Dr. Teresa Davies, D.C. has been working in the
chiropractic field for over 13 years. After graduating from
Alderson-Broaddus College in West Virginia in 1991, she
returned to her hometown of Annapolis, Maryland. There
she was able to use her Sports Medicine degree within a
local chiropractors office. After 7 years as a Licensed
Chiropractic Assistant, she decided it was time to go back to
school and become the doctor. She then spent the next 4
years at Palmer Chiropractic College-West, in San Jose,
California. Knowing she didn't want to stay in California, Dr.
Davies started taking long weekend trips all over the country.
Trying to find the right place to raise her two daughters and
start a new practice. Colorado won their hearts. In January,
2005, they opened their doors to the Boulder County
community.
Dr. Davies also enjoys reading, fishing, skiing, boating and
traveling.
Desiree Fitzpatrick has been working in the
chiropractic field performing office management for
over 2 years. She is a strong advocate for
chiropractic care as she not only works in the field,
but is also a patient. After living in the Midwest for 7
years she decided to return home to beautiful
Colorado where she was born and raised. Desiree
enjoys hiking, reading, school and spending time
with family and friends.
Melissa Bonsall
Certified Massage Therapist since 2002 with a strong
emphasis on neuromuscular, swedish, and hot stone.
Melissa is a graduate of the Boulder College of
Massage Therapy.
www.InTheGrooveMassage.com
What does it take to become a Doctor of Chiropractic?
Most chiropractic colleges require a bachelors degree before being considered for entrance into
their program. The following chart is a comparison of classes required before sitting for your final
National Exam and State Examination. It also compares the clinical sciences requirements of
Chiropractic and Medical Doctors:
Subject Chiropractic Hours* (minimum) Medical Hours* (minimum)
Anatomy/Embryology 532 321
Physiology 213 118
Pathology** 269 174
Chemistry 108 100
Microbiology 118 103
Diagnosis*** 429 229
Neurology 194 145
X-ray 306 104
Psychology/Psychiatry 47 244
Obstetrics & Gynecology 41 380
Orthopedic 90 38
Total Hours 2347 1918
*The class hours for basic science comparisons were compiled and averaged following a review of curricula of
chiropractic colleges and medical schools, based on the 1998 Curriculum Directory, published by the American
Medical Association (AMA).
**Pathology includes Geriatrics and Pediatrics
***Includes E.E.N.T. and Dermatology
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