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Introducing Benicia Chiropractor Dr. DeAnne Miller
I grew up in Iowa, the fountainhead of Chiropractic. At that time I had no idea what chiropractic was and certainly was not considering it as a career. However, my grandparents were farmers. Living off the land and respecting nature was an integral part of their lives. In conjunction with that my grandfather would see his chiropractor on a regular basis. In fact, his chiropractor was his primary doctor. The only time I remember him ever seeing his medical doctor was for emergencies or broken bones. Witnessing my grandparents lifestyle instilled in me an unwavering reverence for living in balance with nature and a deep respect for the healing intelligence within.
After graduating from Arizona State with a degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition, I knew I wanted to continue my education in the health field. I considered nursing school, physical therapy and osteopathic medicine but nothing was in line with my philosophy of health and healing. As fate would have it, while working out, I injured my back and was in desperate need of relief. I found myself in a chiropractic office and to my amazement was up and walking within a couple of visits. My chiropractor shared with me the essence of the chiropractic philosophy was to enable the body’s own innate intelligence to heal itself...no drugs, no side effects, no surgery. Finally, I had found a health system consistent with my philosophy!
Shortly after that, I found myself back in Iowa at Palmer Chiropractic College. Four years of intensive study and an externship trip to Nepal left me with a deep passion and commitment towards helping others in restoring their health.
At Essence of Life our vision is to provide life-enhancing nutrition and chiropractic care to all ages, in an environment which encourages people to embrace greater life expression and continued well-being.
Our philosophy at Essence of Life is based on the concept that a proactive approach is more sensible than a reactive one. We want to inspire and lead people to be healthier, better human beings, not because they are afraid of, or trying to avoid getting sick, but because they want to be healthy, well and want to get the most out of life!
It is my passion to take care of entire families. Having a specialty in Pregnancy and Pediatrics, I feel it is important for all babies to be checked by a chiropractor after the traumatic birth process. We know that ensuring children’s spine and nervous system are functioning at their best, not only contributes to their overall growth and development, but will produce a much healthier adulthood. Families who make choices for proactive health care are teaching their children that their health is a valuable asset. Young or old, everyone can benefit from better health through chiropractic care and nutrition!
With a small town feel and artistic flare, I am happy to call Benicia my home. Passionate about organic farming and gardening I enjoy growing fresh produce and flowers in my backyard. Nothing is better then walking into my backyard and picking fresh vegetables for dinner. Besides gardening, reading and walking along the waterfront with my dog Mogi I keep busy during my personal time with pilates, yoga and weightlifting which allows me to stay mentally grounded throughout the week. I also have developed a passion for reading and studying anything that deals with the topic of elevating human potential. I have integrated these teachings into my adjusting technique, and I'm absolutely thrilled with the life-changing results that we are seeing with our practice members.
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 office a call, or email me using the link below and let’s arrange a time to explore your options.