Dr. Christopher Powell has had a passion for healing and helping people since he was a child. A pivotal moment came in seventh grade, when a teacher explained that she did not take a pill for every little ache or pain she had, but rather let her body due the work it needed to do without interference, and if she needed to take a pill in the future, it would have a better chance of working, as her body would not become desensitized to its effects.

This sparked an interest to understand the complexity of the human body. He began reading books on the brain and on physiology while still in middle school, and throughout high school. While seriously considering a career in Neurology, Dr. Powell had two distinct interactions that led him to pursue chiropractic. The first was learning of the changes that were ocurring to managed care systems, HMO's, malpractice and various other administrative changes within the local hospital system.

The second was after Dr. Powell hurt his lower back playing football in High School. He went to see a local chiropractor, who while helping with the pain, also explained the basic principles of chiropractic: that the body is self-healing, and the adjustments removed interference to the nervous system which improves body function.

Within two weeks, the pain was gone. Within 4 months, his eyesight had improved to better than normal, no longer requiring eyeglasses. Within 6 months, he no longer had asthma symptoms or the seasonal bronchitis that happened every November.

Knowing what he knew about the brain and the nervous system, and having experienced the results he experienced, this became a viable career option. "This fits more with my style," Powell says. "I want to be able to work one-on-one with people, to help them in all areas of their life, not just helping relieve pain. Plus, I love working for myself!"

Dr. Powell attended Sherman College of Chiropractic after completing his B.S. at a sister school of the college. It was at Sherman College that he met his wife, Dr. Monique Powell. "I wouldn't be the man, or the doctor I am today without her," he says. "Monique is an incredible person, with a passion for life and a desire to help people." He and Dr. Monique practice together, with Dr. Monique focusing mainly on Chiropractic-Doula services, and pediatric-prenatal care.

Drs. Powell live in the Pittsburgh area with their three sons, Willem, Gabriel and Caedmon, all three of which were born at home, and adjusted within minutes of being born. Both Drs. Powell are certified to treat pediatric and prenatal patients by the ICPA.