Dooley Noted: 2/24/2016
The Person: Dr. Patrick Montgomery
His profession: Doctor of chiropractic, professor at Logan College of Chiropractic
How I met him:
In Jan 2004, I was enrolled as a student in Chiropractic Philosophy and Logan Basic Technique, two classes which Dr. Montgomery taught.
He would continue to change my life by leading through example, not only in his professional life but also his family life.
Dr. Montgomery gave up beautiful year-round weather and a very busy, successful chiropractic practice to bring his family closer together in Saint Louis, MO.
I was one of the thousands of lucky students he would inspire through his flawless palpation, impeccable clinical eye, and well-rounded medical knowledge.
How he has changed me:
Dr. Montgomery taught me early in my career of the importance of knowing anatomy. He would speak of his father, who had Gray’s Anatomy memorized to the point of remembering page numbers! This is no easy feat in a 1,500 + page, 7-point font tome.
Dr. Montgomery is a large, impeccably strong and healthy man – yet his palpation and adjustments are as light as air. He taught me the importance of a gentle hand and key coach’s eye – and how to marry them.
Through being treated by him for migraine, I learned the connection of sacral positioning to cranial positioning. Oftentimes, the cranium becomes too large the focus while its effects on the entire center of mass get ignored.
Dr. Montgomery is also a brilliant acupuncturist, combining his impeccable chiropractic skills with his acupuncture meridian therapy.
Few doctors on this planet can match his efficacy as a therapist, philosopher, and educator. I am honored and privileged to have been under his tutelage.
His answers to a list of my questions:
Book that changed you:
Lord of the Rings
Biggest mentor:
My father, Dr. Dale C. Montgomery
Secret to success:
Perseverance. Never doubt your inner voice. Never, never give up!
Secret to happiness:
Be yourself: everyone else is taken.
Secret to fitness:
Good food, regular exercise, good mind set
Secret to wealth:
Look for the best deal. Be patient, and work hard.
Best advice you’ve been given:
Be careful of what you ask for.
Thoughts are words, and words are prayers. Your prayers will come true if you believe in yourself.
Your acronyms:
Dr. M
(Dr. Montgomery is certified in over 100 techniques, so they were too numerous to list!)
How you can be contacted for assessments/help:
314-420-3503
Honor and acknowledge the people who change you.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley