Your Chiropractor
Dear Prospective Patient,
I grew up in the small community of Sparta New Jersey. At 17 years old, I enlisted in the United States Navy, and completed the Naval Nuclear Power Program. Of my six year's of service as a reactor plant engineer, the last two brought me out to San Francisco, being stationed in Alameda. I finished out my enlistment and enrolled at California State Northridge with the intention of obtaining my B.S. in Kinesiology, as a precursor to Physical Therapy School. Working my volunteer hours in a hospital based Physical Therapy clinic made me rethink my career path. The clinic was too large, too impersonal. It seemed to me like an automated spine factory.
As chance may have it, I injured my lower back and was referred to a chiropractor. At the time, I had no idea that the profession even existed. I made the appointment, and the care I received truly resonated with me. It was hands on natural healing, with an emphasis on the correction of spinal bio-mechanics and exercise. It wasn't long before I made a lateral shift, and after finishing up some additional prerequisites, enrolled in chiropractic school. Chiropractic school was quite an experience. Frankly, I didn't agree with some of the philosophies and techniques that were taught, and in chiropractic school, as well as most of the other facetts of my life, I was viewed by many as somewhat as a maveric. I chose to focus my attention on the abundant scientific, evidence based approaches to musculoskeletal health care. All in all the education was very good, and I graduated near the top of my class; Magna Cum Laude. I feel that it is important to mention that chiropractic is not purely an academic endeavor. One must also posses the motor skills and dexterity to perform manual medicine efficaciously, as well as harbor the intent and compassion to serve one's patients with healing intentions. I do my absolute best to demonstrate these traits on each and every patient encounter.
In my private life, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two daughters. I love cooking and I LOVE eating. My hobbies include exercise of varous types, and Brazilian Jui Jitsu; the gentle art.
Thank you for taking the time to read a brief synopsis of my life. I look foward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Steven Biegel, D.C., Q.M.E.
