Meet the Doctors of Cottonwood Chiropractic
You've probably heard the saying, "Two heads are better than one." We've taken that to heart at Cottonwood Chiropractic. With two chiropractors on staff, you get the benefit of extra brainpower. Especially with difficult cases.
Introducing Midvale Chiropractor Dr. John Ratliff
People have asked me why I became a chiropractor?
It’s a good question because it goes to the core about what drives me. Many years ago in my senior year of high school baseball I herniated a disc in my low back diving for a ball. For the next 6 years I was plagued with severe leg pain and low back pain. Pain pills were prescribed and physical therapy. Nothing worked. The pills masked it and probably created a false sense of security such that I would continue to cause more injury through my activities.
Finally, after a bad episode my mom said to try her chiropractor who had helped her headaches. I pretty much crawled into his office, but to my amazement I walked out with real improvement and without drugs.
I was in my 4th year at BYU looking to be a dentist. I switched to chiropractic and headed off to Palmer College of Chiropractic. I finished with a bachelor of Science degree and a four year doctorate in chiropractic. I love it. I love the interaction with people, helping them get their lives back. Research continues to re-enforce what I know to be true:
“Posture affects and moderates every physiologic function from breathing to hormonal production …Ultimately, it appears that homeostasis (your body’s ability to stay well and healthy) and autonomic regulation are intimately connected with posture.”
My job is to help improve your alignment and posture so you can live a healthier pain free life.
I continue to read, study, and learn all the time. I’m a diplomat of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. I’m certified in spine trauma and I am a distinguished fellow in chiropractic biophysics . I completed an advanced course of study in the diagnosis and clinical management of whiplash trauma and related temporomandibular joint disorders.
During my years at Brigham Young University I met my lovely wife Patti. She is a dedicated elementary school teacher and mother. We have five great children and one grandchild. We live in Draper, Utah.
Thanks for visiting our site. I look forward to meeting you in person and learning how we may be of service to you. Give our Midvale office a call, or email me using the link below and let’s arrange a time to explore your options.
Introducing Midvale Chiropractor Dr. Monica Mills
Dr. Monica Mills uses highly advanced techniques and methods which offer specific care to suit each individual person. She is dedicated to your wellness and has received incredible results where many thought they could never be helped.
It is the mission of Dr. Mills to serve every human being with respect, honesty, authenticity and love.
Dr. Mills is originally from Oakville, Ontario in Canada. She completed her Bachelors of Sciences degree from the prestigious University of Western Ontario with a dual major in Biology and Environmental Sciences, and then continued towards her honors in Cellular Biology with a special interest in nerve regeneration and prosthesis. It was this interest that changed her course from dentistry to chiropractic. She obtained her Doctorate from the Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2000.
Before Cottonwood Chiropractic, Dr. Mills successfully practiced in Southern California. She is board certified and is additionally certified as an Industrial Disability Evaluator and Qualified Medical Evaluator by the IMC-CA.
Dr. Mills utilizes the most advanced information available in chiropractic today. She continues post graduate studies on natural health and wellness care, traveling all over the country to attend workshops and seminars on a variety of cutting edge health programs.
The difference between the patient care at Cottonwood Chiropractic and many other offices is the personalized approach to each patients' needs. While relief of neck pain, back pain, headaches, etc. is often the short term goal, the combination of adjusting techniques and corrective rehabilitation methods used at Cottonwood Chiropractic make it possible to make healthy changes in the spine and body which can keep the patient from experiencing the same symptoms again.
Dr. Mills and her husband are thrilled to be settled in Utah! Dr. Mills enjoys scrapbooking as well as family and outdoor activities with her husband and their two adorable children.
"Thank you for taking the time to visit our site. You can contact us by phone or email using the link below to arrange a time to explore your options."
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