Dr. Laurie Mestdagh is of Belgian decent and was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Dr. Mestdagh was introduced to Chiropractic at a young age, suffering with severe asthma, headaches, and many serious injuries from sports. Dr. Mestdagh received enormous benefits from chiropractic care which corrected the cause of his problems, restoring his health completely. Dr. Mestdagh attended the University of Manitoba for six years, graduating with honors and two degrees. He left Canada to pursue his education at the famous Life Chiropractic College in Atlanta, Georgia, graduating with highest honors, Summa cum Laude, and winning the prestigious and coveted Clinician Award for Outstanding Service. Dr. Mestdagh also taught anatomy dissection lab and further received a diploma in physiotherapy at the Brennau College, University of Georgia. Dr. Mestdagh returned to Winnipeg to practice in 1981 and soon established one of the largest practices in Canada, caring for over 15,000 patients. He returned to the U.S in 2002 establishing himself in Columbia as an outstanding practitioner, and resident in his community.
Dr. Mestdagh has been actively involved in his profession with membership in the International Chiropractic Association, Illinois Chiropractic Society, and is board certified in the USA, Canada, Illinois, Arizona and Manitoba. In the community, he helped establish food drives, collectively donating over one million pounds of food to the needy.
Dr. Mestdagh has taken over 200 post graduate educational courses to supplement his knowledge and desire to provide the finest care possible. Courses in neurology, orthopedics, nutrition, sports injuries, pediatrics, x-ray, diagnosis, auto and work injuries, and is knowledgeable in over 15 specific chiropractic adjusting techniques. He gives lectures and speaks to various organizations, groups and professionals, from hospitals to schools and church groups. Dr. Mestdagh also works closely with attorneys and insurance adjusters who deal with auto related and workers comp injuries, and has been called on to share his knowledge and experience as an expert witness in trial situations.
Dr. Mestdagh remains excited about practicing Chiropractic and about really helping people to eliminate their pain, improve their health, and improve their life. Dr. Mestdagh works with the whole person in improving spiritual, emotional, nutritional, and physical health. He likes you to know, no matter the circumstances, there is hope and you can overcome illness, injury, pain and depression. He is committed to this task naturally without the use of drugs or surgery. He says “Expect a Miracle!”
Hometown: Columbia, IL United States
Occupation: Chiropractor
Interests: Outside chiropractic, Dr. Mestdagh has always been attracted to the most unique experiences and has a dedicated goal of living an extraordinary life. He actively engages in running marathons, bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, balloon riding, backpacking in the wilderness, road trips with his family, golf, socializing with great friends, weight training, traveling the world experiencing other cultures such as Africa or sailing the South Pacific, playing competitive USTA tennis, rock climbing, meditation, and centering with the spirit.
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