Dr. Michael W. Davis Biography
Dr. Michael Wayne Davis was born in Des Moines, Iowa and attended Central University of Iowa, California State University, Fresno, and Palmer College of Chiropractic, with post graduate work at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and The American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. He has an incredible son who is 21 and attending a junior college in the San Francisco Bay area.
Dr. Davis loves to run, play guitar, sing, and cook (a few select items!). His mother said that as a very small boy he used to run around the hospital where he had his eye surgeries and put his hands on other patients to help them feel better as well as bring home injured animals to care for them. He’s always had “good” hands.
Dr. Davis found chiropractic when he ruptured his L4 disc while working part time as a butcher and going to CSU, Fresno. He lifted and twisted with about 140 pounds of beef and felt the “rip” that changed his life. It was the worst pain he’d ever felt and within moments knew he was really hurt. He was scared to death, could barely sit, and had to roll the window down in his ’69 Chevy Nova to listen for traffic before he could turn right because he couldn’t turn his head. He had to park where he could go forward because he couldn’t get it into reverse.
He reported being in that condition for weeks, trying every medication to stop the pain. He had always heard negative attitudes toward chiropractic but was desperate. The morning after his first adjustment he could turn his neck a little and sit. After about a week, he could actually shift the Nova and look for traffic. Within a month, only soreness. He decided this was a “miracle” he wanted to share with everyone in the world.
Dr. Davis moved to Davenport, Iowa to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1978. He’s so glad he did because he finds it incredibly rewarding to help resolve pain for people and prevent them from suffering crippling adaptations to their injuries and lifestyle.
He believes with all his heart in the principles of natural health. “We were designed to be self-monitoring, self-directing, and self-correcting. When there is interference, one of these processes will not work. The direct result will be a decrease in health, enjoyment, energy, relationship success, and work performance. I’m fulfilled as I help others express their life more fully. It’s so much fun to be a part of other people’s healing and restoration.”
“I joined with Dr. Norton at Norton Chiropractic Wellness Center because we share a similar foundational philosophy of life and chiropractic. The whole purpose of Norton Chiropractic is to help as many people as possible become able to live life to the hilt, express their full potential for health, enjoy their relationships and work, and thrive through the challenges life throws at them daily. What makes this practice unique is our approach to health. We recognize the need to not just address the structural system (bones and joints), but also the all-important nervous system, toxicity from the environment, and nutritional needs.”
“My personal promise to you is that I will do everything I can to help you and your family achieve and maintain health and happiness.”