Associate Chiropractor| Dr. Jacob Zika
Certified Gonstead Chiropractor
Dr. Zika earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC) from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 2007 and is certified in the Gonstead methodology.
Dr. Zika discovered the specialty of Gonstead chiropractic at the age of 24 while serving in the U.S. Army. During a first aid training maneuver, he hoisted a fellow soldier over his shoulder and herniated two discs, resulting in months of knife-stabbing pain in his low back and left leg, rendering him unable to be in a sitting position. After finding minimal relief with physical therapy, acupuncture, medical doctors, and various chiropractors, Dr. Zika was referred to a Gonstead chiropractor. The results were profound. The experience changed his life as well as his career path. He has since earned his specialty certification in Gonstead and has accepted the position of Associate at Valley Chiropractic Associates.
Dr. Zika is also a Certified Chiropractic Wellness Physician (CCWP), making him one of the first DC to successfully complete this comprehensive postgraduate program. He performed wellness research, patient care approaches, and methods to maximize the clinical effectiveness of chiropractic through diet and nutrition, exercise, and stress management.
Dr. Zika is a member of the International Chiropractors Association’s Council on Wellness and the Christian Chiropractors Association.
Dr. Zika and his wife, Kate, reside in Apple Valley. She is currently training to be a Pediatrician at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. They both have a passion for children and together enjoy spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, exploring new restaurants, exercising and being committed to life-long learning regarding health.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jacob Zika.
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