Today we’d like to introduce you to Teresa Jackson D.C.
Hi Teresa, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I started seeing a chiropractor when I was ten after a screening at school. I always had a little discomfort in my lower back, and it got worse when I ran track, but I had a great experience with my chiropractor.
While attending Wagner College obtaining my Bachelor’s in Science, one of my best friends has suggested Chiropractic while we were trying to decide amongst Medical Professions. Since I had such great memories of my experience, it was a no brainer for me especially since I knew I would love to work with athletes.
During my education at Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, I applied and was accepted into their clinic abroad program. I was chosen to go to Brazil for three weeks. There we traveled to three different cities and gave out free Chiropractic care to the poor and underprivileged communities. This experience was life-changing as I, along with colleagues were able to help communities of people out of pain which they had been suffering with for months and even years.
After graduating from Palmer, Florida in 2007, I worked for a few other chiropractors before launching my own clinic, Total Health and Injury Specialist, in Decatur 5 years ago. My current practice focuses on personal injury and also treating bodybuilders.
While working for other Chiropractors, I was able to learn how to treat and take care of personal injury patients while pursuing bodybuilding as a bikini competitor. I competed in the bikini class at Supernatural Bodybuilding & Fitness and National Physique Committee events for five years. This allowed me to understand the sport and what the athletes need.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
When I initially opened my practice, I went into business with another Practitioner. This relationship did not work out due to them selling their business and space we shared to a larger practice. This occurred after I was open for only two and a half months. I had three weeks to be out of the space we shared. Luckily, I had a Chiropractic friend who allowed me to utilize space in his office while I looked for a new office space. During this time, I was treating my patients out of my friends’ office and went back to my last job and worked half days while looking for a new space. It took me another two months to find my current practice location.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Total Health and Injury Specialist?
Total Health and Injury Specialist is an office which specializes in spinal correction, rehabilitation, auto accident injuries, sports injuries, prenatal care, and pediatric chiropractic care. We focus on the recovery process from injuries and pain as quickly and efficiently as possible.
We offer myofascial release and functional movement techniques for bodybuilders which helps to increase mobility and overall muscle function while making muscle groups more defined for competition.
My office also offers Diversified, Thompson, Activator, Gonstead, and Cox-Flexion Chiropractic adjustment techniques. Massage chairs, red light laser therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, AROM therapeutic stretches are amongst other services available at our practice.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
Follow your dreams! Don’t get complacent working for others if your heart tells you to own your own business. It is one of the most rewarding things in life.
Contact Info:
- Email: records@totalhealthandinjury.com
- Website: www.thischiropractic.com
- Instagram: Totalhealthandinjuryspecialist
- Facebook: Total Health and Injury Specialist
