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Introducing Dr. Brian Kovara
Hales Corners & Oak Creek Offices

What’s a Quiropracter?  That’s what I thought!  I had never heard of one when I was growing up.  Fortunately for my patients and myself I figured it out. 

It was a sunny summer day in 1995.  My brothers, father, uncle, and I headed over to my grandfather’s to remove a tree that had fallen from a strong thunderstorm.  As we took turns cutting up chunks of tree, I took it upon myself to demonstrate my Herculean strength.  “I can lift it,” I told my brothers.  Well, I did in fact lift it, but felt my back tighten up right away.  My dad had back problems in the past, so I asked him the name of his “back doctor.”  I called Dr. Daniels, and after a couple of treatments, I could feel the tightness easing.  Within a few weeks, I had no recollection of back pain.  It was then that I decided chiropractic was something I wanted to pursue for a career. 

I looked at several chiropractic colleges, trying to find the one that fit me best.  When all the visits had ended, I decided that Northwestern College of Chiropractic, in Bloomington, Minnesota was my favorite.  So in September 1997, I began my studies.  It was a very intense program.  They tell you that you start slowly, but during my first trimester, I was staring at a class load of 24 credits.  It was especially difficult trying to prepare for exams when you have 14 different classes to study for!  But by studying at least 3 hours a night following an 8-hour day of classes, I survived this intense program.  The faculty took it upon themselves to help the students not only survive, but flourish.  Many of my instructors would stay over their lunch hours, to help us with our techniques.  I remember Dr. Tom Bergmann placing his hands over mine as I was preparing to adjust the neck of a fellow classmate.  It was exhilarating and nerve racking at the same time.  Then with a quick twitch, the joint released.  I grinned from ear to ear.  What an amazing thing had just taken place.  I had just made my first adjustment!

Over the past 6 years, I have had the opportunity to work with a number of different doctors, observing their techniques and the way they interact with patients.  From that experience I have developed my “own” technique.  My goal in practice is to change the mindset of my patients.  We have been brought up in a medical model of thinking.  This means, when you have pain, you take a pain pill…or you have heart burn, you take an anti-acid.  I want to teach my patients that by exploring the cause and not just treating the symptom, a greater change will take place.  A long-term change that most people are ultimately seeking! 

Every patient is different, and I approach them that way.  If one technique has worked well for them in the past, then I will start with that.  Or if a patient has concerns or fears, I want them to know exactly what I will be doing before any treatment would take place.  I like working with people of all ages.  Chiropractic can help people with arthritis, as well as newborn babies and growing children.  I remember while I was in my internship, a 12 year old female patient came to the office.  When I observed her posture, I noticed that her right hip was higher than the left hip, her left shoulder was higher than her right shoulder and she had a head tilt to the left.  So I began adjusting her spine, starting at the lower back and working up to the neck.  When she stood up, I was amazed that her posture had changed.  It was now perfectly straight.  I knew this profession was something special at that moment. 

I am a proud father of one amazing little 6-year old boy named Kennedy.  He loves playing baseball, bike riding, ice skating and wrestling.  I love playing with and teaching Kennedy how to play different sports.  Maybe someday, you can watch him play on TV!  I make sure that Kennedy is checked and adjusted every month or two in order to keep him healthy.  If he has a cold, I adjust him, and give him natural supplements to help boost his immune system.  Through this approach, he has had very few health problems. I’m also recently married to a beautiful woman, inside and out, named April.  We met while I was working in Crystal Lake, IL.  She has since moved up to Wisconsin and now works for a neurologist in Waukesha.  We enjoy going on bike rides, taking walks with my dog, Halas, as well as quiet nights inside watching movies with her cat, Jack.  Also, I am a huge sports nut.  I love watching and playing sports… especially football.  Since the age of five I have been a diehard Seattle Seahawks fan.  Dr. Bob sometimes calls me a walking sports encyclopedia. 

Not only do I recommend regular chiropractic treatments, but I also receive them.  I get adjusted every week or two, so I can stay my best.  I take a daily vitamin as well as Omega 3 oils, and make it a priority to eat a well-balanced diet.  I also make sure to exercise, and with a dog that loves being outside, it also gives me the opportunity to walk regularly.  Through regular chiropractic care, diet, and exercise, your body can function to its maximum ability and you will feel healthier and happier. 

I would like to thank you for taking the time to visit our web site.  I hope I get the opportunity to discuss your specific health problems and concerns with you directly. Feel free to give our office a call or E-mail me at the link below.

Dr. Kovara is at our Hales Corners office on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at our Oak Creek office on Tuesday and Thursday.