The Philippine Government has high standards, and specific laws
regarding the individuals whom are allowed to practice chiropractic in the
Philippines. Currently Dr. Snow is the only individual whom has been certified
to practice chiropractic on Mindanao.
Many
dream of living a second life full of opportunity, and happiness.In 2005 Dr. Michael Snow sold his chiropractic practice of thirty years
in San Jose, California, and started a new life in the Philippines. The past
six years have brought him relaxation, and a new cultural awareness.Happiness has been rich and fulfilling. Dr. Snow obtained his under
graduate studies at Brigham Young University. In 1975 he received his
doctorate of chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic. Dr. Snow passed
all his board exams in 1975, and began a rewarding 30-year career in San Jose,
California.
Dr.
Snow has built a small practice into one of the largest chiropractic
facilities in the Philippines. The services provided included a full spectrum
of muscular skeletal diagnosis, and treatment. Complete physical examinations
performed on most patients. Testing and examinations include a complete
history, radiological studies, neurological, vascular, orthopedic testing,
range of motion studies, palpatory evaluation that included evaluation of the
muscle tone, joint mobility, and structural functional evaluation. Dr. Snow is
involved in all aspects of the patient’s examination, diagnosis, and
treatment.After a complete
evaluation, the patient is informed of the diagnosis, course of treatment, and
prognosis expected. Each treatment program is tailored to each specific
diagnosis. The course of care provided includes modalities such as ultrasound,
transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation, intersegmental or segmental joint
traction, trigger point therapy, myfacial release, exercise rehab, taping,
casting, bracing, activator, mechanical percussive mobilization, specific
spinal adjustment, and manipulation.
Dr.
Snow received certification in 1992 as a qualified medical examiner for the
State of California.He served as
an expert witness in three jury trials, and over 200 arbitration hearings.Dr. Snow is recognized as an authority on CAD and work injuries. In
1995 Dr. Snow was appointed as panel physician for American Specialty Health,
(ASH) which was and still is the largest HMO provider in the United States. He
continued to serve on the ASH panel until selling his practice in 2005.
During
the 30 years of private practice, Dr. Snow was known for his integrity,
honesty, and professional abilities.
Dr. Snow has been happily married to a Filipina for the past six years. He has
one Filipina daughter. He owns a lovely home in Davao City. Dr. Snow enjoys
the Filipino culture and is trying daily to learn the native languages.
Dr.
Snow brings teamwork, and enthusiasm to the Davao Pain Clinic. If you have any
questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call, or send Dr. Snow email at:
