About Dr. Jake

Dr. Jake (my husband) is a wonderful, energetic doctor who wants to help teach his patients to truly understands what is means to be healthy... But he would say he is first and most importantly a husband, father and follower of Christ. He is a Maximized Living Doctor and practices Victory Chiropractic and Wellness in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Jake here to answer your questions! He is open to anything but most requests are about health, particularly children's health. If you feel stuck in a medical model with no answers, he is 100% committed to finding an answer for you. Read more about Ask Dr. Jake.

Raising Healthy Families {3 Simple Steps}

Written by Dr. Jake, Ask Dr. Jake Contributor Now that we are into our thirties and most of our friends, family and patients have children under the age of twelve, we have began to recognize that most folks don't understand the most important principle of life besides loving the Lord, it's your health. There are some very simple, lateral changes that you can make with your lifestyle that will reap untold benefits with your health. Here are 3 simple steps to keep your family healthy … [Read more...]

Ask Dr. Jake {Moringa Plant, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Food Pyramid}

Do you have any health related questions? About anything?If so, you are in the RIGHT place!This is another week of the "Ask Dr. Jake" feature, we took a break for a few months and we're glad to be back! We have been loving all of the questions! You can read more about Dr. Jake and his qualifications or types of questions he answers here. Robert asks:Have you guys ever heard of Zija International? It is a Christian-based international company promoting the benefits of the Moringa plant ... … [Read more...]

Ask Dr. Jake {Runners Knee, Infertility, Torticollis}

Do you have any health related questions? About anything?If so, you are in the RIGHT place!This is another week of the "Ask Dr. Jake" feature, we took a break for a few weeks and we're glad to be back! We have been loving all of the questions! You can read more about Dr. Jake and his qualifications or types of questions he answers here. Brittany asks:I have gone to my dr about this, and without doing xrays or anything he just assumed it was "runners knee". I started running about 2 years ago … [Read more...]

Ask Dr. Jake {Restless Leg Syndrome, Health Insurance Savings}

Do you have any health related questions? About anything?If so, you are in the RIGHT place!This is another week of the "Ask Dr. Jake" feature, we took a break for a few weeks and we're glad to be back! We have been loving all of the questions! You can read more about Dr. Jake and his qualifications or types of questions he answers here. Jennifer asks:I am in my 5th month of pregnancy with my third child. I am having restless leg syndrome just like I had with my 1st child. If I get adjusted, … [Read more...]

Ask Dr. Jake {Car Accident, Infant Formula, Green Tea}

Do you have any health related questions? About anything?If so, you are in the RIGHT place!This is week 7 of the "Ask Dr. Jake." If you had been expecting a post the past couple of week, I appoligize, we have been super busy at the office, getting people healthy! You can read more about Dr. Jake and his qualifications or types of questions he answers here. Audrey asks:One week ago we were hit by another vehicle on the interstate. We were blessed that there are no visible signs of severe damage … [Read more...]

Ask Dr. Jake {Low Back Pain, Getting Adjusted to Getting Adjusted, Constitpation}

Do you have any health related questions? About anything?If so, you are in the RIGHT place!This is week 6 of the "Ask Dr. Jake" feature, we took a break last week and I talked about us Waiting on God... can be hard but well worth it! We have been loving all of the questions! You can read more about Dr. Jake and his qualifications or types of questions he answers here. LaNette asks: I was in the nursery at church a couple of weeks ago and must have picked up a kid and twisted wrong....didn't … [Read more...]

Ask Dr. Jake {Numbness & tingling, Chiropractic Skeptic, and ADHD}

Do you have any health related questions? About anything?If so, you are in the RIGHT place!This is week 5 of the "Ask Dr. Jake" feature, we took a break last week and I talked about us Waiting on God... can be hard but well worth it! We have been loving all of the questions! You can read more about Dr. Jake and his qualifications or types of questions he answers here. Lisa asks:I am currently experiencing numbness/tingling and pain (like sharp needles) in my left thigh. The affected area is only … [Read more...]

Ask Dr. Jake {Allergies, Constipation, Mono & Sleeping Issues}

Do you have any health related questions? About anything? If so, you are in the RIGHT place!This is week 4 of the "Ask Dr. Jake" feature, we took a break last week and I talked about us Waiting on God... can be hard but well worth it! We have been loving all of the questions! You can read more about Dr. Jake and his qualifications or types of questions he answers here. Elizabeth asks:I have a constant stream of drainage in my sinuses...what could be causing this? I do have seasonal allergies, … [Read more...]

Ask Dr. Jake {hormones, once a month adjustments, devestated immune system}

 Do you have any health related questions? About anything?  If so, you are in the RIGHT place! This is week 3 of the "Ask Dr. Jake" feature! We have been loving all of the questions! You can read more about Dr. Jake and his qualifications or types of questions he answers here.   Jacqueline from Deep Roots at Home asks:I have been trying to find out more information on maca, a possible substitute for HRT or bio-identical hormones. does Jake know this herb or have any experience with it? I … [Read more...]

Ask Dr. Jake {Shoulder Pain, Baby Formula & Asthma}

Do you have any health related questions? About anything?If so, you are in the RIGHT place!This is week 2 of the "Ask Dr. Jake" feature! We have been loving all of the questions! You can read more about Dr. Jake and his qualifications or types of questions he answers here. Rosalind from A Little R&R asks:After the birth of my 1st son, who is now 2, I began experiencing shoulder pain. I chalked it up to: 1. having been hospitalized for 2 weeks prior to his birth (thus lying down a lot - … [Read more...]