Dr. Jose Cortes
Dr. Cortes embodies the American Dream. Born in Cienfuegos , Cuba and raised in Brooklyn he has overcome many disadvantages through dedication to school and hard work.
A nationally ranked body builder Dr. Cortes spent several years working as a personal trainer before becoming a chiropractor.One day in November, 1996 he sustained a serious injury while training. Dr. Cortes had experienced injuries before while playing college football, but this was altogether different.He experienced shooting pains down one leg and sharp jolts with any movement in the low back.He met a local chiropractor, Dr. David Rowe. After successful treatments, Dr. Cortes found his life’s purpose in Chiropractic and on the advice of Dr. Rowe enrolled at Life University (Atlanta, GA).
Immersing himself in the in the Gonstead Technique, Dr. Cortes earned the Gonstead Student Certification for proficiency and became a lead instructor for the Gonstead Club. He also founded the Gonstead Mentorship Program at Life University, which continues today to prepare students for clinical work.Dr. Cortes is a Gonstead Diplomate. He is currently working on his Wellness certificate and his certification in CBP as well.
Consistent with the RCO mission “to adjust as many individuals and families as possible through natural chiropractic care” Dr. Cortes recently went to Guatemala on a chiropractic mission trip. He feels that “all doctors should get involved with these mission trips. It was an incredibly humbling experience as well as being educational.” He is looking forward to his next mission trip.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Cortes enjoys tending to his cats, tinkering with his Jeep, and rooting for the New York Yankees!
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