Friendswood Chiropractor, Dr. Pete Lessenger
"I just wish I had known then what I know now...(don't we all)."
Dr. Lessenger was not introduced to Chiropractic until his mid 20's. It was then that his sister took him to her chiropractor for treatment of headaches. WOW! What a difference. It was shortly after this experience that Dr. Lessenger decided this was a 'natural' choice for him to be able to help others the way he had been helped and he decided to become a chiropractor.
Dr Lessenger got his pre-chiropractic education at the local community college where his studies included the basic sciences. After completing his pre-chiropractic studies, he was accepted at Palmer College of Chiropractic, the birthplace of Chiropractic as we know it today. While there, studies included more chemistry, biology, etc. with a major emphasis on anatomy, human physiology, x-ray, diagnosis and adjusting techniques.
After graduating in 1984, Dr. Lessenger accepted an associateship where he worked and gained valuable experience in an office with three other doctors. Then in 1989 he opened his own office in Iowa and practiced there for 15 years before relocating to Friendswood, Texas in 2000.
Since graduating, Dr. Lessenger has continued his education with multiple seminars on topics such as sports injuries, auto injuries, nutrition, orthopedic & neurological examination, and rehabilitation exercises. Dr. Lessenger also is certified in acupuncture and recently completed a 300 hour course on internal disorders and uses multiple testing procedures to detect and treat nutritional deficiencies before actual symptoms have a chance to manifest. "This allows us to be more specific in our nutritional recommendations so a patient is not taking a supplement that may not be needed in their case".
We are attempting to improve the health of our community, our state, and our nation one spine at a time. While we realize that not everyone will agree with our approach to health, nor will everyone follow through completely with our recommendations, we try to give our patients as much information as we can about their health so they can make an informed decision as to what they want to do to help themselves have a healthier life. The decisions they make and the care they receive are their responsibility, and we are just here to help where we can with those we have the opportunity to serve.
Dr. Lessenger and his wife, Carolyn, live in Friendswood. They have 6 children, all grown, and 11 grandchildren. In his spare time, Dr. Lessenger enjoys woodworking, golf, softball, volleyball, bowling, and riding his bicycle. He also enjoys flea markets and antiques with his wife.
"Thank you for visiting our site. I look forward to meeting you in person and learning how we may be of service to you. Give our office a call, or email me using the link below and let’s arrange a time to explore your options."
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