Wayne Gordon, DC
The reason I became a chiropractor was due directly to the events of September 11, 2001. I was a high school teacher encouraging students to use that pivotal moment in the history of the world to make decisions that would radically improve humanity. As I reflected on that, I realized I was helping a lot of people as a teacher, but I wanted to have an even greater impact. I decided to try to help people feel better each day and by doing so that would be my way of being the change that I wanted to see in the world. As a chiropractor, I desire to relieve the pain and anguish of one so that they may be more of a blessing to the many that they connect with on a daily basis.
When I eulogized my brother, I told hundreds of people about his passion in life. Kevin could fix anything. When he repaired something for someone or made something for them, it was his way of expressing love. While that is true, he also did those things because it was basically like breathing for him. If he didn’t do it, then it was like not getting enough air. I understand just what that is like. I carry the same love and passion for fixing things, but for me it is the human body. I almost struggle to breath unless I see people getting well. Every day I encounter people that are struggling with being some fraction of the whole person they strive to be. My capacity to love comes out through my approach to healing as I get to bring them closer to perfect. It makes every workday invigorating. I am so grateful that people allow me to receive such fulfillment as I give maximum effort and expertise to alleviate their condition thereby returning them to the exceptional person they long to be.