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About Dr. Karen R. Jacobson

Karen R. Jacobson, Scottsdale ChiropractorDr. Karen R. Jacobson, Scottsdale Chiropractor

  • Private practice in NY, 1992 – 1998
  • Private practice in Scottsdale, 1999 – present
  • Licensed in NY 4/1992 and in AZ 7/1997

Education, Degrees, Certifications

  • Certified Webster In-Utero Constraint Maneuver (Breech Presentation) 2001
  • Undergrad at NYU & Hunter College, NY 1986-1988
  • New York Chiropractic College graduate 4/1992
  • Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP) 1993.
  • Diplomate Candidate 1994
  • Various post graduate work including Chiropractic Pediatrics, Chiropractic Biophysics, Neuro-Emotional Technique, Cranio-sacral Technique, Nutrition, Exercise & Wellness

Professional Involvement

  • Arizona Representative Assembly to the International Chiropractic Association (ICA) 2003 – present
  • Founding member of the ICA sports council and ICA Wellness Council
  • International Chiropractic Pediatric Assoc member. (ICPA) 2000 – present
  • Official Chiropractor for Backpack Safety International (BSA) 2001- present
  • Member of the ICA Pediatric Council since 1995- present
  • Member of the Blended Healthcare Consortium

Publications & Public Speaking Events

  • Published in AZ Health Magazine, New Living and Kaleidoscope
  • A Contributing Editor to Queens Nassau Runner magazine
  • Guest Speaker on “The New Health Show” and “Speaking Now” on FM radio
  • Featured in The Scottsdale Tribune, Parenting Magazine, Raising Kids Arizona and on Channel 12 News speaking to the effects of Backpack safety and Chiropractic care for children

Local Community Involvement & Community Service

  • Founding member of AZ Women Networking League
  • Member of North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
  • Member of the Flying Samaritans volunteer missions to Mexico. 2001-currrent
  • Founding member of Jewish Business Network (JBN) 2003- current
  • Medical team, NYC marathon LI marathon road-running races 1991 – 1998
  • Medical team Games for the Physically Challenged 1993 – 1998
  • Medical Co-Chair for the International JCC Maccabi Youth Games 1995
  • “C.R.E.W.” Team member, Panama Chiropractic Mission 1997
  • Medical team TAC/Mobil National Track and Field Outdoor Championships 1991
  • Local sponsor of Desert Mountain H.S. Wolves – basketball, football & choir

Special Honors

  • President of Jewish Business Network (JBN) 2007-2008
  • F.I.C.A – Fellowship of the International Chiropractors Association – 2006
  • Creator/director of Scoliosis program, East Meadow schools, NY 1994 – 1998
  • VP of Presidents Council on Physical Fitness 1994 (Long Island Chapter)

Personal Interests

  • Dancing, Yoga, Pilates, Sports, Music, Singing, Hiking, Biking, Personal growth