Health First Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. J. Zimmerman

Health First Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. J. Zimmerman Health First Chiropractic Clinic, is a Chiropractor in Galloway, NJ, that provides chiropractic trea Dr. J. Zimmerman has been in private practice since 1988.

He is the director of Health First Chiropractic Clinic and Wellness Center. Dr. J teaches chiropractic principles and healthcare to interested groups and organizations all over southern New Jersey. Doctor Zimmerman also lectures to chiropractors all over the country and outside the country on how to teach their patients chiropractic healthcare. is married to Anne and has two daughters. He has been living in Atlantic County since 1991. is an avid fisherman (you should see the one that got away!), fitness freak and workout-aholic. He also spends way too much time as a home brewer and beer connoisseur. Dr. J, much to his family's concern, still plays, coaches and is the President of the Jersey Shore Rugby Club. A wannabe actor (occasional parts in local productions), Dr. Zimmerman can be seen sitting in local movie theaters, enjoying the latest cinematic production. Chiropractically speaking, Dr. Zimmerman is versed in many different chiropractic techniques including low force, gentle instrument adjusting. Instrument adjusting techniques include the Activator instrument and the electrically powered Arthrostim instrument. These techniques work extremely well and are very pleasant to receive. They are favorites of the anxious patient who might not like the bending, twisting or cracking of traditional chiropractic. Perfect for everyone, but especially perfect for small children and the elderly with delicate health conditions. Dr. Zimmerman also practices full spine, hands-on traditional chiropractic (the kind with the cracks). Well versed in extremity adjusting, Dr. J. has helped many people with their shoulder, knee, hip, arm and hand trouble. One of the few chiropractors in the area to perform cranial adjusting, Dr. Zimmerman has helped many children with learning disorders, autism and ADHD, as well as the patient suffering from the effects of head trauma. Dr. Zimmerman cares for many pregnant patients and is a certified practitioner of the Webster's Uterine Constraint technique. This soft tissue technique allows the doctor to lessen the tightness of the round ligament which then permits babies in the breech position to move more freely and right themselves to the proper position for childbirth. A highly successful technique. Dr. Zimmerman is also well versed in nutrition for health and wellness. He writes a weekly Health Tip of the Week column which is published in two area weekly newspapers, as well as e-mailed to his patient base and doctor's offices around the world. Health Tips of the Week are also found on this website.

12/10/2025

At Health First Chiropractic in Galloway, we donโ€™t just adjust spines, we help restore mobility, confidence, and independence โœจ

Our office proudly specializes in ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ž and patients managing conditions like arthritis, diabetes, neuropathy, balance issues, and limited mobility. With gentle, neurologically-focused adjustments, we help improve:
โžก๏ธ ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
โžก๏ธ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ & ๐›๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž
โžก๏ธ ๐๐š๐ข๐ง ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ
โžก๏ธ ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐จ๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ

For many of our senior patients, chiropractic care has been the difference between struggling to moveโ€ฆ and finally feeling mobile again. ๐Ÿ’™

๐ˆ๐Ÿ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐จ๐ซ ๐š ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š ๐ฌ๐š๐Ÿ๐ž, ๐ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž, ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ -๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ž๐ž ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐ฆ๐จ๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ช๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž, ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐†๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ.

๐Ÿ“ Health First Chiropractic โ€“ Galloway, NJ
โœจ Helping every generation move, heal, and live better.
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12/08/2025

This one simple habit could completely change how much you eatโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
Doc Jโ€™s Health Tip of the Week โ€” watch this.
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Hep B Vaccine in Question for Newborns; P**p Transit time important for good health; Plus more
12/07/2025

Hep B Vaccine in Question for Newborns; P**p Transit time important for good health; Plus more

12/06/2025

โ€œChristmas is coming!โ€ ๐ŸŽ„โœจ
And while the holiday season brings joy, family time, and festive traditions, it also brings a ton of extra stress to your spine and nervous system more than most people realize.

From long hours standing in linesโ€ฆ to lifting heavy shopping bagsโ€ฆ to bending, reaching, decorating, wrapping, driving, cooking, and even sleeping in unfamiliar positions when traveling every one of these holiday habits can create tension, misalignments, and irritation within your spine.

When the spine shifts out of proper alignment, it can place pressure on the surrounding nerves. And because your nervous system controls every function in your body, even small misalignments can lead to:
โ€ข Headaches
โ€ข Muscle tightness
โ€ข Lower back pain
โ€ข Sciatica flare-ups
โ€ข Poor sleep
โ€ข Reduced mobility
โ€ข Increased stress response
โ€ข Weakened immune function during cold & flu season

This is exactly why chiropractic care becomes so important during the holidays. Regular adjustments help restore proper alignment, reduce nerve interference, improve mobility, and allow your body to handle stress more efficiently. When your spine moves the way itโ€™s designed to, your whole body performs better physically, mentally, and emotionally.

So while everyone else is decorating their homes, donโ€™t forget to take care of the โ€œhomeโ€ you live in every single dayโ€ฆ your body.
A healthy spine means a healthier season.

Dr. J isnโ€™t Santa bringing presentsโ€ฆ
but he is Santa when it comes to giving you the gift of HEALTH! ๐ŸŽ…โœจ๐Ÿ’†โ€โ™‚๏ธ
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California has taken a groundbreaking step by becoming the first state in the U.S. to ban ultraprocessed foods from publ...
12/04/2025

California has taken a groundbreaking step by becoming the first state in the U.S. to ban ultraprocessed foods from public school lunches under the "Real Food, Healthy Kids Act." Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, the legislation aims to phase out industrially manufactured foods laden with additives, refined sugars, and unhealthy fats from school cafeterias by 2035. While this move is a significant milestone in addressing childhood nutrition, the extended timeline leaves millions of children exposed to these harmful foods for nearly a decade, raising concerns about the immediate need for healthier dietary practices.
Ultraprocessed foods, engineered with additives, vegetable oils, and refined sugars, are designed to trigger cravings and override natural appetite control, contributing to a host of health issues. Studies, including one published in JAMA Network Open, have linked high consumption of these foods to increased body fat, larger waistlines, elevated blood sugar, and lower levels of protective HDL cholesterol in children. With nearly two-thirds of the average U.S. child's daily calories coming from these factory-made foods, the long-term metabolic harm begins early and compounds over time, fueling an epidemic of childhood obesity and related diseases.
While California's ban marks a turning point in the fight against corporate control of the food supply, parents are urged to take proactive steps to protect their children's health now. Replacing processed snacks with whole, real foods, eliminating vegetable oils, cooking meals at home, and teaching kids to recognize marketing tricks can make a significant difference. By reducing exposure to ultraprocessed foods and fostering healthier eating habits, families can mitigate the risks and set the foundation for better long-term health, even before the law takes full effect.

12/04/2025

๐Ÿ“š ๐”๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ: ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐œ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ ๐š ๐๐š๐ข๐ง ๐‹๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ โžœ ๐Ÿ ๐š๐ญ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐œ ๐†๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ

Did you know scoliosis affects ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ of people, often without them realizing the root cause of their pain? In todayโ€™s video, Dr. J breaks down exactly what scoliosis is, how it develops, how to spot it, and why early intervention is so important.

Scoliosis is more than just โ€œa curve in the spine.โ€
It can impact posture, muscle balance, breathing, mobility, and day-to-day comfort. Many patients go years without answers, thinking the pain is โ€œnormalโ€ until they finally get evaluated.

At Health First Chiropractic in Galloway, we take the time to look deeper. Through chiropractic adjustments, corrective techniques, and individualized care plans, we help patients take pressure off the spine, reduce inflammation, and restore proper movement and the results speak for themselves.

โœจ This patient came to us at a pain level of 10โ€ฆ and chiropractic care brought her down to a 2.
Real people. Real results. Real relief.

If scoliosis has been holding you back whether itโ€™s back pain, tightness, uneven hips, fatigue, or limited mobility you donโ€™t have to live like that. Chiropractic care offers a natural, noninvasive approach to helping your spine function the way it was designed to.

๐Ÿ“น Stay tuned for our upcoming series showing real-time adjustments, mobility improvements, and how we help support patients with scoliosis right here in our Galloway office.

Your spine is your foundation, take care of it, and it will take care of you.
Ready to get checked? Call or book your appointment today.
๐Ÿ“ 48 S New York Rd, Galloway NJ
๐Ÿ“ฒ (609) 652-6363
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Patti shared such a beautiful review about her experience with Dr. J! ๐Ÿ’™From feeling more aligned to receiving holistic, ...
12/01/2025

Patti shared such a beautiful review about her experience with Dr. J! ๐Ÿ’™
From feeling more aligned to receiving holistic, thoughtful care, this is what we love to hear.
Thank you for being part of our HFC family, Patti!
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11/28/2025

Health Tip of the Weekโ€“End with Dr. J!
Did you know one of the healthiest foods on the planet is sitting right in your grocery store? ๐Ÿ โœจ
Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins A & C, gut-loving fiber, antioxidants for inflammation, and slow-digesting carbs that keep your energy steady all day long.

If youโ€™re looking for a simple way to boost immunity, support your gut, and nourish your bodyโ€”add a sweet potato to your meals this weekend! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’ช

Healthy body. Healthy spine. Healthy life.
โ€” Dr. J, Health First Chiropractic
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Happy Thanksgiving from our Health First Chiropractic family to yours ๐Ÿฆƒ๐ŸคWishing you a day filled with gratitude, health,...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our Health First Chiropractic family to yours ๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿค
Wishing you a day filled with gratitude, health, and time with the ones you love!

Address

1. 48 S New York Rd Smithville Professional Center/2. 3137 Fire Road, Egg Harbor Township
Galloway, NJ
08205

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 12:30pm
3pm - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 12:30pm
3pm - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 1pm
3pm - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 12pm
3pm - 6pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
3pm - 6pm

Telephone

+16096526363

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