ABOUT THE DOCTOR

Dr. Robert Simmen and his family

  • Born: Cheswick, PA (a native of the Pittsburgh area)
  • Graduate:  Doctor of Chiropractic (Cum Laude) from Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC.  Pre-chiropractic from University of Pittsburgh.
  • Specialist:  Gonstead Technique, headaches, migraines, sinusitis, neck pain, back pain, neuropathy, sciatica (leg pain), sports injuries, auto accidents, work injuries rehabilitation, pediatric care, geriatric care, arthritic conditions, pregnancy and nutrition.

“All through high school, I knew I wanted to be a part of the healthcare field and help sick people get better.  I went from wanting to be a physical therapist, a physician assistant and a pharmacist before discovering chiropractic.  I will never forget the day when I was in college between majors, and I met a doctor who told me that health and healing did not come from medications—it came from a properly functioning nervous system”.

MY CHIROPRACTIC STORY

After trying chiropractic for myself, I realized there was more to chiropractic than just getting people out of pain. I never experienced back pain. I just decided to try chiropractic to see if it was a hoax or not.  Ever since I was a child, I was told by doctors that my immune system was going to be weak and suppressed.  They were right! And the worst part about it was they never did anything about it.  After receiving chiropractic care, I went from being sick once a month to only three times a year.  It’s a shame I did not discover chiropractic when I was younger.

My wife, Heidi, was diagnosed with anxiety/panic attacks when she was 22 years of age.  The medical doctors prescribed a very addictive drug known as Effexor (a common drug prescribed for this condition).  She continued to have attacks 5-7 times a week and it started to interfere with her daily activities.  It got to a point where we did not know whether the effects were from the attacks or the medication.  Long story short, she conquered these attacks after receiving only 4 months of chiropractic care- and has not had an attack since.

My wife and I have been blessed with two beautiful and healthy children (Kaitlyn and Robby). Both have been under chiropractic care since they were only a couple days old.  Kaitlyn was born with borderline colic.  Parents who have had a child with this condition know exactly what we have gone through.  She has had phenomenal results with chiropractic care. There would have been a lot more sleepless nights if it weren’t for chiropractic in our lives.  Not only has chiropractic been proven to improve colic, it has also improved conditions such as ear infections, fevers, colds, flu, irritable bowel and the list continues. If this sounds intriguing to you, I would love to share more information with you.  To this day, both of my children have not received any vaccinations or one drop of medication and they continue to be the healthiest children I know.  Learn how your child can do the same!

“My purpose is to educate as many people as possible about chiropractic and to adjust them towards their optimal health.  My belief is that the human body was intelligently designed to fight off any illness or dis-ease, as long as the body is functioning at its optimum potential and not being distorted in any way, shape or form.  I once had the belief that medicine can cure all.  That’s how I was raised.  However, after studying the physiology of the human body, I have become aware of the misuse and overuse of medication (both over-the-counter and prescribed). But I do realize that there is a need for medication and surgery in certain cases.  I challenge you to learn how chiropractic can make you a healthier individual, and at the same time decrease the amount of medications you may take.  It’s easier than you think!”

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 Dr. John Asks some important questions of interest to Pittsburgh residents - Chiropractor Pittsburgh Dr. John Asks...

What controls every cell, tissue and organ of your body?
DNA? Wrong. Immune system? Wrong? Hormones? Wrong. It's your nervous system, consisting of your brain, spinal cord and all the nerves of your body. When a chiropractor sees a Pittsburgh patient with say, stomach problems, we want to know why the brain is unable to properly control and regulate the stomach. Which prompts us to examine the nervous system—the focus of chiropractic care.
What is the significance of "growing pains?"
Chiropractors know that aches or pains at any age mean something's not right. In fact, many children go through stages of growth without aches or pains. So while "growing pains" may be common, they're not normal. That's why our Pittsburgh chiropractic practice sees lots of children. A chiropractic checkup for your child can often help detect and correct problems that are more difficult to correct in Pittsburgh adults.