About Dr. David Williams D.C.
As an undgraduate student at BYU, Dr. Williams worked with Dr. Duane H. Smith D.C., who practiced in Colorado Springs, Colorado. During his first few years, he thought chiropractic care was similar to a massage – it felt good for a little while, but didn’t really do much long-term. As time passed he assumed more responsibilities including writing examination and treatment notes for the doctor as well as taking and marking full-spine x-ray pictures.
Dr. Williams worked at this office for several years and was able to experience first hand the care of two specific patients that changed his mind about chiropractic. Both patients had chronic incurable neurological diseases. One was previously diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (this patient would shake uncontrollably) The other patient was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He sat in on the initial exams, wrote all the notes, took and marked their x-rays. About 8 to 12 weeks later he sat in on followup exams. The patient with Parkinson’s disease was barley shaking at all and had not changed any of her medication. Dr. Williams could tell from her x-rays that she was getting more balanced. The patient with multiple sclerosis had reflexes return she had not experienced for several years, and the patient just wept and couldn’t believe what had happpended and how good she felt. The patient was also now walking without the effort previously experienced.
After these two specific patients as well as many others with a variety of health concerns including chronic headaches, neck and back pains, who responded favorably to chiropractic care, Dr. Williams began to question the doctor about what he was doing when he performed a chiropractic adjustment and why did the patients respond so favorably.
The doctor explained that the chiropractic adjustment works with the master system in the body…the nerve system. The spinal cord and spinal nerves are protected by the moveable bones of the spine. Sometimes, the bones can move into positions which may irritate the nerves and distort the messages which they transmit. The adjustment focuses on restoring nerve function by moving the bones of the spine in a precise way. The doctor then made this statement which has stuck with Dr. Williams to this day “The power that made the body, heals the body, it happens no other way” When the nerve system is balanced the body will heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery.
This concept made sense, and after having witnessed first hand so many people with a variety of conditions responding favorably to care, he decided to change his college focus and become a chiropractic physician. His Bachelor of Science degree is in Anatomy with a minor in religion. He chose to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport Iowa, the best university to become a chiropractor.
His first two years of study was almost identical to any medical school consisting mostly of anatomy, physiology, histology, neurology, and embryology. A group of 12 students that Dr. Williams studied with received a cadaver and studied it intricately for two years. He spent another two years learning how to adjust, including many techniques and when adjustment is warranted. During the last year students go into the clinic and practice under a doctor’s supervision. Dr. Williams finished his requirements early and was able to work with a doctor in the field to complete his study. After five academic years of study at Palmer Dr. Williams received his Doctorate Degree of Chiropractic, magna cum laude.
Dr. Williams passed the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners tests and licensing tests for Colorado, Nevada, and Utah.
After graduation he practiced in Colorado Springs, Colorado working with the same doctor that turned him on to chiropractic.
Later he moved to Las Vegas where started practicing in 1992. Dr. Williams has been at his current location since 1995.
Dr. Williams continues to study and recieve instruction related to healthcare and offers a monthly class focusing on physical, mental-emotional and chemical-nutrional subjects.
Dr. Dave’s resume includes:
University of Florida, MedX Strength program, 1990.
Bachelor of Science, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport Iowa, 1991.
Doctor of Chiropractic, magna cum laude, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1991.
Nevada State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1992.
Colorado State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1992.
Utah State Board 1995.
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1990.
International Chiropractic Honor Society 1992.
President’s List for Academic Excellence 1992.
Master of Chiropractic 2003.
Rhino Spirit Award 2004.
Mad Rhino Award 2006
Dr. Williams is a Primary Care Physician licensed in the state of Nevada.
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