The Doctors
Dr. Peter DeFranco
Dr. Peter J. DeFranco is a native Alabamian who received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he majored in Biology, and minored in Chemistry. In 1985, he graduated from the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois, and has been serving the health care needs of Jefferson County over the past 30 years.
He maintains his board certification from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. In addition to national board certification, he has broadened his skills and specialty in becoming certified in the Cox Flexion-Distraction technique, Spinal Impairment, Disability and IME review. Dr. DeFranco was honored to serve on the 1996 Olympic Medical Services staff here in Birmingham.
Dr. DeFranco is a member of the American Chiropractic Associations, Alabama State Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association and the Jefferson County Chiropractic Society
During his career, he has twice been elected "Young Chiropractor of the Year" by the Alabama State Chiropractic Association.
At the beginning of the millennium he was chosen by his peers as "The Chiropractor of the Year 2000.
Dr. Peter DeFranco has been elected to serve a four year term to the Alabama Board of Chiropractic Examiners for district 6.
The Alabama State Board of Chiropractic Examiners is the licensing and regulatory agency of the state of Alabama, which has the exclusive power and authority to issue, revoke and reinstate all licenses to practice chiropractic in the State of Alabama.
Their mission is to protect the health, safety and welfare of people of Alabama through regulation and licensure of doctors of chiropractic.
Dr. Jaxson Dangerfield
Dr. Dangerfield's journey in healthcare began in Fargo, North Dakota, where he was born and raised, attending Oak Grove Lutheran High School. Growing up in a family of healthcare professionals, he discovered his passion for helping others early in life. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of North Dakota before pursuing his calling in chiropractic medicine.
Graduating cum laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, Dr. Dangerfield is board certified with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He specializes in treating mechanical spine pain, headaches, and musculoskeletal conditions. His comprehensive approach to patient care incorporates multiple advanced therapeutic techniques, including Active Release Technique, Post Isometric Relaxation, Graston Soft Tissue Therapy, and Trigger Point Therapy. Dr. Dangerfield takes pride in treating patients from all walks of life, from competitive athletes to individuals seeking relief from everyday discomfort.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Dangerfield maintains an active lifestyle, enjoying golf, fishing, and following sports. His commitment to healthcare excellence, combined with his North Dakota roots and family background in medicine, enables him to provide compassionate, effective care to his patients.
