Introducing New Prague Chiropractor Dr. Joel Erickson
I was raised a chiropractic skeptic.
My family was involved in the medical community and drugs were used for everything. Years later, I began suffering from severe headaches and dizziness. Chiropractic provided the relief I was seeking for my health issues. Beginning a chiropractic career was an Inspired decision. I believe chiropractic, like many other careers, chooses us, we do not choose it.
The chiropractic journey
I began my college career anew at age 29, finishing my prerequisites in Austin and Bloomington, MN. I attended and graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington in 1997. As an older, non-traditional student, it was a challenge to work several jobs, learn how to study, and start a life all at the same time!
When I began my career in chiropractic, I took over an acute care practice. I saw folks mostly as walk-ins with aches and pains. As my post graduate education experiences increased, so did my realization that my patients needed more. And, as more information about the dangers of drugs and surgery began apparent, our patients began to ask how chiropractic could benefit their health, not just relieve their pain. We responded by offering patients education on the true nature of health, and setting up programs for lifetime wellness care.
Seeing the long term health improvement in our wellness patients, including staff and family members, has certainly been the most gratifying for us at Erickson Family Chiropractic.
I have lived outside Montgomery with my wife, Paula, and our kids Hannah and Noah since 1998. We love our area and our neighbors, and enjoy outdoor activities like snowmobiling and four-wheeling. Our favorite times are the moments we spend with our close friends and family, doing the things we love like camping and traveling. We are active in our church, and we are learning more about our communities every year.
Dr. Joel Erickson practices what he preaches!
I am a diligent chiropractic patient, getting checked once or twice a week. My wife and children get their spines checked weekly, as well as our office team and their families. We all know the critical nature of spinal health, and the devastating effects of uncorrected spinal subluxation. Our children were not vaccinated after their first set, and do not receive drugs or medical care for illnesses. We educate our friends and patients on the dangers of antibiotics and vaccines using research, books and websites for information. We believe drugs and surgery have a place, but not always the way they are used now. We know there are better ways to live a healthy life. We recommend better eating habits, personal time, and regular exercise as well as regular chiropractic care to all our patients.
Thanks for visiting our site. I look forward to meeting you in person and learning how we may be of service to you. Give our New Prague chiropractic office a call, or email me using the link below and let’s arrange a time to explore your options.
