About The Doctor

Dr. E. E. Briggs Allen Jr., Jr. DC, CCSP, FIAMA

Dr Briggs Allen has been serving patients of Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, Eastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina since 1984. Dr Allen limits his practice to only bone, muscle and nerve problems that can be treated through proven scientific methods. Additionally, he is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician by the American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians as well as a Fellow in the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture.

Even though highly experienced, he maintains a vigorous annual continuing education schedule. Dr Allen also shares his knowledge with others. He has been the only chiropractic presenter at a large medical low back pain symposium and has lectured to physicians at hospital Grand Rounds. Dr. Allen states, "I believe that all healthcare professions, be it medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic or physical therapy, must work together for the benefit of our patients." And he does so without reservation.

Dr. Allen listens to you. He also explains your options and answers your questions. There is no substitute for good communications! Additionally, he expects that both you and he to be equal partners in your healthcare. Working alone one often produces less than of satisfactory results.

Dr. Allen has given back to his community by previously serving as an appointee on the Governor's Emergency Medical Services Board as well as team physician for the University of Virginia - Wise. Presently, he serves as a volunteer emergency care instructor, ski instructor and 25+ year member of the National Ski Patrol as well as team chiropractor for King College.

Dr Allen is a physician and member of the community that you can TRUST to do his best foryou ALWAYS.

Educational Background

Halifax County Senior High School South Boston, VA
Averett College Danville, VA
West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA
Life Chiropractic College Marietta, GA

Associations/Organizations

American Chiropractic Association
Virginia Chiropractic Association
American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians
International Academy of Medical Acupuncture National Ski Patrol

Special Honors, Degrees, Certifications

BS in Biology/Chemistry -Averett College
Graduated Cum Laude (Honors) - Life Chiropractic College
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician - Logan College of Chiropractic Acupuncture Fellow - New York Chiropractic College Advanced Certification of Competency in Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology - Spine Research Institute of San Diego
Certified Cox Distraction Technique

Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support-American Heart Association
Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor-National Ski Patrol
Team Chiropractic Physician - King College
Lecturer on Low Back Pain and Treatment

Licensure

Virginia Board of Medicine - Chiropractic / Acupuncture
American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians - Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician,  International Academy of Medical Acupuncture - Fellow