Dr. Kurt G. Von Rice, DC

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Get to know Chiropractor Dr. Kurt G. Von Rice, who serves patients in Phoenix, Arizona.

An exceptional chiropractor, Dr. Von Rice is the Owner of a private practice – Von Rice Chiropractic & Acupuncture – in Phoenix, Arizona. Specializing in chiropractic, acupuncture & animal chiropractic for horses and dogs, his adjusting techniques and nutritional strategies have proven to be effective for headaches, neck pain, migraines, back pain, sciatica, whiplash, asthma, allergies, acid reflux, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and fibromyalgia.

Von Rice Chiropractic strives to create a personalized program for each patient to help restore health to optimal levels and fully express genetic potential in a comfortable, relaxed setting.  This is what they would expect for their families at any other healthcare provider and they treat their patients with the same philosophy.

His philosophy is that the body was built to be healthy and the power that made the body heals the body. If patients are not healthy then there must be a cause preventing their body from functioning properly. His job is to find that hidden cause by evaluating and analyzing different systems in the body.

Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Von Rice holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology, and received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1988. He did his internship in chiropractic at the Whittier Health Center.

Furthermore, he completed postdoctoral studies in Chiropractic Neurology, and has been to the People’s Republic of China to participate in a medical / chiropractic exchange of current scientific procedure regarding the use of acupuncture. He has done extensive post graduate work in clinical nutrition, applied kinesiology, and is proficient in the use of the Activator adjusting instrument.

Distinguished as a Diplomate and Fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, he is a licensed chiropractor trained in Diversified, Drop Table and Activator technique, and is board-certified in acupuncture and physiotherapy. He also holds the CAC Certified Animal Chiropractor certification.

Among his prior professional engagements, Dr. Von Rice is the Past President of the Arizona Association of Chiropractic, Past President of the Southern California University of Health Sciences Alumni Association, has served on the AAC Legislative Committee, has been the AAC District 13 delegate, and has been a team physician with the Arizona Football League.

Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine that mainly deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. A chiropractor uses spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns, including neck pain, back pain, headaches, vertigo and a long list of other ailments and conditions. They aim to improve patients’ functionality and quality of life by properly aligning the body’s musculoskeletal structure and enabling the body to heal itself naturally, without the use of medication or surgery.

On a more personal note, Dr. Von Rice has been a member of the Phoenix Art Museum Men’s Art Council, is involved with the Arizona Rangers (a law enforcement assistance unit) and donates his time and talent every year with the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Breast Cancer event. He has had work published in a national magazine regarding specific sports injuries and is an honored member of Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals.

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