Dr. Kirk Eriksen
Kirk Eriksen, D.C. has been in clinical practice in Dothan, AL since 1992. Eriksen Chiropractic Laser Center provides three different types of laser therapy to treat a wide variety of conditions to complement the spinal corrections he provides by primarily using specific upper cervical care. He is on the executive board of directors for the Society of Chiropractic Orthospinology, and is on the editorial review board for the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research. Dr. Eriksen is a renowned lecturer who has taught doctors across the U.S. as well as in Europe and Central America. He has published several research studies and authored two textbooks—Upper Cervical Subluxation Complex: A Review of the Chiropractic and Medical Literature and Orthospinology Procedures: An Evidence-Based Approach to Spinal Care, which were published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Dr. Eriksen is married to Valerie Eriksen and they have 5 children. Valerie is a weight loss and wellness consultant who runs Healthy For Life, which is located within our office.
AWARDS
1997—Chiropractor of the Year - (Alabama Chiropractic Council)
2004—Chiropractor of the Year - (Society of Chiropractic Orthospinology)
2006—Researcher of the Year - (World Chiropractic Alliance)
2010—Dr. Christopher B. Kent - Award for Scientific Excellence - (Chiropractic Leadership Alliance)
PUBLISHED RESEARCH / PAPERS / BOOKS
Eriksen K, Rochester RP. Orthospinology Procedures: An Evidence-Based Approach to Spinal Care. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007.
Eriksen K. Upper Cervical Subluxation Complex: A Review of the Chiropractic and Medical Literature. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004.
POST GRADUATE STUDIES
HOURS
Technique / Patient Care- 980
Practice and Risk Management- 477
Spinal Trauma / Med-Legal- 322
Research Conferences- 245
Click Here for Compilation of Research Papers and Presentations Related to Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care
Dr. Eriksen participated in the treatment of patients in the following studies:
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