Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Renee Gentle.
Dr. Gentle, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Growing up, I always knew I wanted to be a doctor. Figuring out what kind of doctor was the hard part until I sustained a back injury running track in college and was introduced to chiropractic. That injury changed my life and helped me figure out my purpose and what it is I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing. That very first chiropractic experience gave me my life back and I just knew that was how I wanted to impact lives in my community. Ever since then it has been my passion to educate the black communities of Houston on the importance of health through the vehicle of chiropractic. It has been my reasoning for opening up my own practice The Gentle Chiro right after graduation and why I work so hard every day to provide care and educate my patients. It has been a journey getting to where I am today, but it has been worth it.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
This journey has not been smooth or easy. But I have had an amazing support system along the way. The hardest part for me has been figuring out that I cannot do everything by myself. I think God used this journey to teach me the importance of asking for help when I need it and to practice patience. Of course, another struggle has been getting patients in the door, finding ways to reach the people that need my help. There were days where I would feel like I was way in over my head and would question why I would want to open a practice straight out of school in the middle of a pandemic?? But then I remember that God placed this very calling on my heart for a reason, so I refocus and put my faith in him, and everything always seems to figure itself out after that.
We’ve been impressed with The Gentle Chiro, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am the Owner and lead Chiropractor of The Gentle Chiro here in Houston. My practice focuses on family wellness chiropractic. I treat all age groups from babies to the elderly and everything in between. I strive to not only educate my patients on the importance of chiropractic but also the health disparities that plague the black communities. Providing patients with the resources and the help they need even if the care isn’t provided by me is the end goal. I am most proud of the growth my clinic has shown in the past 4 months of being open and even more excited to see how much more growth there is to come. Here at The Gentle Chiro, we offer chiropractic adjustments, electrical stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, cupping, scraping and so much more. We are always looking for ways to improve our patient experience and different opportunities that can further help our patients heal and get back to doing the things they love pain-free!
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
The Bible App has been the number one thing to help me do my best in life this year. Lately, it has been hard to find time for leisurely anything, so my morning bible reads have been how I get through everything.
Contact Info:
- Email: drgentle@thegentlechirohtx.com
- Website: www.thegentlechirohtx.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegentlechiro/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegentlechiro
