Combining modern science with traditional medicine

General Info

Dr. Avery L. Jenkins, a primary care chiropractic physician, is one of only a handful of doctors who have been awarded board-certified status in the fields of both clinical nutrition and acupuncture. Dr. Jenkins has served as the Director of Examinations for the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition , recognizing his clinical expertise in the field of nutrition and herbal therapy, and he is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncturists. After graduating second in his class from University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Dr. Jenkins opened his first chiropractic office in Kent, CT. He is now located in Litchfield, at the Center for Alternative Medicine. Over the past 16 years, Dr. Jenkins has published over 25 articles on alternative medicine. His work on clinical nutrition has been published by Nutrition Perspectives, a professional journal, and Dr. Jenkins’ original research was published in the Journal of the American Chiropractic Association. Dr. Jenkins was a featured presenter at the 40th annual convention of the Connecticut Psychological Association, and he has been a guest lecturer on multiple occasions for the New York Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Jenkins has also been the subject of biography in the second and third editions of Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare. Dr. Jenkins is a member of the Board of Directors of the Trail Crew Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Appalachian Mountain Club Trail Crew. A long-time student of the martial art of Aikido, Dr. Jenkins has received his shodan rank from the United States Aikido Federation. He trains at the Litchfield Hills Aikikai, under the direction of Laura Pavlick Sensei. A cyclist for many years, Dr. Jenkins is a cycling instructor certified by the League of American Bicyclists. He holds League Cycing Instructor certificate #2684.

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Regular Hours

Mon:	9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tue - Wed:	9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu	Closed
Fri:	9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Categories

Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine & Health Practitioners, Chiropractors & Chiropractic Services, Herbs, Physicians & Surgeons, Nutrition

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Biotics Research, Boiron, Dr. Jenkins' Custom Herbals, Kan Herb, Mayway, Standard Process

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By Appointment Only: Yes