortably, or enjoying time with your family.
What matters is understanding what you want to do—and helping you work toward it.
Explore Sports Chiropractic & Athlete CareFamily. Travel. Community.
Life Beyond the Office.
Dr. Drew and Taylor enjoy discovering new places, dining together, traveling the world, and experiencing different cultures.
During the warm months, they love spending time on the Chattahoochee River with friends and family. These experiences reflect what a well balanced life means to them: movement, connection, curiosity, and time with the people they love.
That perspective carries into his practice. He wants to understand the person behind the symptoms and the parts of life that make getting better meaningful.
Music. Creativity. Connection.
A Life with Rhythm.
Music is another important part of Dr. Drew’s life.
A professional percussionist who studied at Belmont University, he enjoys playing drums, guitar, and bass guitar. He also writes music and sings.
Music gives him another way to create, connect, and share something with others. It is part of the person patients get to know at Alpha Spine Center—alongside his enthusiasm for movement, thoughtful care, and helping people find a way forward.
A foundation of learning
Education & Professional Development.
Life University
Doctor of Chiropractic, 2023
Graduated magna cum laude
Georgia State Board Certified
Belmont University
Bachelor of Music Business
Continuing Development
NUCCA member since 2022.
Two years of continuing education in the treatment of automobile injuries and NUCCA Upper Cervical Chiropractic Technique.
Completed coursework in Extremity Technique and Functional Neurology through Life University.
Experience. A shared purpose. The next generation.
Two Generations.
One Shared Mission.
Dr. Drew practices alongside his father, Dr. Bryan Salminen. Together, they combine experience, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to understanding each patient.
Our mission is simple:
We help people achieve a well balanced life by providing gentle proven care.Meet Dr. Drew
Let’s Find Your Path Forward.
Tell Dr. Drew what you are experiencing, what you have tried, and what you want to get back to doing.
He will listen, evaluate your needs, and help you understand the next steps—whether that means care at Alpha Spine Center or connecting you with another professional.
Call 770-777-2377 to schedule your evaluation.
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