Dr. Lou Jacobs
Lou Jacobs, DC, CACCP, originally from Farmington, Maine, opened Jacobs Chiropractic Acupuncture Center in Portland, Maine in 2003. Dr. Jacobs received his undergraduate degree from The University of Maine at Farmington and Beijing Polytechnic University, Beijing, China. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lou is a member of The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, and The Maine Chiropractic Association.
In addition to his degrees, he has accumulated over a thousand of hours in continuing education since graduation from chiropractic college. “Dr. Lou” as he is often called is licensed to perform chiropractic acupuncture (acupuncture performed by a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic). Dr. Lou further specializes in the treatment of children, musicians, extreme sports athletes, and pregnant mothers. He was awarded board certification after completing advanced training and examinations to work as a specialist with children and moms before, during and after pregnancy. This board certification was awarded by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics and The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (icpa4kids.org).
Dr. Lou is Webster Technique certified and has completed his training with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.
Dr. Lou is Maine’s specialist in the treatment of musicians and performing artists. Dr. Lou has worked with dozens of professional local musicians, as well as the likes of Trey Anastasio, The Pixies, Trombone Shorty, Gogol Bordello, Lucius, The Dead South, Drive By Truckers, Tommy Emmanuel, Gary Clark Jr., Tash Sultana, Blackberry Smoke, Mumford & Sons, Cypress Hill, Mt. Joy, Steve Vai and many others. Dr. Lou was featured in Guitar Player Magazine in 2023. See the ARTICLE HERE!
Dr. Lou is also on the board of directors of Snowlion Repertory Company.
On July 10, 2014 Dr. Lou became the first American chiropractor to be licensed in Romania and is one of only two chiropractors recognized by the ministry of health and the ORDINUL PRACTICIENILOR de MEDICINA COMPLEMENTARA / ALTERNATIVA.
Dr. Jacobs’ interests include music, cars, cooking, travel, photography, art, balloon sculpting, and playing guitar. In addition to research and evidence-based care, his attitude toward healing is directed by the wise words “It’s good to have an open mind, but not so open that your brain falls out”.
