Your Chiropractor
Joseph Thomas, D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic
A native of Western Pennsylvania, Dr. Joe (as his patients call him) discovered and pursued a career in Chiropractic after a severe neck injury during a high school sporting event that lead to several other health issues. Not only did Dr. Joe experience neck pain but he also later suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome and a weakened immune system leading to chronic sickness as a teenager. Once under Chiropractic care, Dr. Joe became a "Chiropractic Success Story" when his spinal issues were corrected by a Chiropractor. By becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic he could then set the goal to help heal others in the same way that he was helped by Chiropractic.
Dr. Joe believes that "dis-ease" of the body can be caused by several different reasons and doesn't believe in the treatment of symptoms alone. Dr. Joe believes that his patients need "care" not "treatment" of the body as a whole. He believes that it is important to look to the spine and nervous system first because of its overall importance in how the body functions to allow the body to heal naturally, without drugs.
Dr. Joe utilizes the Gonstead Method, which is a chiropractic approach that is known for it's specificity to pinpoint the cause of each individual patient's spinal problem. Each patient is given a thorough assessment with their own individualized corrective plan in order to help restore and optimize their health. Once the cause of the problem is detected it is corrected through a precise and gentle spinal adjustment or adjustments.
Dr. Joe attended Penn State University for his undergraduate prerequisites for Chiropractic school. He graduated in 2002 with his Doctorate of Chiropractic form Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic and furthered his education by completing certifications and post-graduate programs in sports, pregnancy, and pediactrics. Dr. Joe began his first decade of his career practicing Gonstead Chiropractic in Central Pennsylvania before purchasing his current practice, Joshua Spine and Health Center, in Joshua, Texas. He continues his education and stays current by attending cutting edge seminars in Gonstead Method, Chiropractic, nutrition, sports injuries, and more.
Dr. Joe has spent the latest decade of his 20 years of practice in Joshua, Texas. Dr. Joe and his wife, Jess lived in nearby Burleson, Texas during their first six years in Texas but they now reside in Godley, Texas where they are proudly raising three beautiful Texan children.
Education
- New York College of Chiropractic College - Post-Graduate Studies for a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner in 2013
- Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic - Doctor of Chiropractic in 2002
- Greenville Technical College - Physical Therapy Hours in 2001
- Excelsior College - Bachelor's of Science
- The Pennsylvania State University - Undergraduate Studies 1996 - 1999
Certifications
- Webster Technique Certified (ICPA) - 2016
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (ACBSP) - 2013
- National Board Certified by Nationa Board of Chiropractic Examiners - 2002
- Physiotherapy Certified (NBCE) - 2001
State License
- Texas State Chiropractic License - 2013 to Present
- Pennsylvania State Chiropractic License - 2002 - 2014
- Florida State Chiropractic License - 2013 (Inactive)
Chiropractic Organizations
- Gonstead Clinical Study Society - 2013 to Present
- ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association) - 2016 to Present
- Texas Chiropractic Association - 2014
- Florida Chiropractic Association - 2012
Local Organizations
- Joshua Chamber of Commerce - Member from 2013 to 2020
- Burleson Chamber of Commerce - Member from 2013 to 2020
