Today we’d like to introduce you to Craig Hennie.
Hi Craig, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
In 1994 I was involved in a fairly serious car accident. As time and treatment went by, I was unable to obtain relief from a constant, chronic headache. I had MRIs, CT scans, x-rays, EMGs and no one could pinpoint the cause. I had chiropractic care post-accident which was very beneficial, but did not resolve the headaches. I went to a few physical therapists with no improvement.
Around Christmas two and a half years later I ran into a family friend who was a semi-retired chiropractor. He saw the pain on my face and asked me what was wrong. I told him my story and he invited me into his office. I told him, “but I already tried Chiropractic.” His response was, “You have tried one Chiropractor, how many MDs have you been too?” So with some reluctance, I made an appointment.
I walked into his office with 3 inches of reports, x-rays and MRIs. He asked me if anyone had taken any x-rays while I was standing. The answer was no and he took some films.
He called me into his office and started explaining things to me, at which point I said, “can you fix this or not?” I was tired of people’s opinions, etc., after all I had been told by every type of “ologist” I could see what was wrong, but no one could fix me.
Dr. Hank Schiedt adjusted my neck and for 20 minutes I was headache free for the first time in 2.5 years. After a series of treatments, I was headache free. I was back!
His practice partner, Dr. Stancil, saw how intrigued I was with my care and began to not so subtly suggest I become a chiropractor. After much discussion I decided that helping people return to normal or as close to normal as we can get them is my life’s calling. I finished my prerequisites and entered Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Mo.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It certainly hasn’t been a smooth road, owning a business in today’s healthcare culture is challenging. I was in a second accident in 2004. I was going to work early on a monday morning and a car ran a redlight and struck the Explorer I was in on the drivers side door. The person who ran the light unfortunately didn’t survive. I was taken to the hospital on a board with loss of feeling in my left arm. The recovery from that MVA was arduous but taught me despite the accident not being my fault, I was responsible for getting better.
As you know, we’re big fans of Homberg Chiropractic. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
I have served the community since 2002. Headaches are a passion of mine-A headache is never a normal finding! The office specializes in functional restoration of the spine and movement. I have extensive training in non-spinal adjusting including visceral manipulation. I work on hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, feet and we see tremendous results from the therapies.
Board Qualified for Acupuncture
Board Qualified Certified Medical Examiner (CME)
Completed International Academy of Medical Acupuncture Programand Acupractice Program
Mastery Series Completion of Non-Spinal Disorders (Extremity-ankle,feet, shoulder, knees hips wrist etc.)
Recipient of Hawk Award (diagnosing a life threatening condition others had missed)
Clinical Service Award, Clinical Excellence Award, Bones Award-First and Only Student Doctor to ever receive all 3 awards
Completed Cold Laser Training
Kinesio Tape Trained
Basic and Advanced Training Completed in the Whiplash Certification Program at the San Diego Spine Institute
Graduated From Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City Mo 2002
First President of the Chiropractic Biophysics Club
Have worked Professional Athletes from football to hockey to track, Olympic Athletes, College Athletes
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
UnBroken is my favorite book.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://hombergchiropractic.com
- Facebook: Homberg Chiropractic and Wellness
