Dr. Merrill is the Founder and Clinic Director of Nightlight Chiropractic, which originally opened in Downtown Orlando in 2010. A 2006 Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, Dr. Merrill’s journey into chiropractic began in the mid-1990s when his father (an anesthesiologist) was helped through chiropractic, sparing him unnecessary surgery. At that point, his career aspirations shifted from following in his father’s footsteps and becoming a medical doctor, toward the drug-free approach at the heart of the Chiropractic profession.

Dr. Andrew Merrill attended Stetson University in Deland, FL, where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science while minoring in Health Sciences. He has completed post-graduate study in the Cox Technic Flexion Distraction for spinal disc herniations, a well-recognized approach for avoiding surgery. Dr. Merrill became certified in this highly effective technique after studying with Dr. James Cox in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and again in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Merrill also has hundreds of hours in post-graduate study relating to reducing inflammation through nutrition and rehabilitating athletes. With professional experience ranging from treating impoverished children in Cochabamba, Bolivia, to treating athletes from the NFL, NBA, PGA Tours, and the Dew Action sports tour, Dr. Merrill has successfully treated tens of thousands of patients.

As a preferred provider for most major medical insurances, his common-sense approach and philosophy of “no unnecessary treatment” have not gone unnoticed. Dr. Merrill further endorses a “stay in your lane” approach to spinal care by having created a network of medical providers to refer to when necessary including Pain Management Specialists, Orthopedists, Neurologists, and Primary Care Medical Doctors.

You can keep up to date with Dr. Merrill by following his Facebook live webinar series focusing on common patient complaints and advice for optimizing health and wellness.

He has been a member of the Florida Chiropractic Association and the Florida Chiropractic Physician Association since 2015.

When not treating patients and running the office, Dr. Merrill can often be found spending time with his wife, stepdaughters, and sons. His passions also include golfing, playing the guitar and piano, and traveling.