Meet the Doctors

Dr. Rick Dowell


 
Dr. Rick was born and raised in North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he majored in Biology. It was in college, that he was first introduced to the wonders of chiropractic care. Suffering from migraines for most of his childhood and adolescent life, Dr. Rick was encouraged to visit a chiropractor by his room mate. Skeptical at first, he learned that chiropractic was not only used to treat back and neck pain, but a variety of other conditions that arise from misalignments of the spine. The icing on the cake was that he was no longer suffering from the debilitating headaches. Armed with that knowledge, he made the choice to attend chiropractic school at Life College.

While at Life College, Dr. Rick was educated as to the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic. He not only excelled clinically, but academically as well, being named to the Dean's List for 10 out of 14 quarters. Upon graduation, he began practicing in Norcross, Georgia. During his time in practice, he was blessed to have been the official chiropractor for several area LA Fitness'. He has also counseled several large companies on ergonomics and employee wellness.

In January of 2003, Dr. Rick purchased Central Chiropractic here in Austin. In the last 2yrs, he has enjoyed phenomenal success and thoroughly enjoys the community in which he practices. His goal is to change the lives of the community, one spine at a time.

Dr. Chris Cox


 
Dr Chris Cox is from New York City. In High School his enrollment in Honors Science and Math as well as his athletic participation in track, basketball, and wrestling enabled him to win a scholorship to Cornell University. He earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in addition to rowing on their crew team and traveled to help build and document the first Indian Tribal Museum in Window Rock Arizona.
 
Returning to New York he taught in the Public School System implementing programs which took underprivileged innercity school children to nature conservation programs in upstate NY as well as Puerto Rico. Was the Union Representative for this district, and earned a Master's degree in Mathematical Education.
 
Attended Life University College of Chiropractic learning various techniques, worked with athletes and graduated with honors.
 
Worked in Washington DC with Medisyn Provider Network as a chiropractor, coordinating an office of  Orthopedic, Nuerologic, and Chiropractic doctors while caring for patients involved in tramatic car and pedestrian accidents. Associated with Washington DC Sport and Spine Rehab working with activity based patients involved in daily life and sports related issues.
 
Moved to first Germany and then Peru to impliment chiropractic programs and absorb cultural information in both countries. (What a great way to travel!)
 
Relocated to Beautiful Austin Texas for the scenery and weather (Yes I know it gets too be over 100 degrees here but I love the heat!) to work in Central Chiropractic Clinic spreading holistic based care to all.
 
It is through release of stress, participating in physical activities which are fun such as dance, rowing, basketball etc, eating well and getting regular gentle chiropractic care of which his philosophy of healthy living is based.