Dr. Dean Smith, DC, ICCSP
When: Saturday, October 5, 2024
10:30am – 12:30pm
General Session: Research Panel Discussion
About
Dr. Dean Smith is a chiropractor at Essence of Wellness Chiropractic Center as well as a
researcher and clinical professor at Miami University. He had a knee injury from
playing soccer when he was eight years old. He had gone to a medical physician at the
time who recommended rest and to take pain medication if needed. The physician
recommended that Dean not play soccer for about 6 weeks. At that age Dean was
restless to play and eager to find help for his knee. Dean’s mother took him to a
chiropractor. The chiropractor touched Dean’s knee and examined his spine. The
chiropractor explained what he was doing as he was doing it. The chiropractor adjusted
Dean’s knee as well as his spine. Dean was back to playing soccer well before the six
weeks were up and felt better than ever. Prior to getting his first adjustment, Dean
would also get some lower back pain consistently while playing hockey after about 20
minutes on the ice. Dean has never had that problem again since being adjusted. In
addition, Dean’s brother had asthma like symptoms which completely resolved
following a few weeks of chiropractic care. Being able to help people without drugs or
surgery always appealed to Dr. Smith, and still does.
He incorporates lifestyle intervention (exercise, nutrition, other non-drug methods)
with chiropractic adjustments and other manual methods to encourage optimal
wellness. He has helped countless adults and children lead a life of wellness. He has a
focus on sports injuries, musculoskeletal disorders and posture. Dr. Dean Smith is
active in teaching university courses in functional anatomy, exercise and health as well
as musculoskeletal dysfunction and exercise. His research investigates the effects of
chiropractic care and exercise on human performance. He teaches evidence based,
quality online continuing education courses for Chiropractic & Naturopathic Physicians,
Massage, Physical, Occupational, & Hand Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Registered
Dietitians, Nutritionists and Holistic Nursing through www.chirocredit.com. Dr. Smith
is proud to be the 2018 American Chiropractic Association’s Researcher of the Year and
the 2021 Ohio State Chiropractic Association’s Chiropractor of the Year.