Dr. Dan Murphy is one of the chiropractic profession’s most respected educators, blending decades of clinical expertise with a deep command of spinal pathology, biomechanics, and neurology. A magna cum laude graduate of Western States Chiropractic College, Dr. Murphy holds a Diplomate in Chiropractic Orthopedics and has completed over 3,400 hours of post-graduate study across biomechanics, orthopedics, neurology, radiology, and nutrition.
Since 1982, Dr. Murphy has served as a full professor at Life Chiropractic College West, where he currently teaches Management of Spinal Disorders and Spinal Pathology Neurology. His dynamic teaching style and depth of knowledge have made him a sought-after speaker, having delivered nearly 2,000 postgraduate seminars worldwide on everything from vehicular collision biomechanics to neuroproprioception and clinical nutrition.
Dr. Murphy’s contributions to the chiropractic field are widely published, including multiple textbook chapters and a long-running column in the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic. His accolades include multiple “Educator of the Year” awards, “Chiropractor of the Year” honors, and a 2021 Honorary Humanities Degree from Life West. With a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Murphy continues to inspire, educate, and elevate the profession on every level.