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EDUCATION OF A RENTON WA CHIROPRACTOR

Many people wonder how much schooling a chiropractor had to endure in order to open their own practice. Not too many years ago, people did not believe that chiropractic truly worked. Those times have passed and people now trust in chiropractors to help them heal. However, the education that they must go through is still relatively unknown. The facts are that the chiropractors in Renton WA at Hughes Chiropractic and Massage have had immense schooling that allows them to safely solve many medical conditions in Renton WA.

EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN RENTON WA

Becoming a chiropractor is no simple task. Most take four years of undergraduate schooling where they receive a bachelor’s degree in science or health. This includes classes like psychology, physics, inorganic and organic chemistry, biology, and hours of lab work for each class.

Getting accepted to a chiropractic college is a difficult process as well, but if one manages to do it further challenges lay ahead. There will be four or five additional years of schooling where there is a great deal of hands-on learning that ensures students know how to perform the chiropractic techniques properly. Chiropractors can not afford to be wrong when planning treatment with a patient or when adjusting their spine, so the training is rigorous and specific.

The entire curriculum for chiropractors at Hughes Chiropractic and Massage is at least 4,200 hours of classroom, clinic, and laboratory work. The U.S Department of Education has been approving courses for over 25 years. These professionals are required to assess a health condition, plan a specific treatment and give accurate advice, all while being able to refer patients to another health professional when necessary.

Hopefully, you have just learned a lot about a chiropractor you know. If you have any other questions please contact Hughes Chiropractic and Massage in Renton WA.

How Do Our Patients Feel About Us?
  • "I absolutely love getting adjusted by Dr. Hughes!!! The relief I feel instantly afterwards is incredible! Dr. Hughes is so caring and thoughtful, I really appreciate her, and her ability to ease my back and neck pain. The staff is always so nice, helpful and welcoming! Also, Jeannie Anderst, is really great at massages, I appreciate her help and kindness."

    - Sharon R.
  • "I’m so glad I chose Dr. Hughes for treatment. I felt better immediately and she is very good at what she does. We agreed to a modest treatment plan and there never any pressure to add anything unnecessary. Great experience."

    - Tim F.
  • "Dr. Hughes has helped me immensely with my pain and range of motion. I never though it would be possible to go about my day without some occurrence of neck or back pain and I’m happy to say that is not true!! I referred my sister and I would refer anyone else out there in need of a chiropractor!"

    - Annelise Z.
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