When I learned about chiropractic, for the first time things started to make sense as to why my dad was in pain and I knew there was hope. By correcting his misaligned spine, it reduced the pain and allowed his organs to function at a much higher level. Chiropractic was a life saver for my dad. It allowed him to return to a more normal life, and by allowing his body to function normally, he was able to be a great dad and a spectacular family man. When I saw the miraculous transformation of my dad, I knew this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, to naturally help people get well and stay well.
I host a nationally syndicated radio show called “The Dr. Joe Show” that allows me to have the venue to spread the message to tens of thousands of people every week. The positive response to every show is overwhelming. I feel very blessed to have this opportunity and plan on doing this for a long, long time.
In 1981, I began my graduate work at Life University in Marietta, Georgia. I chose Life University because it was the best education available. The more I discovered about chiropractic, the more amazed I was at how far reaching it could be. Then, when I began to research nutrition, I found the “whole package of health,” that is, removing interference from the nervous system (un-pinching the nerves) thus allowing the brain to communicate with the body, improving the digestive system, and giving the body the food it requires to function at 100%. Along with being board certified in Chiropractic, I am also board certified in pain management, orthopedics and double board certified in nutrition. I also have a B.S. in clinical nutrition, am a retired dietitian, an award-winning author, and have been in practice for over 32 years.
“I want to get you well and keep you well.” This is the principle by which I run my practice. I believe in a holistic approach that involves fixing pinched nerves, repairing the digestive system, and teaching my patients good nutritional habits. I want to reach as many people as possible to prevent them from suffering needlessly. I treat patients of all ages with a variety of conditions. It is so satisfying when a patient is able to understand the cause of his or her health issue and we are able to treat the cause, not just the symptoms.
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