Donald Ellis
Chiropractor
1412 Dauphin Street Mobile Alabama, 36604About
Dr. Donald Ellis is a Chiropractor practicing in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Ellis specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Ellis seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Prior to attending Life Chiropractic College, Dr. Don attended St. Petersburg Junior College where he attained an AA degree in Journalism in 1978, while at the same time playing baseball there. During one of his treatments on his pitching arm with Dr. Donald Krippendorf – a local chiropractor in St. Pete – a young Don Ellis had a brief, but career changing discussion resulting in changing his career path. Shortly after, Dr. Don did a 180 degree change from the arts, and the field of journalism, to science, and a path to the field of medicine.
Education and Training
Life Chiropractic College Doctor of Chiropractic 1984
Milligan College Pre-Medicine 1980
University of South Florida Chemistry 1980
Hillsborough Community College Chemistry 1980
Board Certification
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
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Professional Memberships
- Associate Scout - Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club
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