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Dr. Justin Dearing
DC, DACNB, FIAMA, FAARM — Functional Neurology & Chiropractic Expert
The co-founder of The Dearing Clinic, Dr. Justin Dearing is a functional neurologist and chiropractor with 12 years of experience in observational diagnosis and treatment. After realizing that adjusting the spine as a standalone therapy was not enough to fully correct chronic problems that kept showing up in chiropractic practices, he refined evidence-based therapies and diversified his clinical strategic approach to provide the best possible experience for his patients.
“I’ve dedicated my life’s work to finding solutions for patients with difficult-to-solve health conditions and know that the foundation of health and longevity is truly simple: Regaining your health requires rebuilding and maintaining whole brain and body resilience.”
He holds a doctorate in chiropractic, a diplomate in clinical neurology, fellowships in acupuncture and restorative herbal medicine. This diversified multi-disciplinary background allows him to apply the best unique patient-focused combination of manual musculoskeletal, neurological, regenerative, and metabolic therapies. With a background in clinical Neurology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and chiropractic care, his approach is to diagnose the whole person first, thus treating individual issues more effectively and efficiently.
Hightlights:
- Over 15 years in practics
- Diplomate of American Chiropractic Neurology Board, with further fellowship training in concussion/mTBI (mild traumatic brain injury) rehabilitation, movement disorders, and visuo-vestibular therapies. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies 2014, 2018, 2020
- Fellowship with Association for the Advancement of Restorative Herbal Medicine, AARM 2020
- Fellowship with International Association of Medical Acupuncture, Western States University 2011
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University 2009
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