Meet Dr. J
Dr. James Krystosik
Chiropractor · Functional Medicine Practitioner · Author · Podcast Host
Dr. James Krystosik directs The Other Side of Medicine and has worked in chiropractic and functional medicine since 1986. His work focuses on nutrition, digestive health, and understanding the factors that may sit underneath persistent symptoms.
His guiding principle is simple: don't guess—test. The goal is to listen carefully, use relevant information, and create practical next steps for each individual.
In clinical practice
Since 1986
Education & professional work
Experience you can understand at a glance
D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University
Nutrition
Undergraduate education in nutrition
Since 1986
Clinical practice in chiropractic and functional medicine
5 books
Author on nutrition and natural medicine
How Dr. J approaches care
A clear process—not a quick assumption
The purpose of a root-cause evaluation is to understand the person behind the symptoms and decide what information is genuinely useful.
Listen to the whole story
Symptoms rarely exist in isolation. Dr. J begins with health history, daily habits, previous care, and the patterns that may connect them.
Look for useful evidence
When appropriate, the evaluation may include existing records and targeted testing instead of relying on assumptions or one-size-fits-all advice.
Build a practical plan
Recommendations are personalized around food, movement, sleep, stress, and other lifestyle foundations that can be applied in everyday life.
Beyond the clinic
Making health information practical
Dr. J is the author of five books on nutrition and natural medicine and hosts The Other Side of Medicine podcast. Across his clinical work, writing, and conversations with guests, he aims to make complex health topics easier to understand and use in daily life.