Dr. Michael Brandon, DC
Dr. Brandon is the chiropractor at FIT Clinic in Colts Neck. He’s a Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Bridgeport with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, and he has been treating patients since 2017. Ask the people who see him and the same three words come up: he listens, he explains, and he’s thorough.
Credentials
- Doctor of Chiropractic, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2017
- B.S. Nutrition (Dietetics and Sports Nutrition), Mansfield University, 2011
- New Jersey chiropractic license 38MC00750100. Licensed in New Jersey since 2017
- NBCE Parts I–IV (2017) and NBCE Physiotherapy (2017)
- In practice since 2017; at FIT Clinic, Colts Neck, since August 2017
- Internships 2015–2017, including the Bridgeport Bluefish minor-league baseball club
- Member, American Chiropractic Association and Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, since 2017
Why I do this
I grew up an athlete, and chiropractors helped me out a lot when I was hurt, so I’d been interested in this since I was an early teen. Coming out of undergrad I knew I wanted to be in healthcare, and it came down to two paths: chiropractic, or the molecular-nutrition route — working in a lab on medications. As much as I liked microbiology, I wanted the hands-on, whole-person side of it, working with people instead of samples. I was about 22 when I knew for sure.
How I work
In the first ten minutes I’m listening for three things: what your pain is, where it is, and which motions or activities bring it on. That tells me where the problem is most likely coming from and how I’d treat it — and just as important, it tells me what matters to you functionally, not just getting out of pain. Then I look: how you move, what’s tight, what’s weak, what reproduces it. You’ll hear what I think is going on in plain English, including what I’m not sure about.
I won’t tell you what you need before the exam, because I don’t know yet. Give me the time to go over it and to hear your concerns, and then I’ll explain the options. If you’ve never been adjusted and the idea of being “cracked” worries you, say so — you don’t need the big adjustment to get help. Sometimes it’s the thing that would help you most, and I’ll tell you that, but there are other ways to treat the same problem and the choice is yours. And if I can’t be the one to help you, I’ll say that too: when an emergency room is the better idea, or when a couple of rounds of care haven’t improved things at the rate I’d expect, I refer you to someone who can. If I can’t help you, I at least want to point you in the right direction.
Who I especially enjoy working with
Athletes and pregnant women — that’s an easy answer. Athletes are usually more motivated than most people to get better, and I rarely have to worry about them sticking with the plan. Pregnant women are some of the most thankful patients I have, and care during and after pregnancy is gentle, modified, and coordinated with your OB.
What patients say
“I can’t say enough great things bout Dr. Brandon. As a competitive athlete with Spartan races and CrossFit, I’m constantly challenging my body and Dr. Brandon has been able to “fix” me on several occasions so I could compete. His knowledge and experience never cease to amaze me and I recommend him to my gym and friends.”
“Dr. Mike & the staff are very friendly & professional. They really know how to help improve your quality of life.. I went in to see them & after a couple of visits with Dr. Mike he made me feel relax & got my range of motion with my back good again.”
“Dr. Mike at FIT Clinic is hands-down the best chiropractor I’ve seen. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and truly cares about long-term wellness. I’ve seen real improvements thanks to his personalized care. Highly recommend!”
“Doc Mike Brandon has been our chiro for the past two years, and he has yet to disappoint us in pretty much any service he has provided. Always makes great conversation and makes our day! Thanks for everything you've done for us!!”
Individual experiences shared by patients; results vary.
Your first visit with Dr. Brandon
- Meet in a treatment room, not across a counter.
- Tell him what’s bothering you and what you want to get back to.
- Evaluation.
- Findings, in plain English.
- Your options — including “this isn’t a chiropractic problem”.
- You decide.
About 60 minutes. No treatment plan to sign on day one.
The FIT Clinic Promise
An honest assessment. You decide.
- An honest assessment — if we don't think we can help, we'll say so and tell you who to see.
- You decide — every step is explained before it happens, and you can stop at any point.