DR. TRACY J. SMITH

I was 16 years old, had recently suffered a knee injury playing sports, and was sent for a visit to a local Chiropractor.  After my initial evaluation, I was treated and returned for several treatments thereafter.  On one of my return visits, I was taken to an "overflow" area in the back as they were quite busy.  I sat on a chair with electrical stimulation therapy on my leg.  From this area, I was able to see down the hallway where the treatment rooms were.  I looked around and watched people literally limp into treatment rooms and leave upright and appearing pain free.  I was fascinated that these doctors could use their hands to provide people with such immediate relief.  It was at that moment I knew I wanted to become a Chiropractor.

Following undergraduate and professional schooling, I opened up my practice in Sioux Falls in February 2001.  In the fall of 2002, I moved my practice an began Natural Arts Chiropractic & Acupuncture with my lovely and talented wife.  I have enjoyed watching our practice grow, seeing so many people leave our office pain free and living a healthier life.

I am a big believer in what we do, not just from seeing it in my practice, but from personal experience.  With the use of adjustments, traction, acupuncture, and massage therapy, I have overcome ruptured discs in my neck and lower back without the need for surgery.  This alone was worth the time dedicated to becoming a Chiropractor as having 5 wonderful and energetic children requires a healthy spine! 

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