Brett Winchester, DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, DAAMLP

Dr. Brett Winchester, a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic, is an advanced biomechanics course instructor at Logan; instructor and board member for the Motion Palpation Institute; and a founding partner of Winchester-Hilgefort Spine and Joint Center outside St. Louis. He lectures worldwide on functional treatment that combines manual therapy, including joint manipulation and neuromuscular stabilization with therapeutic exercise. Dr. Winchester can be contacted at drwinchester@whsjc.com.

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