Mitchell Katz

Dr. Mitchell Katz earned his degree at New York Chiropractic College in 1988. In an ongoing effort to enhance his education in the area of sports medicine, he has become certified as both a Chiropractic Sports Physician and Rehabilitation Specialist. He has extensive training in working with athletes as evidenced by being the team chiropractor to the Chicago Bears from 1991-2004 and with Trinity College and Highland Park High School athletic programs from 1996-2000. In 1995, he was chosen to attend an Advanced Neuromuscular Rehabilitative Conference in Prague, Czech Republic that was coordinated by Dr.Vladimar Janda. As a direct result, many advanced European techniques have been incorporated into his treatments. Sensing a significant need, Dr. Katz has now become a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of adolescent and adult idiopathic scoliosis. He is the Midwest Regional Director of the Scoliosis Care Foundation. Dr. Katz is dedicated to provide non-surgical scoliosis protocols utilizing postural reeducation techniques, tractioning and scoliosis specific exercises.