In this introduction, I'd like to give you a bit of background about why I do what I do and why you can count on my treatment and advice..

"I know what it’s like to be in pain, and how helpless it can feel not knowing what to do!"

You see, I consider it my great fortune to have suffered from many ailments as a child, and to have dealt with even more injuries in my journey to overcome my physical shortcomings through a lifetime study of martial arts. I use the term good fortune because it was these health problems that lead me to the knowledge and experience I have today. Because of these injuries and challenges to my health, as a teenager I would constantly read anything I could get my hands on that had to do with improving health and physical ability. I read books on nutrition, strength and flexibility training, and just about anything I could find about all kinds of so-called alternative medicine.

In college, I became fascinated by Chinese medicine and it’s holistic philosophy of facilitating the body’s own innate healing ability. Later, while living in Taiwan, I began to study Chinese medicine and I mastered the art of Namikoshi Shiatsu, also known as Japanese acupressure. Up to now, I did all this study simply because it fascinated me. But at some point it dawned on me that maybe I really was meant to help other people with this knowledge, and I started to consider a career in the healing arts.

 At the time, however, I wasn’t yet ready to fully embrace Chinese medicine because, while highly effective clinically, it’s treatment methods are not based on western science. I wanted to learn how the body really works first. Later in my career, I began to realize that that science was important, but that traditional methods are remarkably useful. For this reason, I completed my training in Chinese medicine, eg. acupuncture and herbal medicine, and have been using them ever since to the benefit of my patients.

At the time, however, I went looking for an approach to health that was based in Western science, but had a philosophy similar to Chinese medicine. When I first read about chiropractic, I was astounded. Here was a health system that was founded on the principle that the body is a self-healing mechanism as long as there is no interference to this ability.. You see, the founder of chiropractic, DD Palmer, came to the conclusion that improper spinal alignment can irritate the nerves that come out of the spinal column. Since the nervous system controls and coordinates the other systems of the body, Palmer concluded that spinal nerve interference could have a negative effect on any body system to which these nerves went.

While this turned out to be an oversimplification of the workings of the body, millions have chiropractic patients have found that adjustments can help many musculoskeletal problems without the use of drugs or surgery. But I found out that my unique knowledge acquired through a lifetime of study, allows me to help with a wide variety of problems.

By combining acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments with soft tissue techniques, laser light therapy, physiotherapy , nutrition and botanical medicine, exercise, tai-chi, postural correction, and stress reduction techniques, my patients find that my unique methods not only get them out of pain fast, but actually work to help them reach a higher level of health and vitality so they can greater enjoy their favorite activities and have the potential to live longer, more fulfilling lives.

Now , after a lifetime of study, I find people coming to see me for back problems. They also come in to see me for whiplash injuries from car accidents, work and athletic injuries, chronic injuries & pain or numbness in the back or extremities, migraines, carpal tunnel syndrome, female disorders, allergies, fatigue, stress, insomnia or to quit smoking or lose weight, just to name a few.

Here’s what some of my patients had to say:

"I was in excruciating neck pain and arm pain….the treatments Dr. Z provided soon helped bring my pain under control…I feel like I have the old me back." - Christine N., Real Estate Agent

"Better posture…regained balance…increased strength…less tired and able to function with normality…..quality of life improved.. Linda F., Housewife

"At first, my back was killing me as well as my driving foot. I would literally limp after getting out of the car to get in the house. Your chiropractic adjustments helped me recover almost immediately."

"I tore my right shoulder rotator cuff..You treated my shoulder with adjustments and the laser and it is better. The doctors at my work are astonished. I teasingly tell them all the time that the only true medicine is Chiropractic medicine. Thank you Dr. Zimmerman-you’re the best. "– Liz R., Manager

"Chiropractic care eased my neck ache and lower back ache felt after my car accident...I would truly recommend chiropractic care for those who feel that they need to correct posture or those who suffer from back aches, headaches, neck aches, or to just better a lifestyle. I feel that your services are terrific." Ricardo D.,

"Working with Dr. Zimmerman has showed me how much better I can feel without taking medication. This is the only treatment that I have had which has offered me immediate relief."- Aaron G.

"Dr Zimmerman’s complete approach to wellness is, I think, the way forward for modern medicine. He treated my symptoms and the causes simultaneously, this helped me to correct problems with my posture that were causing my discomfort." – Tim W.

Your assistance in ridding myself of bone spurs on my heels worked like a miracle. I have had no pain ever since using your advice and techniques. I have now lost over 50 lb., and continue to loose slowly. Today I can walk for 2-4 miles comfortably...I continue to tell my friends of your assistance and expertise and refer them to you for services whenever possible. I really do appreciate all you’ve done for me. Linda R.

The above are all true testimonials from patient’s of Zimmerman Chiropractic & Acupuncture and  available for viewing in our office. We have not included full last names to protect our patients’ privacy.

PS. As you can tell from reading this introduction, I absolutely love helping people get healthier. And I’d love the opportunity to help you, too. If you’d like to schedule an absolutely free phone consultation, just call me at the number on the contact us tab below. I'm truly looking forward to helping you find relief fast!