Dr. Thomas Austin has been practicing in San Jose since graduating with honors from Los Angeles Chiropractic College (now named Southern California University of Health Sciences) in 1984. Dr Austin practices the following methods: Diversified, Gonstead, Cox Flexion/Distraction, Sacral-Occipital and Thompson Drop Table Techniques. In addition to manipulation of the spine and extremities he employs a lot of muscle work (myofascial release) and uses a variety of physiotherapy methods. Depending upon the condition, he may use electrical muscle stimulation, traction, heat or ice. He also counsels his patients on therapeutic exercises to do at home in order to speed up the recovery process and prevent future exacerbations. Dr. Austin is also a qualified Science Based Nutrition doctor, who objectively analyzes blood work to determine your body’s nutritional needs.