John P. Maher DC LCP
Dr. John Maher, D.C., is a licensed chiropractor serving Carmel, NY (10512) and the surrounding Putnam County community. A graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, Dr. Maher earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1990 and received honors in research. He is also a proud member and contributor to the Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers.
Dr. Maher’s academic work includes a published thesis through Palmer College of Chiropractic (2005) titled “Does Universal Intelligence Exist?”—reflecting his long-standing interest in chiropractic philosophy and whole-person wellness.
Teaching & Professional Leadership
In addition to patient care, Dr. Maher has extensive teaching and speaking experience, including:
Lecturer with New Beginnings for a New Future on a wide range of chiropractic topics
Guest Lecturer for the Massachusetts Alliance of Chiropractic Philosophy, presenting on communicating chiropractic through effective analogies
Module Instructor at Palmer College of Chiropractic, where he developed course content and presentations focused on Universal Intelligence and chiropractic philosophy
Clinical Experience
Dr. Maher has been in professional practice since 1991, serving patients at Maher Chiropractic in Carmel, NY, where he is committed to helping individuals and families improve mobility, reduce pain, and maintain long-term spinal health. He is also the Founder of the New Beginnings Student Fund and has served as a committee member supporting chiropractic students and education.
Community Involvement & Personal Life
Dr. Maher is deeply involved in the local community. He has coached and sponsored youth teams through Kent Recreation, served on the Town of Kent Recreation Commission, and coached in the Kent Knights Football Program. He was also a long-time member of the Carmel Chapter of Business Network International (BNI) from 1996–2019.
A lifelong local resident, Dr. Maher grew up in Carmel and graduated from Carmel High School in 1984. In 2010, he was inducted into the Carmel High School Hall of Fame for his dedication to supporting the Carmel Central School District sports teams.
Dr. Maher is married to Diane, and they have five children—Ryan, Dylan, Maranda, Tyler, and Megan—along with three dogs and two turtles.