A Time For Sorrow in Chiropractic - Dr. Dobbins Died on Dec 3, 2013
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by: DrTirpak posted: December 06, 2013
The chiropractic profession lost an amazing chiropractor, educator and nutrition expert, Dr. Michael Dobbins passed away on Dec 3 2013. A distinctive man in Chiropractic, know for his years of dynamic nutrition lectures always punctuated with wit and humor. An iconic figure with a gentle yet formidable presence, his face adorned with a generous smile, a smooth dome, tufted sides and a brash of well-tended facial hair.
Dr. Dobbins practiced in the San Francisco bay area for over 25 years, recently with his wife Dr. PJ Dobbins and son Dr. Patrick Dobbins. A 1987 graduate of Life Chiropractic College-West, prior to a becoming a chiropractor he served as a Navy nuclear power instructor. Dr. Dobbins career educated thousands of Chiropractors from his years as a professor at Life West and as an instructor for numerous chiropractic continuing education companies: Standard Process, Activator Methods, National Board Review and numerous others.
Dr. Dobbins dedicated his life to nutrition and whole food education. Generously offering his vast knowledge to chiropractors worldwide, spending most of his weekends lecturing. His years of service and dedication to the Chiropractic profession inspired Standard Process to award him the Excellence in Nutritional Education Award in 2009. Along with the award Standard Process created a $100,000 scholarship for Chiropractic students at Life College of Chiropractic West, the Dr. Michael Dobbins Excellence in Nutritional Education Scholarship.
Memorials for Dr. Dobbins will be at St. Joseph Basilica 1109 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA
Viewing: Friday, December 13th from 4pm to 8:30pm?Vigil: Friday, December 13th at 7pm?Funeral Mass: Saturday, December 14th at 1pm?Reception to follow at Standard Process of Northern California?1960 N Loop Rd, Alameda, CA ?Please contact Jessica Pollard at Standard Process of Northern California if planning on attending the reception
In lieu of flowers,the family requested that donations be made in Dr. Michael Dobbins honor to:?Golden Gate Boys Choir and Bellringers?Online or mail checks to: Golden Gate Boys and Bellringers, 480 Larchmont Street Hayward, CA 94544
Memoriam:
“Thank you for an incredible contribution to the profession, and to increasing our understanding of health and well being. Your work rate and lectures the past 25 years is unparalleled. Your legacy and inspiration will live on at Life West.”
Dr. Brian Kelly President of Life College of Chiropractic West
“His immense contributions have led to a greater understanding of the chiropractic and whole food philosophies. Ultimately, many lives have benefited from his passion to share his knowledge."
Charles Dubois – President of Standard Process
"My oh my such a huge blow for humanity. His brilliance Amazed even Me.. And he left such a wonderful impression on all who crossed his light."
Michael Greer, MD Integrative Medicine Educator
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