About Dr. Benson

Before he became a chiropractor, Dr. Benson wore a number of other hats in Chicago, where he was born, raised and educated.  He is an Eagle Scout. He was a professional driver and sound engineer while he was getting his degree in business and economics with a second major in psychology from Illinois Institute of Technology.  After graduation, Craig worked as a writer, photographer, and counselor. He discovered his talent for healing with his hands while studying with a close associate of Ida Rolf, originator of Rolfing.

From Chicago, Dr. Benson moved to California to pursue his interest in natural healthcare.  He trained instructors in Touch for Health, a self-care system incorporating muscle balancing and acupressure techniques. He worked with John Thie DC, author of the book Touch for Health, and Leroy Perry, DC, another ‘founding father’ of the muscle testing and balancing work called Applied Kinesiology, which Dr. Benson uses extensively in his practice.

Dr. Benson graduated from Life Chiropractic College- West in 1983, and has extended his education in postgraduate courses.  He has become particularly expert at working with the skull and TMJ, and studied with John Upledger, the originator of CranioSacral Therapy.  He incorporates osteopathic and chiropractic cranial work and has developed healing modalities of his own.

Dr. Benson moved to Poulsbo in 1986 with his wife and their two children, first practicing in a small office next to Fishline on 3rd Ave.  before moving to his current Liberty Bay Marina location in 1991.  During those years he served Poulsbo as president of Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce in 1987 and as treasurer of the Rotary Club for five years before becoming president in 1996.

For 30 years now Dr. Craig Benson has been providing big-city, advanced chiropractic care right here in Poulsbo.

On a more personal note, my wife Rose is my best business consultant, best friend, and love of my life. She sees and knows me better than I do myself- she wrote most of this introduction and has been involved in just about every word you read on this site.

For those of you who know my kids, K’la is now a dentist practicing in Enumclaw. Travis is a Commander in the Navy, a test pilot. His wife Beth is a BSN Nurse. Their daughter Lindsay is our beloved grandchild.

On any day when weather and opportunity coincide, year-round, you may find Dr. Benson stand-up paddling on the bay.

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Curriculum Vitae (Chiropractic Credentials)