The founder of Martin Chiropractic Clinic and its leader for more than thirty-five years, Michael Martin DC is a third generation chiropractor who continues to actively practice chiropractic in addition to teaching, training, and advising Doctors of Chiropractic across the country. Early in 2004 he created the consulting firm Chiro1 Inc, and serves as its CEO. The goal of Chiro1 is to improve the quality and availability of conservative and non-surgical Chiropractic care not only at MCC but around the country and the world.
Dr. Martin attended Cornell University before graduating from the National College of Chiropractic in Chicago. In addition to his Dr. of Chiropractic Degree, Dr. Martin holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Biology. He has served as president of the Texas Chiropractic Association, was once named Texas Young Chiropractor of the Year by the TCA and in 2008 was awarded the prestigious Keeler Plaque, recognizing him as the Texas Chiropractor of the Year. He is a Fellow of the prestigious International College of Chiropractors and continues to serve the Chiropractic Profession as the TCA representative to the American Chiropractic Association House of Delegates.
Dr. Martin has been an active member of the Plano community since 1977. Over the years his involvement has included the Plano Chamber of Commerce, the Plano Jaycees, and the Plano YMCA, and he has sponsored many local clubs and activities, including the Boy Scouts, the Dallas Cup Soccer Tournament and several Plano athletic teams.
Dr. Martin’s wife, Marcia, has been a part of MCC for over 30 years and of Chiro1 Inc since its inception. Today she continues to serve as the Executive Assistant to the President for both companies and is the Director of Physician Relations for Chiro1.
EDUCATION:
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York: 1971-1973
National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois
Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Biology
Doctor of Chiropractic Degree
Graduated September 1976 in an accelerated program and in top 20%
Diplomat of National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Student American Chiropractic Association
Sigma Phi Kappa – National Professional Fraternity
Special Research Project
“Patient Utilization of Lombard Chiropractic Clinic”
Primary teaching and care facility of NCC.
Project’s recommendations were presented to the College Board of Directors
POST-DOCTORAL EDUCATION:
Numerous Seminars in Chiropractic technique including:
Gonstead, Grostic Upper Cervical, Kinesiology, Motion Palpation,
Chiropractic Intensive Care and Extremity Adjusting
Numerous Seminars in Adjunctive Chiropractic Procedures including:
Physiotherapy, Spinal Rehabilitation, Gravity Inversion Therapy,
Nutritional Supplementation and Acupuncture, Neuromuscular Retraining,
Gait and Spinal Curve Retraining
Numerous Seminars on Diagnosis including:
Orthopedics and Neurology, X-ray and
Laboratory Analysis, Moire Topography and Permanent Impairment Rating
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
Illinois: Chiropractic Physician, January 1977 to Present
Texas: Doctor of Chiropractic, July 1977 to Present
CAREER SUMMARY:
1976-1977 Martin Chiropractic Clinic, Chicago, Illinois
Chiropractic Practice in Association with Dr. Lawrence A. Martin (father)
October 1977 – Present: Martin Chiropractic Clinic, Plano, Texas;
Presidentand CEO, Chiropractic Practice
January 2004 – Present: Chiro1, Inc.; Chiropractic Practice Consulting Firm
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS:
American Chiropractic Association
ACA Council on Diagnostic Imaging
ACA Council on Sports Injuries
ACA Texas State Organization Representative
Texas Chiropractic Association
Chairman: Legislative and Congressional Affairs Committee 1985-1989
Chairman: Committee on Practice, Protocols and Parameters 1990 – 1991
Chairman: Chiropractic Arbitration Committee on Workers Compensation 1990 – 1991
Chairman: Planning & Development 1990 – 1991
TCA Secretary: 1989 – 1990
TCA President Elect: 1990 – 1991
TCA President: 1991 – 1993
TCA Representative to the American Chiropractic Association 2011-present
Texas Chiropractic College Board of Regents –1989 – 1993
Budget Committee
Finance Committee
Fellow-International College of Chiropractors – 1990 to present
National College of Chiropractic Alumni Association
President’s Cabinet International
Century Club
Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research
Dallas County Chiropractic Society
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS:
1987 – TCA Special President’s Award
1988 – Texas Young Chiropractor of the Year
1989 – Special “A Team” Award for Coordination of Passage of New Texas Chiropractic Law
2008 – Keeler Plaque Award – Texas Chiropractor of the Year
2010 – Director’s Award – Most Distinguished Advocate of the Chiropractic Profession