Dr. Jake Parrish, DC
Awakening to His Path
Dr. Jake has had a dramatic road to discovering chiropractic care. When he was 14, he suffered a neck and head injury playing football that resulted in a dangerously irregular heartbeat and lightning-like pain in his right arm. These symptoms lasted for 14 years, eventually forcing him to end his successful college wrestling career, and leaving him lying on the floor trying to force his heart rate to return to normal several times a month.
In 2008, Dr. Jake was diagnosed with Meniere's disease and spent six months nearly unable to move because of the severe vertigo associated with his condition. He was in chiropractic school already, but his understanding at the time was limited to chiropractic's ability to alleviate neck and back pain.
A chiropractor friend reached out to him and explained that his nervous system was damaged from the football traumas and emotional stress, and that systems in his body were shutting down. Dr. Jake began receiving care from this friend, and that was the start of his own healing journey.
Dr. Jake's Testimony
When I was 14, I got hit really hard in the head and neck playing football. Instantly, my heart raced to 260 bpm and I was rushed to the hospital. The very same moment I had a lightning-like nerve pain in my right arm which lasted until I turned 28, as did the irregular heartbeat. As a successful collegiate wrestler, I had to retire my shoes because the pain had gotten so bad.
In 2008, I was diagnosed with Meniere's disease and laid in bed for nearly 6 months with vertigo. God had blessed me with a beautiful and amazing wife as well as a newborn son, and I could no longer enjoy my time with them.
It wasn't until a good friend of mine, a chiropractor, reached out to offer guidance. He told me that my body was slowly shutting down and that my top priority was to correct the nerve issue in my neck. As he began to treat me, I started to recover.
I no longer have shooting pain or heart problems. I no longer worry about “what if I die right now from a heart attack” situations. God put an amazing healing power in your body. We have the honor at Victory to simply remove the things that interfere with the healing that is already occurring.
Our Philosophy
At Victory Health Center, we believe God designed your body with an incredible ability to heal itself. Your nervous system is the master controller — when it functions without interference, your body can express its full healing potential. Our mission is to identify and remove the physical, chemical, and emotional stressors that interfere with this innate healing power.
We don't believe God made junk when He created you. We don't believe your name is asthma, allergies, or diabetes. These are labels, not identities. And because you are more than a diagnosis, we are steadfast in changing the way your healthcare is delivered so you can fulfill your purpose.
Education & Certifications
- Doctor of Chiropractic — Sherman College of Chiropractic (2009)
- MaxLiving Spinal Care Certification
- MaxLiving Nutrition Certification
- Local radio program and podcast host
Away From the Office
As parents of four kids, Dr. Jake and his wife Rachel stay busy with non-stop sports, including wrestling, football, volleyball, and soccer. They also love the outdoors and spending family time hiking in the mountains.