Speakers

Linda Wheatland Smith, D.C is a chiropractor and certified acupuncturist. She is a 1982 graduate of Logan University and has been in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri for 42 years. She has post-graduate training in the diagnosis and treatment of muscular imbalances from Washington University School of Physical Therapy. She became certified in acupuncture in 1993.

Dr. Smith has taught at the graduate and post-graduate levels for Logan University, St. Louis University School of Medicine, and Washington University School of Physical Therapy. She has presented programs to Logan’s Spring Symposium and The Institute for Functional Medicine’s International Conference. Dr. Smith is the coauthor of two case studies in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine: Spontaneous Vertebral Artery Dissection Preempting Spinal Manipulative Therapy: A Patient Presenting with Neck Pain and Headache for Chiropractic Care, and A Case Report of an Intermuscular Lipoma: Presentation, Pathophysiology, Differential Diagnosis.

Dr. Smith has focused her practice on the comprehensive management of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. She is compelled by the challenge of interrupting the cycle of repeated incidents of acute low back pain with non-pharmacologic methods of care. She has developed an integrated, effective, and efficient protocol based on current research and clinical experience for managing this common and expensive condition.

Dr. Smith received the Humanitarian Award from Logan University for the creation of two chiropractic clinics serving the uninsured in the city of St. Louis. She was selected by Logan University as an outstanding alumnus and visionary.