The Alaska Frontier w/ Dr. Todd Curzie & Dr. Joel Adkins, DC

In this week's episode, Dr. Jay and Brad are broadcasting from Anchorage Alaska where they were speakers at the Alaska Chiropratic Society's 50th anniversary. They set aside time to talk to two of of the associations's leaders about their home state and their vision for the society.

Dr. Curzie received my undergraduate degree from La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA. I majored in biology with a minor in psychology. Dr. Franz was one of my favorite professors, offering guidance and excitement about my career choice. I chose to go to the fountainhead of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic. My father and I visited the college and got to attend a rugby game. One of the players got injured on the field. A bunch of guys ran onto the field, one performed an adjustment on the player. He got up and ran into the game like nothing ever happened! My entire experience at Palmer was one I will never forget. I am still friends with many faculty and staff there and I still get great hugs from the ladies at the bookstore.Dr. Joel Adkins, DC

The philosophy of chiropractic is so important to me that I spent over five years obtaining a degree in Chiropractic Philosophy. The power that made the body, heals the body explains much of what we do. The body knows how to function, it just needs no interference. I love adjusting children, they respond so well and so completely.

Dr. Adkins, a lifelong Alaskan, graduated from Oregon State University in 1996 with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science and Human Performance with a focus on Sports Medicine. Dr. Adkins received his Doctorate in Chiropractic in 2001 from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, CA.

Currently, Dr. Adkins serves on the board of the Alaska Chiropractic Society, a member of the American Chiropractic Association, and Alaska’s only certified Active Release Technique (ART) Instructor. AS a graduate of whiplash and brain traumatology from San Diego Spine Research Institute. He is eligible for Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and also has Correction & Prescription Certification from the National Association of Sports Medicine.

Dr. Adkins has spent thousands of hours as a team physician for football, basketball and soccer throughout the Anchorage community. In his free time, Dr. Adkins enjoys hunting, fishing, coaching, skiing and being with his family in and around Alaska