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FIT ClinicChiropractic · Colts Neck, NJ
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Jim Goetz, NBCE, CSCS

Co-founder and Chief of Human Performance at Functionised in Colts Neck. Jim leads FIT Stretch.

Jim is a New Jersey native who played college baseball at the University of Tampa, then built a career in strength and conditioning, coaching with the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Buccaneers organizations and USF football. He went on to complete chiropractic school and pass the national chiropractic board exams, and co-founded Functionised in Colts Neck, where FIT Clinic, FIT Lab and FIT Stretch share the building at 8 Merchants Way.

He has worked as a performance coach for professional boxers, and he writes about pain, movement and performance in plain English. His books include Heel Yourself (free on this site), The Longevity Trinity and 600 Burgers in 30 Days, and his credits include the documentary The Keto Project.

What Jim leads

FIT Stretch and the human-performance programs at Functionised (functionised.com).
“I can’t say enough great things bout Dr.”
— Yvette C., Google, January 2023 · 4.7 out of 5 from 39 Google reviews

Individual experiences shared by patients; results vary.

Credentials

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • Completed chiropractic school; passed the national chiropractic board exams
  • Former strength and conditioning coach with the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Buccaneers organizations and USF football
  • Author of Heel Yourself (2026), The Longevity Trinity and 600 Burgers in 30 Days

Articles by Jim

Jim doesn’t provide chiropractic care. FIT Stretch is assisted stretching and performance coaching; chiropractic care at FIT Clinic is provided by Dr. Michael Brandon, DC.
“Dr. Mike & the staff are very friendly & professional.”
— Gary C., Google, January 2023 · 4.7 out of 5 from 39 Google reviews

Individual experiences shared by patients; results vary.

What patients say

“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!”
— Ashley A., Google, June 2025
“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.”
— Yvette C., Google, January 2023
“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.”
— Gary C., Google, January 2023

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 39 reviews. Read them all on Google

Individual experiences shared by patients; results vary.

If something hurts — sharp pain, pain that wakes you at night, numbness or tingling, or a recent injury — start with an evaluation instead. See where it hurts or book a first visit with Dr. Brandon.