Originally started in the sprawling Midwestern town of Kansas City, Missouri in 1922, the Cleveland Chiropractic College's roots were laid by the first presidents, Dr. C.S. Cleveland, Dr. Ruth Cleveland and Dr. Perl Griffin. Chiropractic medical practices encompass the study of the human spinal system and its effect on the nervous system and overall human health. Most people visit chiropractors after a car accident, after experiencing a spinal injury or even after overly heavy lifting.

Following a strict set of a mission statement, vision statement and core ethics of integrity, accountability, excellence, service, diversity, respect, collaboration, teamwork, innovation, creativity and well-being, the Cleveland Chiropractic College is one of the nation's oldest and premier locations for the study of the chiropractic healing arts and sciences.

History of the Cleveland Chiropractic College

The Los Angeles branch of the Cleveland Chiropractic College did not come into existence until 1951. Originally started as the Ratledge School of Chiropractic in 1911 by Dr. Tullius de Florence Ratledge, he then retired after 40 years as a successful teacher and doctor in the Southern California area. This school was then sold to and renamed as the Cleveland Chiropractic College.

Curriculum at the Cleveland Chiropractic College

At the Cleveland Chiropractic College, students have the opportunity to earn a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Typically, students entering the college already have obtained a bachelor's degree. For those that have not and are interested in becoming a DC, Cleveland Chiropractic College offers an undergraduate degree: a Bachelor's of Science in Human Biology! In fact, students are able to attend school to achieve the undergraduate degree while studying the beginning areas of chiropractic medicine. Over the course of ten trimesters, students will attend an average of ten classes or labs per trimester. This rigorous schedule will demand that students quickly grasp the concepts being taught. An example of classes taught providing students with all of the tools necessary for success are:

-Anatomy
-Nutrition
-Chiropractic Techniques
-Pathology
-Radiology
-Physiotherapy
-Head/Eyes/Ears/Nose/Throat
-OB/GYN
-Pediatrics
-Geriatrics
-Business Management

At the Cleveland Chiropractic College, students will receive a world-class education accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. After 85 years of guiding students, graduates of the Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles are sure to be on the pathway of success in chiropractic medicine.