Goleta Chiropractor | Dr. Kevin English

I Found Chiropractic After Taking Some Falls

While growing up in a desert community, I had the great fortune of riding horses and motorcycles. That's how I found out about chiropractic. More accurately, it was the falling off of horses and motorcycles that led me to the chiropractor.

I had a number of high speed spills that resulted in headaches and back pain. My best friend in high school told me about his brother, the chiropractor. I began getting treatment and those problems that I thought I had to live with went away. I decided then that I wanted to help other people with chiropractic care.

I attended the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and received my Doctorate of Chiropractic from the University of Pasadena, College of Chiropractic in 1979. During my time in Pasadena I worked in a large chiropractic clinic that specialized in sports injuries. We treated many professional and world class Olympic athletes. I opened up my practice in Santa Barbara in 1979. My post graduate training has emphasized treatment of athletic injuries, several different adjusting techniques, rehabilitative exercise, nutrition and radiology. In 1989 I became certified in the use of motion x-rays called flouroscopy. This is a procedure that we do here in the office that allows us to record and view x-rays of the spine in motion.  Click here for more information.

Beyond Chiropractic Care

My philosophy in practice is that to be a good doctor I must be a good teacher. In our office we attempt to explain everything that is going to happen before it happens. We find that this helps decrease the anxiety associated with going to the doctor. Whether it is about your treatment, home exercises or insurance we attempt to “over explain” so that we know that you know what you need to know to get better and stay well.

I believe in a team approach. My staff and I will provide the best possible care to help our patients get great results. Over the years our office has developed an exceptional working relationship with other healthcare providers. These include medical doctors, physical therapists, acupuncturists and massage therapist. When necessary, we refer our patients to these other specialist to give them the very best possible care.

On a personal note, I am very happily married and we have four boys. That has made for a very busy household. However, only one is still at home and in high school. One is away at college and the other two are aspiring chefs. We look forward to great meals. I love to surf. Spending time in the ocean and riding my longboard is the most relaxing and rejuvenating sport that I have ever done. This is especially true when it is with my family. I enjoy playing music. I have a great time being a part of the worship team at our church.

I have been very fortunate to enjoy good health. Just like my patients, I must exercise regularly to keep up with what I love to do. The more regular I am about exercise, the better my chiropractic adjustments hold. I get myself to the gym at least three times a week, unless the surf is good.

Enough about me! How can we help you with today's safe and natural chiropractic care? Give our office a call or email me using the link below so that we can help you take your first step towards better health.

Dr. Kevin English, 5370 Hollister Ave, Suite I, Goleta, CA | (805) 964-9839