John Riggs MBA, DACO, DC, AA

Dr. John H. Riggs III, a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist (2012), graduated from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (1988). He has practiced in Michigan, California, Tennessee, and Texas with current licenses in Texas and Michigan. Prior to earning his doctorate, he completed associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in business administration. He currently teaches anatomy, physiology, and human biology at two local community colleges. He taught management classes at the college level for several years (classroom/online) and holds a lifetime California Community College Teaching Credential (business).

Dr. Riggs was appointed to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) from 2013-2019 (resigned in 2017) and chaired the Enforcement Committee. He represented the state at NBCE and FCLB meetings as a delegate/alternate and has participated in Part IV NBCE Exam committees. He also served on the Texas Tech University of Health Sciences (TTHUSC) Public Health Community Advisory Board (PHCAB).

Dr. Riggs is an Honorary Fellow of the FCLB. He holds postdoctoral certifications in acupuncture, laser therapy, and Graston Technique. Dr. Riggs is a member of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists. He has published 21 articles: 3 peer-reviewed articles (JMPT/JACO). 11 non-peer-reviewed articles (professional journals), and 7 martial arts articles (national and international journals). Dr. Riggs is married and currently practices in Dowagiac, MI. He holds a 5th-degree black belt and teaches classes and periodic seminars in Aikido. He has been in practice for 31 years.