Dr. Christopher F. Foster, D.C.
Hi. I’m Dr. Chris Foster, D.C. I grew up with my parents and two older sisters in a small Michigan town in the thumb area (Michiganders do use their hand as a map). I was an avid golfer and bowler, shooting a hole-in-one as well as five 300-games in bowling. At 17, I went to the upper peninsula of Michigan to visit with family and discovered that one of my cousins was a Chiropractor. I didn’t know anything about chiropractic at the time, so I decided to shadow his practice. After just a few days I was hooked, and I was bound and determined to become a chiropractor. I learned from my cousin, that through proper chiropractic adjustments, patients could not only feel better from aches and pains, but they also got healthier overall—their digestive systems started working better, sinus and allergies started decreasing, and blood pressures were going down! I thought it was amazing to see that the power that made the body does heal the body, so long as there is no interference to the nervous system.
After that, I enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University where I graduated with a double bachelor’s degree. Prior to enrolling in the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic (the first Chiropractic institution in the world), I spent three years as a massage therapist, frequently working with the Detroit Lions Football Team. During my time at Palmer, I was a teaching assistant in the anatomy lab where I taught other students anatomy on human cadavers. I also attended their clinic abroad program where I went to Salvador, Brazil to finish out my clinical hours. In June of 2012, I graduated Magna Cum Laude as a Doctor of Chiropractic, and immediately moved to Vidalia with my wife Brittany to begin working at Tri-County Clinic. I started working the Baxley office as well in 2015.
My wife and my five daughters, and my son Jonathan Luke really love it here. They love the fact that we can talk about Jesus literally anywhere we go. I look forward to serving these amazing communities for many years to come. Thank you Vidalia and Baxley!
Dr. Heather Turner, D.C., LAT, ATC
Dr. Turner, D.C. grew up in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie. She loved boating and being in the water, which led her to being a competitive swimmer for 10 years. With that background, athletic training was a natural fit and she received her B.S. in Athletic Training from the University of Mount Union.
After undergrad, she decided to pursue her Master’s Degree in Sports Health Science and enrolled at Life University Chiropractic School as a graduate assistant Athletic Trainer. During her tenure there, she observed first-hand the benefits that athletes received from the chiropractors on staff. As a result of chiropractic care in conjunction with their rehabilitation care, she saw that athletes had better recovery times from injuries, especially concussions. These observations compelled her to change her career path, so she switched her enrollment to the Doctor of Chiropractic program. While getting her Doctor of Chiropractic degree, she continued to work as an athletic trainer for high school & college sports teams and events.
Upon graduation, Dr. Turner, D.C. moved to South Georgia to join Tri-County Chiropractic and has been serving the Vidalia & Baxley communities since then. With her athletic training background, she still loves to work with athletes & weekend warriors, but she also serves a wide variety of patients including her favorite patient – her Grandma at age 92.
Dr. Andrew Dukes, D.C.
Dr. Dukes grew up just up the road in Dublin, Georgia, with his parents and older brother. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time in nature. In addition to his love for the outdoors, Dr. Dukes is also a musician. Music and sports were his greatest passions throughout middle and high school, which led him to attend Georgia Southern University to pursue a degree in music. After his first year, however, he realized his interests were shifting toward a career in sports medicine and healthcare.
While at Georgia Southern, Dr. Dukes transitioned into the Exercise Science program to pursue a degree in exercise kinesiology. Although he knew he wanted a career that would allow him to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others, he was initially unsure which path to take after graduation. During his first semester in the Exercise Science program, a representative from Life University visited campus to speak about chiropractic and the opportunities within the profession. This presentation sparked Dr. Dukes’ interest in chiropractic care and even inspired him to visit a chiropractor for the first time. After experiencing chiropractic care firsthand and shadowing several doctors, he knew this was the profession he was being called to pursue.
After graduating from Georgia Southern University in December 2022, Dr. Dukes enrolled at Life University and began chiropractic school the following spring. While at Life University, he served as a Peer Assistant Leader and tutored fellow students in radiology courses. He graduated magna cum laude on June 18, 2026, after three and a half years, and was honored with the Life University Vitalism Award in recognition of his dedication to the chiropractic profession.
Dr. Dukes moved to Vidalia before graduation to complete his PEAK internship at Tri-County Clinic and joined the team as an associate doctor after finishing his degree. He and his wife, Emma, now call Vidalia home and have enjoyed becoming part of the community.
