Chris Beckman, DC MS
Dr. Beckman graduated from LifeWest Chiropractic College in 2006. Earlier, he earned a Bachelor's of Science in psychology and a Master's of Science in pharmacology both at Northeastern University in Boston. Between degrees, Dr. Beckman taught human anatomy and neuroanatomy to Physical Therapy Masters students for ten years. After earning a Masters degree he worked as a neuroscientist for the drug industry before doing a 180 and becoming a chiropractor. Having earned his doctorate in chiropractic Dr. Beckman moved to Latin America with his wife. Together, they worked in chiropractic clinics in Costa Rica and Peru.
Dr. Beckman's practice focuses on sports chiropractic, repetitive strain injuries, postural improvement and family care. Most chiropractors use a variety of styles, or techniques, when treating people. Dr. Beckman combines diversified chiropractic, active muscle release, trigger point therapy, sacral occipital technique and physiotherapy. In this way he can treat the muscles, the joints and the whole person. All patients are also taught at home stretches and exercises tailor made for them.