Dr. Doug Matzner completed his pre-professional studies at EasternIllinoisUniversity before completing five years of professional training in 1981 at the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois.

Most people are unaware of the training that goes into becoming a chiropractic physician. Prior to graduation, Dr. Matzner was trained in internal and laboratory diagnosis, orthopedics, pediatrics, toxicology, clinical nutrition, acupuncture and radiology. He also performed and read EKGs and conducted gynecologic exams.

In the course of his post-graduate education he has been certified as a primary care physician, certified in whiplash diagnosis and treatment as well as rear-impact automobile crash reconstruction, has earned fellowship status in the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture, and is a board-certified Diplomate of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He has been deeply involved in his State professional organization, the Illinois Chiropractic Society, and served as its president in 2003 and 2004.

As both a licensed physician and a legislative advocate fighting for patient rights, Dr. Matzner has been following the unmistakable trend of disease as our nation’s health care crisis has reached epidemic proportions.  Although he continues to treat patients for orthopedic problems, using primarily chiropractics, acupuncture, exercise and nutrition, he also guides his patients into creating an improved level of wellness, focusing on three key areas of physical health: improving the body, enhancing nutritional intake, and reducing stress. Simply treating symptoms rather than addressing the source, has never been something Dr. Matzner has settled for.

Dr. Matzner’s commitment to the health and wellness of his patients was recognized in 2010, when the Illinois Chiropractic Society honored him with the Chiropractic Physician of the Year award.  A personal goal since beginning his chiropractic career, Dr. Matzner is pleased to accept the award as proof that his work as a healer has made such a difference for his patients.

Dr. Matzner has been an active community speaker since 1981. He is pleased to speak with individuals and address corporations about the very real possibilities of achieving good health, reducing health care costs, increasing productivity, and improving workers’ sense of well being.