No matter how many times similar reports about identical twins appear in the tabloids, it does not cease to be fascinating reading about stories of twins with entangled destinies.
Such is the case of the identical twin brothers, Dr. Craig Taylor and Dr. Cliff Taylor, owners of Taylor Chiropractic and Wellness. They found in chiropractic medicine a shared passion that led them to jointly pursue the same career path and open their own clinic together.
“The connection that [Cliff] and I have is hard to explain,” said Craig during a recent video interview. “Being identical twins, it’s more than just a brotherhood.”
Nowadays, Taylor Chiropractic and Wellness has established itself as one of the leading chiropractic family-owned clinics in Atlanta, Georgia. With their two locations in Buckhead and Inman Park/O4W, these two Atlanta-native chiropractors have become notorious throughout Georgia for their hands-on approach. Craig, Cliff, and their team assist patients in finding relief, correcting imbalances, fixing the root of their symptoms, and improving their overall wellness.
The story of how these two brothers developed the same sense of vocation reaffirms the theory that identical twins are bonded by more than simply genes. Chiropractic medicine brought Craig and Cliff closer than ever in their shared mission of helping others find relief from pain.
In a recent interview, Dr. Craig connected via Zoom to narrate how he and his twin brother, Cliff, fell jointly in love with chiropractic medicine.
During their years at the University of Georgia, when Craig and Cliff used to play collegiate lacrosse, Craig herniated two discs in his mid-back. This injury prompted the brothers’ first encounter with the world of chiropractic medicine.
This form of alternative medicine had been out of Craig and Cliff’s radar. Coming from a family filled with medical professionals, it was natural that the twins’ original plan was to pursue a career in a more traditional medical field. However, Craig’s time in therapy opened his eyes to a new approach to health and wellness.
“After my injury, it was the first time I went to a chiropractor,” narrated Craig. “It completely changed how my back was feeling. It was life-changing to see that it was possible to live a pain-free life without having to take medicine.”
After experiencing the benefits of chiropractic medicine firsthand, Craig was the first to become a convinced believer in this field. Observing his brother’s newly discovered passion was enough to persuade Cliff to consider the plausibility of a chiropractic career.
Cliff “just saw my passion for [chiropractic medicine] and fell in love with it along with me,” said Craig. “He essentially followed me into the career.”
This change of career paths gave Craig and Cliff a new sense of purpose. Chiropractic care merged the two brothers’ passion for medicine and their love for sports. In this new field, they could work directly with their patients and help them cultivate an active and healthy lifestyle.
“We like hands-on work, and we love the sports world,” said Craig. “Seeing so many athletes going there and experiencing [chiropractic therapy] ourselves is what ultimately landed us here.”
Years after deciding to pursue a career in chiropractic medicine, Craig and Cliff maintain the same passion for this field. Since the opening of Taylor Chiropractic and Wellness, these two brothers have committed to helping others achieve a healthy, pain-free life. Today, Craig and Cliff spend their days assisting people with mild and chronic pain in finding relief and fixing the root of their symptoms.
Before graduating, “we dreamed of having a family business, doing it the ‘Taylor’ way, and giving back to others,” concluded Craig. The goal is to “live a healthy lifestyle and transmit it to other people.”
By Juan Sebastian Restrepo
With Artistic Initiative Agency
