Dr. Mark Morningstar

Dr. Morningstar graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in June of 2002. He was published in a medical research journal as a student, ultimately earning a spot in the chiropractic research honor society. He is the youngest doctor ever inducted into the Royal College of Chiropractic Medicine, and currently serves as the Director of Research for the Pettibon Institute, a company dedicated to the advancement of non-surgical spine and posture rehabilitation. Dr. Morningstar is also one of the founding members of the international Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT), and remains active in conducting and publishing research in the areas of scoliosis, spine rehabilitation, and pain management.

“My practice philosophy is simple: everything up front. In the Pettibon System, every patient is tested to see if they will respond to the treatment protocol. I always try to picture myself as the patient. If I were the patient, I would want to know if the treatment will help, how long it will take, and what it will cost, all up front. It’s very frustrating when someone with a chronic problem goes through weeks of treatment only to be let down at the end. Here, we give every prospective patient a sample treatment first. From that sample treatment, we can determine if beginning a treatment plan if appropriate for you. That way, if you are accepted as a patient, you can rest assured that you will receive a measurable benefit. If not, then we can refer you to the most appropriate specialists for your problem.”