Chiropractor in Palm Beach Gardens :
Stephen G. Prefer DC
"Have you ever considered an injury to be a blessing in disguise?"
When I was in my early 20's, I was seriously injured while playing sports. I was the kind of person that would never stop working out because of an injury. One day a manager in my gym saw me grimacing as I attempted to sit up after bench pressing. I explained to him that I hurt my lower back and he suggested that I see a Chiropractor who's office was just across the street. He told me that he has a good reputation and is also a fellow gym member.
Being a stubborn male, I waited about a week before making an appointment to see the Chiropractor. I didn't want to go, but my work outs were being ruined by the pain I was experiencing.
To make a long story short, I was back in the gym working out in just two weeks after being diagnosed with two bulging discs in my lower back by my Chiropractor. I thought to myself, this is a miracle. A couple of weeks ago, I struggled to tie my own sneakers! I could not believe how fast I healed.
I became good friends with the Chiropractor over time. He played on several of my softball teams through the years. One day while in his office, I told George (the Chiropractor) that I was bored with my career. I was a part owner of a deli located in Long Island, NY. George asked me if I had ever considered Chiropractic school? That was a scary thought, I was about to turn 31 years old.....school again??? Rather than dwell on the fear of returning to school at my age, I decided to jump right in the first chance that I had.
Chiropractor in Palm Beach Gardens Education
I discovered that I needed a four year degree before starting Chiropractic college. That was fine, I had already graduated from Hofstra University. I did, however need to complete my pre-requisite courses; they were probably even harder than Chiropractic school itself looking back. Physics I and II, Inorganic Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II...the list goes on and on, but I made it through and began Chiropractic college in Georgia at Life University. While in school I decided to take outside seminars in order to learn as many techniques as possible. This way I could apply the best technique for each individual patient. That's a decision that I'll always be grateful for. I'll never forget my time in Chiropractic college. I graduated in 1995.
Now things get scary again...I have to find an area to practice in, pass the state board after previously passing the National Board and then open up a practice. Can you feel the stress mounting?
The one thing that you are not prepped for in Chiropractic school is how to deal with the public. I was scared at first but I decided to just be myself and treat others the way that I would like to be treated. I developed a nice "family practice." I loved my time and experience in Virginia. Through the kind words of many successful patients, my practice flourished.
After many years in Virginia, I decided that I needed to be closer to my parents who were in Florida....here we go again...State Boards...studying eight hours a day...coffee, coffee and more coffee! Now I'm here inFlorida and have just opened up a new Palm Beach Gardens Chiropractic practice in a gorgeous new building on Northlake Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens. It's funny how something so good came from something pretty bad...a blessing in disguise? You bet it is, all these years later and I'm still having the time of my life!
From the heart...
The only difficult part about being a Chiropractor is that you must constantly "sell" Chiropractic. That's not me, I'm not a salesperson; I let my work speak for itself. I may not see 30 or 40 people a day but I go home at night knowing that I did the absolute best job that I could on each and every patient.
I have a very high success rate at my Palm Beach Gardens Chiropractic office but if I can't help you, I will find you someone who can....that's just the way I operate. You will find me here 7 days a week. As long as there is someone in pain...I am there for them...makes vacations a little tricky, but I've been blessed and this is one way to show my appreciation.
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