Welcome to Jacobson Chiropractic dba First Chiropractic!

With two offices located in the heart of Phoenix, the leading health professionals at Jacobson Chiropractic/First Chiropractic are dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness objectives -- combining skill and expertise that span the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum. Dr. Michael Jacobson is committed to bringing you better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic wellness care.

Patients in the Phoenix area seeking treatment at First Chiropractic with Dr. Michael Jacobson are assured of receiving only the finest quality care through the use of modern chiropractic equipment and technology. Dr. Jacobson and his staff have a genuine concern for your well-being!

Dr. Jacobson is also available to treat auto accident or work-related injuries.  In many cases, there will be no out-of-pocket costs to you.  Dr. Jacobson is committed to helping you recover quickly and restore you to optimal health.  At Jacobson Chiropractic, we want to help you become pain free and get back to living your life!

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It's Your Life... Live it in Health!

Dr. Michael Jacobson | Phoenix Chiropractor | First Chiropractic

13206 N. 7th Street Office (602) 298-5173

1715 N. 7th Street Office (602) 258-3100

"First Chiropractic was very helpful and flexible with my work and school hours.  I was treated very effectively and received the proper care I needed to help me deal with my auto injury.  Dr. Jacobson is a very nice and professional doctor who truly knows his practice and enjoys doing it.  I would, without a doubt, recommend him to anybody seeking immediate and efficient care."  Trinity A., Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Michael Jacobson is a licensed Chiropractor serving the Phoenix community.

Dr. Michael Jacobson has been freeing people from pain in his chiropractic clinics in Phoenix, AZ since 2003. As a Chiropractor with experience, Dr. Jacobson is committed to promoting optimal health and well being of  patients.

Dr. Jacobson uses a "whole person approach". This approach to wellness means looking for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments that would optimize the conditions for normal function. Using this unique approach, Dr. Jacobson is able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Chiropractic, 2001

New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, NY

Bachelor of Arts in Economics/Minor in Journalism, 1990

Boston University, Boston, MA

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Parts I, II, III, IV and Physiotherapy completed)

Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners (October 2001-present)

New York State Education Department Board Certified in Chiropractic (August 2001-July 2004)

Certified Personal Trainer-National Strength and Conditioning Association (March 2001-2003)

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (Certified by American Heart Association)

Myofascial Trigger Point and Pain Management (NIMMO Technique)

Active Release Technique (Soft Tissues of the Spine)

AFFILIATIONS

Arizona Association of Chiropractic - District Delegate and Member

American Chiropractic Association - Member

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (2004-2007)

Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters (2004-2007)

National Strength and Conditioning Association (2001-2003)

WORK HISTORY

Jacobson Chiropractic, PLLC, Phoenix, Arizona

Chiropractic Physician, April 2003- Present

§  Provider of chiropractic care, including manipulation, physiotherapy, nutritional counseling and exercise rehabilitation.

§  Practice consists of personal injury, workers compensation, Medicare, Primary Care referral, sports injury, occupational injury, and diverse musculoskeletal injury patients.

§  Strong focus on preventative care, including diet and nutrition, exercise, injury prevention and overall health and wellness.

§  Rehabilitation treatment emphasizes exercise programs, modification of work and daily living activities, and wellness education.

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Medical Center, Scottsdale, Arizona

Adjunct Clinical Faculty, February 2006-Present

§  Instruct and supervise naturopathic medical students in physical medicine techniques and physiotherapeutic modalities in a medical center setting.

§  Focus on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting with musculoskeletal complaints. 

Arizona Schools of Massage Therapy       

Instructor, January 2003-December 2005

§  Adjunct Instructor in the fields of Anatomy & Physiology and Pathology.

Michael Jacobson, D.C.

Palms Chiropractic Center, Phoenix, Arizona

Chiropractic Physician, November 2001-April 2003

§  Examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients through administration of chiropractic care for a variety of musculoskeletal ailments.

Feel Better Chiropractic Clinic, Glendale, Arizona

Chiropractic Physician, October 2001-March 2002

§  Administration of chiropractic care including soft tissue manual therapy, manipulation, physiotherapy, nutritional advice and exercise rehabilitation.

Bally’s Health Club, Levittown, NY

Personal Trainer, January 2001-May 2001

§  Provided clients with individualized fitness programs consisting of resistance, core stabilization and cardiovascular exercises.

The Clifton Group, Stamford, CT

Manufacturers Sales Representative, 1991-1997

§  Seven years of progressive experience in sales and marketing roles for various manufacturers in the sporting goods industry.

Sport-O-Rama Health Club, Monsey, NY

Membership Sales, 1991-1993

§  Performed membership sales and administrative functions for full service health club.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Preventing, Treating and Living with Osteoporosis, February 2002

Lectured on latest data regarding osteoporosis to local community at the Glendale Public Library.

Spinal Posture and Awareness, April 2001

Lectured on the importance of proper posture to 25 patients at the Nassau County Guidance and   Counseling Center.

Thoracic Disc Herniation with Spondylotic Myelopathy, March 2001

Provided a case study and lecture on the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic disc herniation with spondylotic myelopathy to faculty and students of New York Chiropractic College.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Seneca Falls and Levittown NY Student Health Centers, New York Chiropractic College              

Chiropractic Intern, 2000 - 2001

Practiced as chiropractic intern in multi-DC supervised clinics; Examined, diagnosed, and treated patients; Received Clinic Award for high level of excellence in areas of diagnosis and patient care.

   Kaufer Chiropractic Office, Suffern, NY

Externship Program, 2001

Observed all aspects of daily operations including patient care, administrative duties and billing procedures.

Observation of Spinal Neurosurgery, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY, 2000

Observed Michael Brisman, MD and Mihai Dimancescu, MD perform a discectomy of the cervical spine, becoming the first NYCC intern granted operating room privileges in state of New York.

 CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

• Rehabilitation and Active Care
• Risk Management
• MRI and X-Ray
• Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology
• Clinical Nuclear Medicine for the Chiropractic Physician
• Advanced Practical Nutrition
• Golf Injuries: Chiropractic Techniques To Adjust The Handicap Of Pain
• Benchmarking Chiropractic in the Musculoskeletal Field
• Golf and Chiropractic: A Natural Combination
• Practice management seminars
• Chiropractic Biophysics
• Active Release Technique (Soft Tissues of the Spine)
• Myofascial Trigger Point and Pain Management (NIMMO) Technique