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Curtis Turchin, MA, DC

Curtis is an internationally known expert in the field of laser therapy and author of "Light and Laser Therapy: Clinical Procedures," the authoritative text on clinical laser treatment. He has used lasers for 27 years, is the author of four books and more than 20 journal articles, and has lectured at many chiropractic colleges and state associations. He also studied various types of soft-tissue therapy with Janet Travell, MD; David Simons, MD; and Karel Lewit, MD.

Recent Posts

New Applications for Low-Level Laser Therapy

Posted by Curtis Turchin, MA, DC on Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Studies continue to demonstrate the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy in treating pain. Not only does it compare favorably against more traditional modalities such as electric stimulation, but it also has new applications, such as not simply treating but also preventing pain from the side effects of chemotherapy. New research also shows that low-level laser therapy may be used in conjunction with cortisone treatments.

Ask the Doc: Apollo Laser Q & A with Dr. Curtis Turchin

Posted by Curtis Turchin, MA, DC on Thursday, March 05, 2020

Learn more about how to apply laser treatment for chronic health conditions with the Apollo Laser through a series of questions posed to Dr. Curtis Turchin, chiropractor and creator of the Apollo Laser System.

Successfully Bill for Laser Therapy

Posted by Curtis Turchin, MA, DC on Monday, December 21, 2015

There’s no question that low-level laser therapy can help boost your chiropractic practice by providing an added dimension that no other modality can do. And there’s also no question that you can bill for laser therapy—but there are two issues that can make the billing process difficult.

Tape or Laser: Which Comes First?

Posted by Curtis Turchin, MA, DC on Friday, September 25, 2015

It’s an age-old question: Which should come first, tape or low-level laser therapy?