Midvale Chiropractor Dr. John Ratliff

"People have asked me why I became a chiropractor..."

Midvale Chiropractor, Dr. John Ratliff

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 six 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 fourth 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.”

                                The Journal of Physical Medicine, 1995.

My job is to help improve your alignment and posture so you can live a healthier pain free life.

I continue to take post graduate courses to stay up with latest evidence based protocols. 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.

If you have any questions about our Midvale chiropractor, or would like to learn more about chiropractic care at Cottonwood Chiropractic, please call us at (801) 562-2400 today!