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Dr. Thomas A. Livermore

In the beginning, I had no idea what a chiropractor was, or what chiropractors did. My knowledge was greatly enhanced when I hurt my back in a high school football game. It was near the end of the second quarter when I made a sideline tackle on the opposing wide receiver. When I went to get up, I fell flat on my face. I could not lift my arms or turn my head without excruciating pain. On the sidelines for the rest of the game, I felt helpless. Over the weekend I was recommended high-strength pain medication and rest. The next Monday at school, I could not lift anything heavier than a pencil and a sheet of paper. With severely decreased motion in both my neck and shoulders, I was extremely scared of what was happening to my body. My father picked me up from school and took me straight to the chiropractor. There, I received a detailed evaluation, x-rays, and reassurance that everything would be alright. After my first treatment, I had regained a significant amount of motion in both my neck and shoulders. With appropriate treatment and exercises, I was able to overcome my injury and play in the Friday night playoff game! Through this experience I was convinced that I was to become a chiropractor, and help individuals with their injuries.

I began my chiropractic education with my pre-chiropractic requirements at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. I studied pre-professional courses with an emphasis on basic science courses such as inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology.

I was accepted at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. During my four years of studies at Palmer, courses included anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, diagnosis, chiropractic technique, and patient care in the Palmer College Public Clinic. I also spent free time going to seminars to become certified in different soft tissue treatments and evaluation.

My practice philosophy is to help patients recover quickly from their injuries, and use lifestyle training strategies to maximize health performance.