Dr. Jan M. Jensen

In loving memory.
Oct. 1951 - Feb. 2008

Jan M. Jensen started as a traditional chiropractor but soon began studying alternative therapies such as acupuncture and clinical kinesiology. She studied other specialties, too, including homeopathy, allergy elimination, nutrition, herbology and Chinese medicine.

Jan M Jensen, D.C., C.Ac. (NCCA) graduated from National College of Chiropractic in 1979 and after working for one of her professors for that year, founded Jensen Chiropractic in Dec. 1979. The clinic grew rapidly and incorporated in 1989 as Jensen Health and Energy Center, S.C.

She was considered a pioneer in the field of complimentary medicine and together gathered holistic practitioners to provide comprehensive care to her patients. Traditional neurologists and others would refer patients to her when they couldn't figure out what was wrong. She had people coming to see her from all over.

She was a member of the International College of Applied Kinesiology, the Clinical Kinesiology Organization for Research and Education, the American Chiropractic Association, the ACA Council on Nutrition, the American Association of Oriental Medicine, the Wisconsin Acupuncture Association, and Professional Dimensions.

Jensen was involved in the "slow foods" movement, which promotes healthy, sustainable food production close to home. Over the years, she earned her private pilot's license and took up sailing, and she loved to travel all over the world and ride her Harley-Davidson.

Dr. Jensen died Feb. 14, nearly two years after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer. She was 56.  Jensen also used all the alternative medicine at her disposal, including acupuncture and massage as well as undergoing radiation and chemotherapy simultaneously.

She left an imprint on her profession, the community, her staff, patients and family.

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