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. My parents and I both wish we knew then, what we know now about real health, and the dangers of prescription drug overuse.

I needed a new career after an accident in which I shattered both my legs, and I wanted very much to be with people and help them in some way. Begining a chiropractic career was an Inspired decision. I believe chiropractic, like many other careers, chooses us, we do not choose it.

I began my college career anew at age 29, finishing my prerequisites in Austin and Bloomington, MN. I attended and graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic 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 chiroprpactic 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 gratifing for us at EFC.

I have lived in Londsale and Montgomery with my wife, Paula, and our kids Hannah and Noah for nine years now. We love our area and our neighbors, and enjoy outdoor activities like snowmobiling and fourwheeling. Our favorite times are the moments we spend with our close freinds 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.

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 recieve 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 certainly not the way they are used now. It is currently reported that prescription drugs may be the number one killer of americans. 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 office a call, or email me using the link below and let’s arrange a time to explore your options.