DR. TRICIA SCHWARTZ-SMITH

When I was 15, I was at a gymnastics camp and did a back flip and landed awkwardly on my head and neck.  I couldn't move it very well and assumed that I had really messed up my neck.  After the initial shock was over, I started to move about and after realizing I could move my arms and legs, nobody 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.  Allopathic, 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
• Facial rejuventation - Northwestern Health Sciences University 2006

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