BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) — A Burbank chiropractor who’s become a social media sensation is changing the lives of his patients and hopes his fun, educational content will continue to help people all over the world.
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we introduce you to one of the most sought-after chiropractors in the world, Dr. Donovan Smorich of Full Function Specialty Chiropractic Clinic.
“I just really want to connect with everyone.”
Smolic, known as Dr. Donovan, is of Filipino descent and first discovered chiropractic through breakdancing. According to his websiteWhen he was 13, he injured his spine while breakdancing.
The chiropractor adjusted his spine and the pain disappeared within seconds, and at that moment he knew he wanted to become a chiropractor.
In the age of social media, his work can now be seen all over the world.
“I enjoy entertainment, so I make videos to entertain people,” he told Eyewitness News in a recent interview.
that’s all 350,000 followers on Instagram and 100,000 on YouTubeHis videos capturing patients’ genuine and natural reactions of relief consistently go viral.
“This program gives me more opportunities to work with people who have a lot of different issues and don’t have the answers because no one is educating them enough,” Dr Donovan said, “so this program allows me to reach people and I’m amazed that people from all over the world want to meet with me.”
It’s true! People even fly out to Burbank just to see him.
“I really want to connect with everyone, educate everyone about health, and influence everyone, so [social media] “First of all,” he said.
It’s not just about joking and laughing
Dr Donovan has had patients overseas who have tried his extensive research and is always ready to help patients, whatever their situation may be.
Take Kelly Horton, for example: Thirteen years ago, Horton had a cancerous tumor and bone removed from her right cheek.
“It looked like he’d had a stroke,” she said. “His whole face was contorted.”
Horton didn’t think she’d ever be able to open her mouth again. She couldn’t eat, no one would look at her or help her, and she couldn’t get dental care or plastic surgery.
Then Dr. Donovan came in.
“When she came to me, I already knew what she needed, and I knew it wouldn’t be too invasive,” he says. “I knew it would be of great benefit to her.”
“When I came here I had a lot of pressure in my head that had been going on for 13 years,” Houghton said. “After the first adjustment I was 100 percent cured and it hasn’t happened again since.”
After some facial adjustments and several treatments later, Houghton is now living a nearly normal life.
“It’s really been a life-changing job,” she said. “I came here with low expectations, and he’s far exceeded them so far.”
So how does Donovan feel about being able to make a difference in someone’s life?
“It feels really good,” he said with a beaming smile. “I have to get used to it. People tell me so many things that have changed their lives, I feel like I have to hold myself back.”
To learn more about Dr. Donovan and his Full Function Specialty Chiropractic Clinic, click here.
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