The Holistic Roots of Chiropractic: Where Spirit, Mind, and Body Converge
Spiritual Foundations & Vitalistic Beginnings
Chiropractic began in 1895 with Daniel David Palmer (D.D. Palmer), a magnetic healer and spiritualist who believed healing derived from a deeper metaphysical force. He coined the concept of “Innate Intelligence”—a vitalistic life force, part of the Creator, flowing through the body and orchestrated by the nervous system
Holism, Soul, and the Body
Chiropractic was not conceived as a mechanistic system—it was rooted in holistic traditions that sought to integrate matter, body, life, soul, and Spirit via adjustment and reflection. Early philosophies around chiropractic lie within metaphysics and ontology, emphasizing a living, experiential paradigm rather than merely physical correction.
Balancing Science and Spirit
Today’s best practices often merge both:
Recognizing chiropractic's deep metaphysical roots— honoring its rich heritage.
Grounding care in scientific evidence and physiological mechanisms—to ensure credible, measurable outcomes.
This blend offers both meaningful, holistic experiences and rigorous, outcome-driven care—a model that embraces both body and spirit.
In Practice: At Ruach Chiropractic
At Ruach Chiropractic, we honor this integrated heritage by:
Valuing the spiritual depth of healing—recognizing the body’s innate wisdom.
Applying evidence-informed methods—such as movement, soft-tissue care, and breathwork.
Creating care that is both soulful and effective, offering patients resonance, relief, and results.
The legacy of chiropractic is more than adjustment—it’s about awakening the body’s own healing intelligence with both reverence and reason.
You are alive, that in of itself is a miracle. Realizing that your beating heart is not of your own accord is something we should reflect on. The divine Ruach lives within you and is keeping you sustained through each breath.
Express Gratitude.
Realize your inherent worth
Respect the last temple of God, the body.
Care for it with the utmost importance.
With Love,
Christopher Rhoten, D.C.
