Dedric Carroll is the founder and Clinical Director of Empirical Knead, a science-informed bodywork practice in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward. With nearly two decades of clinical experience and over 13 years of published research collaboration with Emory University, Dedric has developed a distinctive Functional Model that treats pain and movement dysfunction at its structural source. His expertise spans neuromuscular therapy, myofascial structural integration, and restorative care, with a rare understanding of the biological and anti-inflammatory effects of therapeutic touch. Rather than chasing isolated symptoms, Dedric evaluates the body as an integrated system—identifying fascial restrictions, compensation patterns, and structural imbalances that contribute to chronic pain and limited mobility. He has earned widespread acclaim from clients dealing with complex orthopedic and inflammatory conditions, and his research-refined approach now guides the entire Empirical Knead team.