The McKenzie Method as a Public Health Campaign

Short Bio

Gary Jacob was born in New York City in 1952 and attended SUNY Binghamton, receiving a B.A. in Philosophy of Science. He then attended the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and the California Acupuncture College. He studied at the McKenzie Institute International in Wellington, New Zealand, and was the first D.C. to receive their Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Dip.M.D.T.). He has co-authored four textbook chapters concerning the McKenzie approach.

He holds a Master's in Public Health (Community Health Education and Promotion) from UCLA and is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). He is an Elected Enrollee of the Delta Omega Honorary Public Health Society.

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Gary has practiced in Southern California for more than 24 years, is undergraduate faculty at the Southern California University of Health Sciences and postgraduate faculty at SCUHS, Texas College of Chiropractic, and Canadian Memorial Chiropractic Colleges - and lectures to interdisciplinary audiences worldwide regarding rehab issues.

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Long CV

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Dr. Jacob's curriculum vitae (CV).

• Curriculum Vitae

Practice Philosophy

Our goal is to promote appropriate health behaviors, in particular, the knowledge and skills permitting independence in self care.

Patients need not become dependent on "healers" if they are educated how to manage, reduce and/or eliminate complaints with their own resources. Chiropractic and acupuncture can help to get you going; expertise in self care is what keeps you going.

Diagnosis and treatment, within these offices, are consistent with evidence-based criteria; fringe criteria are eschewed.

My practice is rooted within the soil of the teachings of Robin McKenzie, Leonard Matheson and Gordon Waddell. I am eternally grateful for the insights they have provided regarding the logical and ethical management of musculoskeletal complaints, including the clarion call to permit self-care to flower by promoting appropriate patient-centered knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and skills.

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Treatment

Philosophy:

The goal of treatment is to promote the principles and practice of self care.

Manipulation and mobilizations

may be used to restore motion.

Acupuncture

can help to diminish pain, inflammation and trigger points.

Ancillary techniques

such as myofascial release may be employed for pain relief to promote activity therapies.

Activity therapies

: Education regarding body mechanics and progressive conditioning (posture, proprioception, aerobics, flexibility, strength) solutions to reduce, control and eliminate complaints.

What to Expect

The First Visit:

1 hour is reserved for the initial visit. The potential for self-treatment is typically explored first. Manipulation, acupuncture and soft tissue therapies may be employed as ancillary techniques to promote independence in self care.

Return visits:

30 minutes per visit. Absent complaints caused by trauma, the course of care usually ranges from 4 to 6 visits.

Med-Legal Services

Review of Records, IME, QME, Consults, Testimony.

McKenzie Chiropractice Programme

Hours & Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Appointments are available at other times and on other days (including weekends) by Special Arrangement.

Location

10474 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 304
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Email

garyjacobmph@gmail.com

Phone Numbers

tele:  310.470.2909
fax:   310.470.7557
cell:   310.339.6009

Map & Directions

Driving Instructions:

Our office is a little tricky to find because there are two Santa Monica Boulevards, not to mention the current roadwork. We are located on what is known as "Little" Santa Monica Boulevard or Santa Monica Boulevard "South Roadway," which is south of the main Santa Monica Boulevard. The street sign just says Santa Monica Blvd, however.

Our office is on the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard (South Roadway) and Holmby, two blocks west of Beverly Glen. Holmby is between Thayer, to the west, and Pandora to the east. The PAID PARKING entrance is on Holmby. On most days, street parking is available.

Map:

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• Map & Directions to Office

Map & Directions

Driving Instructions:

Our office is a little tricky to find because there are two Santa Monica Boulevards. We are located on what is known as "Little" Santa Monica Boulevard or Santa Monica Boulevard "South Roadway," which is south of the main Santa Monica Boulevard. The street sign just says Santa Monica Blvd, however.

Our office is on the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard (South Roadway) and Holmby, two blocks west of Beverly Glen. Holmby is between Thayer to the west and Pandora to the east. The PAID PARKING entrance is on Holmby. On most days, however street parking is available.

Map:

Click on the link below to view more specific directions and a printable map.

• Map & Directions to Office

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