Dr. Scott Lawrence is the Clinic Director of the Jerusalem Family Wellness Center. He has dedicated the past 44 years to helping people reclaim their health and vitality, & improve their quality of life. As an experienced Chiropractor, he is passionate about caring for individuals struggling with pain, mobility challenges, and energy depletion. Whether treating herniated discs, chronic headaches, neck and back pain, or simply helping patients feel younger, stronger, and more resilient, Dr. Lawrence is committed to guiding people on their journey to better health. He especially appreciates working with those who proactively approach their well-being.

A second-generation Chiropractor, Dr. Lawrence comes from a family deeply rooted in chiropractic care—his wife, two sons, and brother are chiropractors. Since 1980, he has been in private practice, bringing decades of expertise and a results-driven approach to every patient he treats.

Before making Aliyah, Dr. Lawrence spent 20 years in private practice in Midtown Manhattan, where he built a thriving clinic and worked alongside Dr. Robert Atkins—renowned for the Atkins Diet—as the Director of The Atkins Center for Alternative and Complementary Therapies. This experience shaped his unique, integrative perspective on health and healing.

Dr. Lawrence has combined his love of flying with his passion for service, spending many years as a pilot flying search and rescue and disaster relief missions for the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. An avid skier, he also served as a National Ski Patrolman at Heavenly Valley Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe, California, where he maintained a private practice. His commitment to community service extended to many years as a volunteer firefighter, where he was part of the emergency services team for the Jericho (NY) Fire Department.

Beyond his work in chiropractic and emergency services, Dr. Lawrence is a lifelong adventurer who is a licensed sailing skipper, an avid scuba diver and enjoys exploring the world through outdoor experiences. He also has a deep appreciation for good food, recognizing its essential role in maintaining optimal well-being.

Dr. Lawrence is an active member of the Israeli Chiropractic Society (ICS) and serves as the ICS Liaison Officer for Licensing, working to advance Chiropractic standards in Israel.

In addition to his hands-on clinical work, Dr. Lawrence’s dedication to education and awareness reflects his holistic approach to patient care, ensuring that Chiropractic is not just about pain relief but about supporting overall health and wellness.

Recognized for his excellence in patient care, Dr. Lawrence has been honored with multiple awards, including Doctor of the Year by the California Chiropractic Association and Outstanding Practitioner of the Year by the New York Chiropractic Council.

Dr. Lawrence is blessed to be married to Dr. Heidi Fleiss-Lawrence, and together they have four wonderful children. They have called the holy city of Jerusalem home since 1996, where Dr. Lawrence continues to empower patients at the Jerusalem Family Wellness Center with natural, drug-free solutions that restore function, eliminate pain, and optimize long-term health.

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Born in New York, USA, he is a third-generation chiropractor, following in the footsteps of his parents. At the age of six, he moved with his family to Jerusalem, Israel. From a young age, he was fascinated by the incredible complexities and potentials of the human body. Growing up in an environment that emphasized sports, proper nutrition, and healthy habits, he witnessed firsthand the power and resilience of the human body when supported by chiropractic care. This experience deepened his curiosity and ultimately led him to discover his own calling in chiropractic. The moment he learned about its principles and potential, he knew he had found his life’s work.

He pursued his passion at the *Barcelona College of Chiropractic* in Spain, where he earned a *Distinguished Master’s in Chiropractic in 2024. During his time at university, he served as **president of the Philosophy and Communication Club*, dedicating himself to helping fellow students deepen their knowledge of chiropractic and its applications in daily life.

As a chiropractor, his mission is to unlock human potential through targeted and personalized chiropractic care. He is committed to excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement, both professionally and personally.

Dr. Gideon specializes in techniques such as the *Gonstead Method, Thompson Technique, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), and the Webster Technique, which helps women with their pregnancy and once their child is born, helping them and their baby to stay healthy.

Dr. Gideon ensures that his patients receive the most accurate and effective chiropractic adjustments possible. His insatiable thirst for knowledge drives him to continually evolve—whether by regularly attending seminars, honing his technical skills, collaborating with peers and mentors on clinical case discussions, or deepening his understanding of the human sciences through ongoing education.

For him, chiropractic is not just a profession but a way of life. It is a passion and a mission, deeply anchored in the belief that chiropractic care is key to alleviating suffering and enhancing human health and wellness. He ensures his body and mind are in peak condition every day—through training, proper nutrition, healthy habits, and personal development—so that he can serve his patients with the utmost dedication and care.

During his free time he enjoys surfing, hiking and barbequing meat.