A Place of Health Chiropractic
A Place of Health Chiropractic is a holistic and integrated chiropractic office at 2034 East Oakland Park Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, serving patients in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Wilton Manors. Dr. Donna Watson leads the practice. She graduated magna cum laude from Life Chiropractic College as a licensed chiropractor in 1994, went on to study advanced techniques taught across the country so she could offer patients more versatility, and started A Place of Health Chiropractic in Fort Lauderdale in 1996. Dr. Watson is a native Floridian, born in Coral Gables and raised in Dade and Broward Counties. The site tells the story that she came to chiropractic as a teenage competitive athlete after a car accident left her in pain that an orthopedic specialist told her could not be fixed, and that two weeks of care from a chiropractor who also practiced acupuncture returned her to competition. Her practice today is built around what the office calls proactive rather than reactive health care, meaning it works to identify and correct the underlying cause of illness instead of using suppressive drugs and treating symptoms alone. Core services include chiropractic care to improve joint and soft tissue function, acupuncture, massage therapy, cold laser therapy, focused shockwave therapy, Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, and Tai Chi. Additional services listed by the office include physical therapy, functional medicine, full blood work testing, blood type testing with associated diets, EMI testing, exercise programs, Chinese herbology, food and allergy testing, and weight loss. Conditions the site highlights include back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, numbness in the arms, pinched nerves, disc problems, TMJ, work injuries, pickle ball injuries, and auto accident injuries. Auto injury care is a particular focus. The office notes that Dr. Watson was a police officer before she became a chiropractor and saw firsthand what a seemingly minor injury could do to a person's health, says she has been treating auto accident injuries for over 28 years, and explains Florida's personal injury protection 14 day rule requiring treatment within 14 days of an accident. Shockwave therapy is described as a non-invasive alternative to surgery, prescription medication, and injections that boosts circulation, releases painful trigger points, and stimulates collagen production, with the focused wave reaching a depth of about 4.7 inches. Cold laser therapy applies red and near infra-red light to stimulate tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and reduce pain. Dr. Watson is board certified in acupuncture, holds a doctorate in naturopathic medicine, and is a Florida certified workers compensation doctor. She has been named to America's Top Chiropractors by the Consumers Research Council of America from 2009 through 2025 and to America's Best Chiropractors by the National Consumers Advisory Board from 2014 through 2025. On billing, the office says it gladly accepts most health insurance, offers affordable rates and flexible payment plans, and accepts CareCredit. New patients are pointed to an $89 first visit special that the site values at $200.
Services
Chiropractic care
Chiropractic treatment aimed at improving joint and soft tissue function. The office says it works to identify and correct the underlying cause of a condition rather than only treating the symptoms, and Dr. Watson uses techniques including Applied Kinesiology, Full Spine, Activator, Thompson, Cranio-Sacral, Cox, Gonstead, Upper Cervical, and Logan Basic.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture care described by the office as effective and all-natural pain relief. Dr. Watson has been board certified in acupuncture since 2000 and holds a diplomate in acupuncture.
Auto injury treatment
Care for injuries from motor vehicle collisions, including whiplash. The office notes that Florida enforces a personal injury protection 14 day rule requiring anyone injured in an auto accident to seek medical treatment within 14 days, and says Dr. Watson has been treating auto accident injuries for over 28 years.
Shockwave therapy
Focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy, which the office describes as a non-invasive option that boosts blood circulation, releases painful trigger points, and stimulates collagen production. The site says the focused wave is transmitted into the body up to a depth of about 4.7 inches.
Cold laser therapy
Application of red and near infra-red light to injuries to stimulate the cells that repair tissue, reduce inflammation, and reduce pain. The site lists it as helpful for acute soft tissue injuries, chronic pain syndromes, and slow healing wounds.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
2034 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, USA
FAQs
Who is the chiropractor at A Place of Health Chiropractic?
Dr. Donna Watson, D.C. She graduated magna cum laude from Life Chiropractic College as a licensed chiropractor in 1994 and started A Place of Health Chiropractic in Fort Lauderdale in 1996. She is board certified in acupuncture, holds a doctorate in naturopathic medicine, and is a State of Florida certified workers compensation doctor.
Is there an offer for new patients?
Yes. The office advertises an $89 first visit for new patients that includes a consultation, examination, first treatment, and report of findings, which the site describes as a $200 value. Call (954) 758-7991 or request an appointment through the site to arrange it.
What should I bring to my first visit?
The office asks you to be ready to provide your medical history, which it says is essential for preparing your course of treatment. Medical records such as diagnostic test results and imaging results, including x-rays and MRIs, also give the chiropractor important information about your condition.
What conditions does the office treat?
The site highlights back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, and numbness in the arms from conditions such as pinched nerves, auto accidents, disc problems, and TMJ. It also lists work injuries, pickle ball injuries, sports injuries, herniated discs, rotator cuff injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, bursitis, heel spurs, tennis elbow, and arch and foot pain.
Do you treat auto accident injuries?
Yes. The office says Dr. Watson has been treating auto accident injuries for over 28 years and that she was a police officer before becoming a chiropractor. It also points out that Florida enforces a personal injury protection 14 day rule, so anyone injured in an auto accident should seek medical treatment within 14 days or risk losing insurance coverage and potential compensation.
What is shockwave therapy used for here?
The office offers focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy as a non-invasive option for chronic pain that avoids drugs, injections, and surgery. It says the therapy boosts blood circulation by encouraging new blood vessel growth and reducing inflammation, releases painful trigger points with a wave focused up to a depth of about 4.7 inches, and stimulates collagen production to help repair and regenerate tissue.
Do you take insurance?
The office says it gladly accepts most health insurance. For people without insurance, it says it has highly affordable rates and flexible payment plans, and it also accepts CareCredit for out of pocket healthcare expenses. Call (954) 758-7991 to check your specific plan before booking.
What are the office hours and where is it located?
A Place of Health Chiropractic is at 2034 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, and it also serves the Oakland Park and Wilton Manors areas. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 7:00pm and Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Call (954) 758-7991 to reach the office.