Dr. Ian Barwick
Backstory of Dr. Ian Barwick
Dr. Ian Barwick, DC, began his academic career at Saint Mary’s College of California, graduating in 2015 with a degree in Health and Human Performance. His outstanding performance earned him Cum Laude academic honors and the Kinesiology Department’s Mens Sana in Corpore Sano Award. Following his graduation, Dr. Barwick certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist and worked as a Fitness Coach in Castro Valley, CA. In 2016, he enrolled at Life Chiropractic College West to pursue his Doctorate of Chiropractic.
His doctoral journey was distinguished by several notable achievements:
- Vice President of the World Congress of Chiropractic Students—Life West Chapter
- Participation in three chiropractic service trips, providing care to communities in El Salvador and Fiji
- Graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2020
- Receiving Emerald Clinical Honors in 2020
Why Dr. Barwick Chose Chiropractic
In Dr, Barwick’s early twenties, despite being in top physical shape, he was internally struggling. Beneath his fit exterior, he battled depression, anxiety, frequent panic attacks, and persistent pain in my jaw, neck, mid-back, and lower back. It seemed too much for someone at his age, and as it turned out, it was.
A chance conversation with a chiropractic intern at Dr. Barwick’s gym opened his eyes to the scope of chiropractic care beyond just pain relief—any joint could be adjusted, offering holistic benefits. Soon after, Dr. Barwick began treatments with her. The real turning point came when the chiropractor adjusted his jaw—a jaw that hadn’t relaxed since a childhood injury—and the immediate release was profound. Subsequent adjustments to Dr. Barwick’s back and neck not only alleviated pain but also significantly boosted his physical performance.
The most transformative moment was an adjustment to Dr. Barwick’s upper cervical spine, which brought him to tears of relief, feeling as though years of mental and physical burdens were lifted. This experience was pivotal in his decision to become a chiropractor, driven by a desire to help others find similar relief without prescription drugs. Dr. Barwick’s journey into chiropractic care has since shown him the true meaning of the phrase “Mens Sana in Corpore Sano” — a sound mind in a sound body. Through regular adjustments, his life changed: minimal pain, no depression, and significantly reduced anxiety. This personal transformation fueled his passion for chiropractic and its potential to restore others as it did for Dr. Barwick.
