Harvey J. Markovitz, Doctor of ChiropracticHarvey J. Markovitz, D.C.

The Chiropractor Your Family Can Trust

“Allowing the natural power of the body to be expressed to its fullest potential is what makes chiropractic a potent health care practice. I can think of no more natural, powerful and safe form of treatment for everyone from newborns through seniors than chiropractic.” —Harvey J. Markovitz

Commitment to natural health care:

I have been practicing for over 33 years. I chose to be a chiropractor before it was a popular form of health care. I chose this method of healing because I believe that the body has powerful recuperative abilities, which when optimized through spinal adjustments can relieve pain and suffering and allow people to more fully live life. I do not find more traditional forms of health care using drugs and surgery to be appropriate or effective for most people with spinal related conditions. I dedicate myself to bringing the safest, most effective, and latest advances in chiropractic to my patients. Within this commitment I aim to practice the highest level of chiropractic for the entire family.

Santa Cruz ChirpractorEducation and training:

  • Sonoma State University,
    Undergraduate Course Work

  • Western States Chiropractic College
    Doctor of Chiropractic Degree
  • Qualified Medical Examiner
    State of California

My Chiropractic College gave me an excellent education and since graduation I have continued advanced training by attending additional seminars and workshops. After completing a 3-year Post Graduate Program in Orthopedics, I went on and completed a second Post Graduate Course in Rehabilitation. These courses allowed me to learn from the best practitioners in the world whose knowledge and training I incorporate into my practice. I continue to take more training to learn the latest techniques for healing and wellness.

In addition to attending postgraduate courses and the required Annual Relicensing Seminars I have also taken many additional classes including:

  • Adjusting Technique
  • Spinal and Soft Manipulation 

  • Extremity Adjusting
  • Personal Injury
  • Workplace Safety
  • Nutrition
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Acupressure

Member

I am an active member of the following organizations:

  • California Chiropractic Association
  • American Chirpractic Association
  • Le-Tip