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DR. TRACY J. SMITH

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After suffering a knee injury playing high school football, I was sent to a Chiropractor for treatment and remember quite clearly seeing people literally limp into treatment rooms and leave upright and appearing fine.  I was fascinated how these doctors could provide people with such immediate relief.  That day I began looking into a career in chiropractic.  

Following graduate school in 2001, I began practice in Sioux Falls and one year later, I opened Natural Arts Chiropractic & Acupuncture with my lovely wife Tricia.  We enjoy working together and between the two of us, we cover a lot of ground in terms of conditions we treat.  With the use of our therapies, I have overcome ruptured discs in my neck and back without the need for surgery or extensive medications.  This alone was worth the time dedicated to becoming a Chiropractor as we have 5 wonderful and energetic children to keep up with.

I enjoy practicing in such a great community and we have very good relationships with health care providers in all areas.  I enjoy seeing providers work together to break down old barriers between medicine and chiropractic.  While there will always be those at the extreme ends in any conflict, I choose to be in a position where I can serve my patients the most, and that position is one where I can work with providers of all types.  The best providers I've come across in my lifetime are those that are humble, caring, open minded, ask lots of questions, and then deliver care based on what they've learned because they choose to service their patients' needs first.  These are the providers I love working with and not surprisingly, so do my patients.  

EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Chiropractic - Northwestern Health Sciences University 2000
  • Bachelor of Science (Bio) - Northern State University 1997

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Acupuncture - Northwestern Health Sciences University 2006

LICENSURE

  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners  (NBCE) 2000
  • South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners (SDBCE) 2000

MEMBERSHIPS

  • South Dakota Chiropractic Association (SDCA) 
  • American Chiropractic Association (ACA


DR. TRICIA SCHWARTZ-SMITH

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I was 15 years old at a gymnastics camp and did a back flip, landing awkwardly on my head and neck.  I couldn't move it very well and after the initial shock was over, I started to move about and after realizing I could move my arms and legs, nobody present was real concerned about spinal cord injury, so I was sent home and told to see a doctor when I could.  The next day,  my parents took me to a local Chiropractor for the first time.  I walked in a little nervous but walked out of there that day with full range of motion and a completely pain free neck.  I remember telling my mother as we left that was what I wanted to do.


On my journey through schooling, I considered the different types of healthcare.  Medicine, Chiropractic,  Osteopathic.  As I researched the different philosophies and areas of focus, I came to the conclusion I would continue on to Chiropractic school.  Following graduation in the winter of 2000, I moved to Sioux Falls and opened up my first practice.  I moved that practice in the spring of 2002 and opened up Natural Arts with my husband.

I thoroughly enjoy practicing and caring for my patients, and am fortunate enough to be able to do so in such a great community.   My husband and I feel blessed to be able to raise our five children in  Sioux Falls.

EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Chiropractic - Northwestern Health Sciences University 2000
  • Bachelor of Science (Bio) - University of South Dakota 1996

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Acupuncture - Northwestern Health Sciences University 2000
  • Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation - Northwestern Health Sciences University 2006

LICENSURE

  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners  (NBCE) 2000
  • South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners (SDBCE) 2000

MEMBERSHIPS

  • South Dakota Chiropractic Association (SDCA) 
  • American Chiropractic Association (ACA)



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KAMI - B.S.

Kami joined Natural Arts in December 2008 and is the clinic's office manager.  She is involved in all daily aspects of running the clinic.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE

  • University of Sioux Falls (BS) 2008

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KARI - L.M.T.

Kari joined the Natural Arts team in April, 2006.  She is a licensed massage therapist and a graduate of National American University. 

EDUCATION / LICENSURE

  • National American University (LMT) 2006
  • South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy (SDMT) 2008


SHANNON - lMT

Shannon joined the Natural Arts team as an intern in February 2011.  She is a graduate of National American University. 

EDUCATION / LICENSURE

  • National American University (LMT) 2011
  • South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy (SDMT) June 2011


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