Dr. Gohl's Legacy

Dr. Gohl was a pioneer in introducing and using the Gonstead technique. He had a personal practice for over 58 years. His passion for Chiropractic and his desire to see the profession stay true to its roots were unyielding. He was committed to sharing his knowledge and experience whenever possible. This included regularly teaching seminars at colleges and in his office. He saw the tremendous impact that Chiropractic care had on his patients’ health and wanted to pass the baton to future practitioners.

Dr. Gohl enrolled in the Palmer School of Chiropractic in 1947, following his two years of service in Okinawa with the Navy Seabees. After graduation, he worked as an intern in the Davenport Palmer Chiropractic Clinic. From there, he moved to Glendale, California, where he began his practice. The doors to his practice have been open since the early 50’s, and patients have continued to be cared for by Dr. Gohl using the Gonstead technique.

As a Gonstead advocate, Dr. Gohl taught Gonstead principles at Cleveland College East & West, LACC, Sherman College, and the Palmer Extravaganzas. Dr. Gohl was a charter member of the Gonstead Clinical Studies Society and received the Clarence Gonstead Lifetime Achievement Award from the GCSS in 1991.

Dr. Gohl developed a systematic and scientific approach to quantify the outstanding results of his patient care. During his later years in practice, he documented this information in four downloadable resources.

His passion for the field was contagious. Many Chiropractors have shared that without his mentoring and encouragement, they would not have persisted in the field.

In addition to his profession, Dr. Gohl loved his family, which included his wife, Beverly Tommene, his grown children, Sharon, Gary (deceased), Carol, Diane, and his grandchildren, Timothy and Anna.

His Christian faith was a guiding foundation for his love of people, service, and commitment to helping others.