Dr. Jim J. Donoghue, DC

Dr. Jim Donoghue, Doctor of Chiropractic, was born in New York. He lived his childhood in the suburbs of New York City where he graduated High School and attended the University of Hartford in Hartford, Connecticut where he initially studied Electronic Engineering Technology and received an Associate’s Degree. Realizing this was not his passion, he switched over to his pre-chiropractic college studies, majoring in Biology at the same university.He began studying chiropractic at the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in Whittier, California where he completed the coursework for his Bachelors of Science in Human Biology. He then completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in December 1990. He successfully completed his board exams for California and New York states. He began practicing his private chiropractic practice in Orange County where he worked extensively in a multi-practitioner office consisting of Doctors of Chiropractic, Orthopedic Surgeons, Neurologists, physiotherapists, …and in 1993, relocated to Sacramento, California.In 1994, he opened Advantage ChiroCare in Sacramento, where he continues to practice presently.He continued his educational expertise initially in the Worker’s Compensation arena where he became an Independent Medical Evaluator and then reached the status of Qualified Medical Evaluator for the State of California.He worked for several seasons with the LPGA players in Sacramento during their tour at 12 Bridges Country Club and loves working with all types of athletes.He has also completed extensive training in the world of Personal Injury and Whiplash Injuries by one of the most well-respected experts in the field, Dr. Arthur Croft and the Spine Research Center of San Diego.Dr. Donoghue is very active in his professional community as well. He has held leadership roles for the California Chiropractic Association and Sacramento Valley Chiropractic Association. He was a board member and Conventions and Seminar Chair for the California Chiropractic Association, and instructor for their Continuing Education department. He also has held board member positions for the Sacramento Chiropractic Association.He has 2 grown children, his daughter Taylor, a graduate of Oregon State University and son Michael, presently finishing his undergraduate studies at UC Davis.. He has been active as an Assistant Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts. He has been coach and assistant coach for Carmichael Soccer for several seasons. He also works with men in the Northern California area mentoring and training in leadership. He has completed 2 marathons, several half marathons and 5k / 10 races, multiple Ragnar relay races and Tough Mudder. He also enjoys Martial Arts, working out and travel.We would love to make a difference for you. Chat Now with us Today!