Independence Wellness & Pulse Center

Dr. John J Sullivan or Dr. John as he is known to most of his patients is a Viet Nam Era Marine Veteran with over 30 years of clinical experience. Degree from U.S.L prior to enrolling for his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree at Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Ga. He changed his direction of study from Education to Chiropractic following a life changing/life saving experience with a Chiropractor. He suffered a serious neck injury during wrestling classes at U.S.L. and as he puts it, "after two and a half weeks of hospitalization and drugs and therapy I was worse than when the accident happened". Frustrated, he signed himself out of the hospital and sought other help. A friend suggested Chiropractic and after just one adjustment he was eighty percent better. He states: "That was the push it took to convince me to dedicate my life to helping people get their health back naturally". A long time advocate of Non-Force Chiropractic, he received Diplomate status in Bio-Energetic-Synchronization Technique in 1987 He was the only BEST Chiropractor in Lafayette. He received his Advanced Proficiency status from Activator Methods (the most researched Chiropractic technique worldwide) in 1995. At present he is the only Advanced Proficiency Chiropractor in the entire Acadiana area and one of only a few in the state. His clinic is also a teaching clinic where he shares his procedures with other doctors, Several Chiropractors in Lafayette have studied with him. He is considered a true Friend to Chiropractic and to his Fellow Chiropractors. Dr. John has also attended Advanced Laser Therapy seminars with the Erchonia Laser which is used extensively by doctors and athletes around the world. Most recently Dr. Sullivan has added incredible new exercises to his treatment protocol. These "special" movements are based on how we developed as children and have the potential to re-write the book on rehabilitation and fitness as we know it today. These movements were taught at Johns Hopkins in January, 2015 We can now help you achieve in a few months what used to take years. Dr. John teaches also has classes on mobility/stability and strength, nutrition, weight loss and emotional/ mental wellness. He teaches internationally and is available for travel for small or large groups. He is a Certified Advanced Kettle Bell Instructor and teaches private lessons to individuals and small groups. He has been a Chiropractor in Lafayette, La since 1987.