Melissa Birdsell, D.C., DICCP deeply understands the importance of finding joy in movement. She performs in Backwater Gamblers ski show and AcroYoga Quad Cities.
Dr. Cruz and her staff are on the football field with the players for all home games and will start attending away games next season.
“It’s honestly a dream come true, and I cannot believe I’m out there on the field with them! It’s good to be up close and personal with the players not only as their emergency backup care but we also help with nutrition and advice while on the field,” she said.
Thirty-five years into it, Dr. Sok couldn’t be more pleased with his decision to attend Palmer and become a sports chiropractor. “When I first looked into chiropractic as a career, the average age of a chiropractor in Maryland was 55 years old. I saw that as an opportunity. My desire to help people, especially athletes, was already there but it really grew while at Palmer,” he recalled.
Weekend warriors, active individuals, and anybody looking for improvement in their everyday activities can schedule with these providers to improve their game.
“Athletes are my favorite population to work with and I knew I needed that knowledge to help them come out of their chronic injuries,” she said. “I fell in love with chiropractic care because there is something for everybody! There is so much to learn and so many specialties to pick from which gives every student incredible autonomy."
