As of 2023, Dr. James Michael Branch has retired. We are grateful for the many years he has devoted to practicing chiropractic medicine and to his patients.
Dr. Michael Branch earned his Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from Texas Chiropractic College in 1982. Following graduation from Northwestern State University in 1976 he attained Certification as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the National Athletic Trainers Association. The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians awarded Dr. Branch the status of Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) in 1991. He has received many other awards and honors from his national and state chiropractic and athletic trainer associations.
Dr. Branch is an original member of Wrangler Sports Chiropractic and regularly worked the rodeo circuit spanning two decades. Although he retired from active work on the rodeo trail, he continues to keep his rodeo certification current. Dr. Branch was selected to complete an internship at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO.
He was appointed to treat Olympic athletes at the U.S. Olympic Trials and the U.S.A Games. He also has worked many NCAA track and field championships and is a current member of the United States Olympic Medal Society and a charter Olympic Sixth Ring member.