Alternative Chiropractic Solutions (formerly Alvey Chiropractic)

About Us

Our office is now located at 2608 Loma Drive (WE MOVED 8/29/05). The map on this site actually has us one block farther south than we really are (the office is on the corner of Loma and Pine).

DIRECTIONS:

From Loop 250 we are 5 blocks south of Wadley (1.3 miles) and one block off Big Spring on the right (West). You turn at the Qualified Printers building on right (west) onto Pine Street and go one block to Loma. We sit on the corner in the two story tan building with vertical windows. Our parking lot is on Pine Street. The building and parking lot are surrounded by pine trees so it's easy to find.

Our mission at Alternative Chiropractic Solutions is to provide:
  • Soft touch, low force and traditional chiropractic care, physical therapeutics, and evaluations to patients in pain and desiring to live a healthier life.
  • Provide the best, state-of-the-art care possible for all patients at an affordable cost and in an efficient manner ultilizing advanced chiropractic orthopedic and clinical training.
  • We also strive to be good business citizens by actively participatiing in community charities and organizations for community betterment. Currently and in the past, we have participated in the following community activities: Keep Midland Beautiful, Altrusa, Midland Christian's Womens Club, and Community Concerts. Dr. Riggs also periodically conducts martial arts seminars to benefit disadvantaged children so they can participate in the marital arts.



    Serving you:

    John H. Riggs, III, DC

    EXPERIENCED:

  • Dr. Riggs has been in practice since 1989, or over 18 years.
  • Licensed in Texas, Michigan and California and retired his license in Tennessee.
  • Purchased the practice from Dr. B.J. Alvey in August 2000. He upgraded the service capabilities of the office by purchasing an x-ray machine, therapy and rehabilitation equipment, accepting health insurance plans and computerizing the office billing. Previously managed clinics in California, Austin, Waco and Memphis.
  • Work Comp Experienced. Previously performed designated doctor exams and independent medical exams for the state of Texas worker's compensation system-until they messed it up. He was one of the first doctors to pass the newly implemented impairment rating certification program (TIRSAT) test for Texas Worker's Compensation.

    WELL TRAINED AND EDUCATED:

    Dr. Riggs' academic background/credentials include the following:
  • Post-doctoral work (2 years) in chiropractic orthopedics. Parker College of Chiropractic.
  • Doctorate of Chiropractic (D.C.) in 1988 from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC) at the Southern California University of Health Sciences.
  • Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in 1981-San Diego State University.
  • Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) in 1975 with concentration in business administration from California State College at Dominiguez Hills,CA.
  • Associate of Arts (A.A.) in 1974 with concentration in business from El Camino College, Torrance, CA.
  • Certified by State of Texas in Impairment Ratings (TIRSAT)-in first group testing for certified rater status.
  • Certified in Graston Technique-instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization for treating soft issue injuries, scar tissue and adhesions (only one currently west of Arlington and one of 7 in state).
  • Level 2 treating doctor for State of Texas worker's compensation system.
  • Internationally published author-numerous professional articles (one in medical referenced journal). 6 professional articles and 4 martial arts articles. One article has been translated and republished in French and another is currently being translated into French and German.

    PUBLICATIONS:

    1. Riggs, John H. III, DC, Schultz, Gary D., DC, & Hanes, Sheila, DC. “Radiation Induced Fracture of the Scapula.” Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics. Vol. 13 (No. 8), October 1990. Pp. 477-481.
    2. Riggs, John H. III, D.C., “Managing Employee Performance Problems,” California Chiropractic Journal. April 1991. Pp. 26-29.
    3. Riggs, John H. III, MBA. “Practice Management-Motivating Office Personnel.” Digest of Chiropractic Economics. Vol. 30 (No. 6), May/June, 1988. Pp. 28-31.
    4. Riggs, John H. III, MBA. “One-Minute Management.” Success Express. Vol. 12 (No. 1), Spring, 1988. Pp. 36-39.
    5. Riggs, John H. III, MBA. “Appraising Staff Performance.” The American Chiropractor. June, 1988. Pp. 63-68.
    6. Riggs, John H. III, DC, MBA. “Select the Best.” Success Express. Vol. 13 (No. 2), Summer 1989. Pp. 50-53.
    7. Riggs, Dr. John H. III. “Injuries in Aikido.” Aikido Today Magazine. Nov. 24, Vol. 6 (4), October/November, 1992.
    8. Riggs, Dr. John H. III. “Knee Injuries in Aikido.” Aikido Today Magazine. Nov. 39, Vol. 9, April/May 1995.
    9. Riggs, Dr. John H. III. “Aikido: Striking and Pressure Points.” Black Belt Magazine. June 2005.
    10. Riggs, El Docteur John H. Les blessures du genou en aikido. Aikido Journal, French edition. 1/2007. This is 1995 article on knee injuries.
    11. Riggs, John H. Aikido: Atemi-Waza and Pressure Points. Being translated into French and in press for upcoming publication in European Aikido Journal.
    12. Spinal Health Specialist? Oh My. Dynamic Chiropractic. In press. Accepted for publication.
    13. European Aikido Journal. Current. Reprint of Knee Injury Article: http://www.aikidojournal.eu/Health/.

    BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Diplomate of American Board of Disability Analysts (DABDA)-former.
  • Diplomate of American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (DAAETS). Former
  • Board Certified Expert in Tramatic Stress (BCETS). Former.
  • Completed 255 hours of post-graduate chiropratic orthopedics diplomate program training (program was cancelled before completion).
  • Over 70 hours of post-graduate training in disability and impairment ratings.

    PERSONAL INFORMATION:

    Dr. Riggs is married to Marty Riggs (Office Manager). His daughter (Kirsten) and grandsons Jared Tyler and Hayden Jak live in Oceanside CA. Marty's children are in graduate school-oldest son (Jay) is a doctoral student in history at Texas Tech in Lubbock (his wife Michelle is a doctoral student in psychology) and has one child (Will). Marty's youngest son (Josh) holds a masters degree in political science and is now a pre-med student locally. He also teaches political science as adjunct faculty at UTPB.

    Dr. Riggs served the United States Air Force for 4 years from 1968-1972 as an electronic technician. He is originally from Dowagiac, Michigan.

    MARTIAL ARTS/AIKIDO:

    Dr. Riggs is actively involved in martial arts and holds a 4th degree (yondan) black belt in Aikido making him the highest ranked Aikido instructor in the Permian Basin. He is affiliated with the headquarters of the founding family of the art. He founded Aikido of Midland and teaches 5 days a week at his dojo (school) located in the upstairs of his office building. He is a member of the board of directors of Shudokan Aikido Association and serves as Vice President and Technical Director in charge of the teaching committee and is responsible for developing teaching and technical standards. He is a certified instructor (shidoin) through the Shudokan Aikido Association. He was formerly a certified instructor (shidoin) from the Aikido Association of America and has trained several students to black belt level. He is a student of Hiroshi Kato, shihan (master instructor) and 8th degree black belt from Tokyo, Japan (Suginami Aikikai). In his spare time he likes to read and write.

    Dr. Riggs orther interests include reading in the areas conservative care for orthopedic conditions, nutrition, anti-aging medicine, and preventative health care. He also studies futurism in his spare time and enjoys wood working.



    Our Staff:

    Martha (Marty) Riggs - Office Manager and X-Ray Technician, billing and back office. Certified X-Ray Technician. Marty is orginally from Winchester, TN. She and Dr. Riggs have been married 10 years.



    Insurance / Managed Care Plans Accepted:

    • Blue Cross/Blue Shield
    • United Healthcare
    • AETNA/Healthsmart
    • PHCS
    • Most all insurance plans



    Types of Payment Accepted:

    We also accept:
    -Worker's Compensation (Level 2 treating doctor). I no longer do designated doctor examinations due to the worker's compensation insurance mess
    -Medicare
    -Automobile Insurance
    -Cash or Credit Card
    -Most major insurances (Dr. Riggs is on most plans-call and we will check your coverage and file for you)
    -Medicaid
    -Worker's compensation panels



    Emergency / After hours information:

    In case of an emergency, I can be reached by telephone at (432) 770-3155 (my cell) or (432) 770-1079 (Marty's cell). The office number also has the cell phone number listed on the answering machine.