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In the photograph previously mentioned, prominently sitting in the center of the first row, bearded and wearing a white shirt, is his son, Dr. B.J. Palmer. B.J. was credited with assembling the world’s largest collection of the bones of the spine. This osteological collection added greatly to the scientific understanding and application of chiropractic. B.J. was also credited with the first use of a new medical discovery called X-ray for further investigation of the spine. He also started the first commercial radio station in the country, WOC — “Wonders of Chiropractic.” He hired future President Ronald Reagan as an announcer! He was an impressive innovator and his passion for chiropractic dramatically expanded the profession worldwide. Soon after graduating from Palmer, my grandfather opened a practice in Williamsport, PA. The story is that in his office, located on the town square, he built a successful practice — seeing 100 patients per day for a fee of $1 per adjustment! Quite the entrepreneur, after purchasing a Packard automobile and a large home, he then purchased five movie theatres. During the Great Depression in 1929 , he lost his theaters and resorted to treating patients in exchange for food. However, he kept his beloved Packard — and his house! In 1925, my father, Henry Paul, an only child, was born to Henry and Ellen. After serving with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during
Grandparents' graduation, Feb. 24, 1923
World War II, he followed in his parent’s footsteps and attended Palmer College. After graduating in 1948, he joined his father in practice (Ellen had retired). Together they practiced successfully until my grandfather’s death in 1960. My father maintained a successful practice in Williamsport for 35 years until he and my mother moved to Allentown near family. He practiced with me for about two years before retiring. It was such a pleasure having him in the office. I greatly admired him, not only in his role as my father, but as a competent and compassionate healer. He died in 1997. Why did I decide to become a chiropractor? Growing up during the early years of the space program with NASA astronauts going into space and having been fascinated from an early age by astronomy, I imagined myself as an astronaut. I later found out that the astronauts were all military fighter pilots made in the “Top Gun” mold. That
admire their ability to help patients get out of pain, and regain and maintain their health, without the use of drugs or surgery. Following the family tradition, I attended Palmer College of Chiropractic earning my DC, doctor of chiropractic, diploma in 1976. After some additional post graduate education, and two associateships, I opened Cedar Crest Chiropractic in Allentown on June 1, 1980. Many of you may also fondly remember my mother, Elizabeth, who ran our front desk for 15 years. We were so fortunate to have her as part of our team. She passed in 2020. Currently, we’re also appreciative to have our very dedicated staff — we’re a great team! This year, on June 1, I will have provided 47 years of service to thousands of residents in the Lehigh Valley. My team has made this possible and it’s been quite a rewarding adventure! I am continually amazed at the ways chiropractic treatment positively impacts all of you, our valued patients. You each have your own personal success story of getting out of pain and improving your overall health. It’s extremely rewarding to have helped each of you in your path towards wellness so you can chase your dreams, big and small! Thank you for trusting me and my team with your health and for sharing your success with others. I am forever thankful to my grandparents and father for passing on the torch of chiropractic as a safe, effective health care treatment without drugs and surgery.
ruled me out! Having grown up with a father and grandparents who were
chiropractors, the profession was a natural “Plan B.” I was always around the office with my grandfather and father and grew to
Here’s to a bright future for chiropractic and for all of us!
Dr. B.J. Palmer, son of Dr. D.D. Palmer, founder of chiropractic
In knowledge and health,
–Dr. Paul Braadt
Grandparents Henry and Ellen
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