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Chiropracticly Enhanced - APRIL D. GOEBEL, D.C. "Let Your Life Shine"

WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS AND CHIROPRACTIC CARE

April D. Goebel, D.C. She has attended local schools and has an understanding of the stresses of the Los Angeles lifestyle. As you hustle to get to work, sit endlessly on the freeways, and strive to have a moment of rest and

relaxation, only to start over again the next day, she is there for you. Your caring chiropractor. Her goal is to educate you on what is going on with your body and give you options for natural relief and healing. She can help you with your nutritional, exercise, and lifestyle choices that will foster the best health your body can attain.

Dr. Goebel graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles.

Her prerequisite studies were completed at Patten University and Los Angeles Harbor Junior College.

Dr. Goebel's memberships include-

California Chiropractic Association

International Pediatric Chiropractic Association

Screen Actors Guild

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Dr. Goebel treats both men, women and families. She actively collaborates with her patients to promote partnerships devoted to their optimum heath and well being. Dr. Goebel, D.C. listens to her patients, applies her knowledge and experience, diagnoses problems, and works with her patients to develop realistic plans for improving their health. Health issues she commonly works with include:

Hormone Balancing
Osteoporosis
Nutiritional Imbalances
Premenstrual Syndrome
Digestive Disorders
Thyroid Disorders
Adrenal Fatigue
Elevated Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Blood Sugar Balancing
Endometriosis
Fibroids

Dr. Goebel, D.C. appreciates the use of conventional medicine when appropriately prescribed but has found that all too often medications are offered to patients before

sorting out what the underlying problem is. Often many health issues can be resolved by

the use of more natural and less harmful methods. Dr. Goebel can help you weigh your options so that you can make the best choices regarding your health concerns.

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Quotes and Things to Think About-

There are times to teach and times not to teach. When relationships are strained and the air charged with emotion, an attempt to teach is often perceived as a form of judgment and rejection. But to take your child alone, quietly, when the relationship is good and to discuss the teaching or the value seems to have much greater impact-

Taken from Daily Reflections For Highly Effective People, by

Stephen R. Covey

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“There is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness.”

Han Suyin

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"Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man. "

Benjamin Franklin

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Doctorate of Chiropractic

Education and Credentials-

A chiropractor has the initials DC after his or her name. This stands for Doctor of Chiropractic The educational requirements for Doctors of Chiropractic are similar to that of Medical Doctors (MDs) and generally include 4 years of undergraduate study, (usually pre-med) and 4-5 additional years of advanced study in the following areas:

• Pharmacology

• Orthopedics

• Basic sciences

• Radiology

• Gross anatomy

• Nutrition

• Physiology

• Diagnosis

• Neurology

• Internal medicine

• Biomechanics

• Chiropractic techniques

• Rehabilitation

• Internship

Currently, there are 18 Colleges of Chiropractic in the United States accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, a national organization recognized by the Department of Education as the authority on the quality of training offered by chiropractic colleges. The first 2 years of chiropractic and medical school study are very similar. In fact, many chiropractic colleges rotate interns through hospital rounds with medical students. The main differences occur in the third or fourth years of study when medical schools emphasize drugs and surgery while chiropractic study emphasizes biomechanics, radiology, adjustments, and natural medicine.

Licensure-

Doctors of Chiropractic are licensed in all 50 states. State licensing boards regulate the practice of chiropractic and grants licenses to chiropractors who meet certain educational and examination requirements including:

• Completion of a 4 or 5 year chiropractic college course of study at an accredited program leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

• Satisfactory completion of the clinical competency examination of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) as well as separate state board exams.

• Yearly completion of continuing education courses or programs offered by chiropractic associations.

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