Ever since a young age, Dr. Velasco was interested in health and helping others. When he was in junior high school, he started a regular workout program at the gym, this involved aerobic, anaerobic, and flexibility training. It was during these years that Dr. Velasco grew curious about the inner workings of the human body and began each day studying and taking notes so one day he could share this knowledge. With a healthy curiosity, he started devising workout plans and goals for his friends. Through his determination and perseverance, he quickly became a sought after advisor to his community. While helping others achieve their workout goals, he realized the uniqueness of each person and how the human body adapts to the stresses that are placed upon it. It was at this time that Dr. Velasco decided to make this process his career path.
He attended Eastern Washington University to study exercise science/kinesiology; the study of human body movements. He spent a plethora of hours studying everything from muscles to joints, organs to nerves, even the cellular activities that make the body so adaptable. During his schooling he was fascinated that the human body is always in constant communication and striving for balance. It was here where he found the innate power of the body to heal and maintain itself.
In addition to regular course work, he also expanded his knowledge, teaching strength and conditioning classes, to extracurricular courses. During his senior year of college he was instructed to perform a 400 hour job shadow in a profession that interested him the most. He chose to shadow Dr. Morrow and Dr. Schweitzer, two very successful chiropractors. He got to experience the power of the adjustment to free up interference and couldn’t believe how much better he functioned. Watching people leave subluxation free was a life changing experience.
After graduation from Eastern, Dr. Velasco packed his car and drove down to Hayward, California where he attended Life Chiropractic College West. He spent many hours propped in front of books, studying everything he could get his hands on. Not only did he learn biology, but he learned about the subluxation, where to find it, and how to correct it. By correcting this subluxation, a misalignment of the vertebrae affecting the nerves from that area, the body could heal itself through proper communication. He started strengthening his adjusting skills as soon as he arrived. During these years in California, he met many colleagues, and advisors who’ve helped shape him into the person he is today. Dr. Velasco graduated with honors and excelled in the clinical portion of his schooling.
Despite all his schooling, his learning is never finished, and he is always striving to expand his knowledge and to be the best he can be. He is looking forward and is grateful to serving this community and help people regain their health.
If you have any questions about our Sammamish chiropractor, or would like to learn more about chiropractic care at Precision Chiropractic, please call us at 425-868-9025 today!
