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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