Meet Dr. James Lee
Dr. James Lee brings more than 25 years of hands-on experience to Family Wellness Center, with a focus on gentle, light-force chiropractic care and long-term nervous system-based support. After graduating from Life Chiropractic College in 1998, he moved to Costa Rica and became the country’s fourth chiropractor.
Seeing a clear need for natural care, he went on to pioneer and establish three additional clinics over the next 14 years. During that time, Dr. Lee performed more than 120,000 chiropractic adjustments and participated in multiple international mission trips, serving underserved communities with care, compassion, and respect.
From Back Pain to a Life’s Calling
Before chiropractic, Dr. Lee worked for Greenpeace in Austin as a non-violent activist and office manager. Long hours and high stress led to severe low back pain, which brought him to Dr. Pat McLean, a local chiropractor. Within about four visits, he noticed more than pain relief. He was sleeping better, breathing more deeply, and felt more energy and clarity. When he learned how the nervous system influences the whole body, everything clicked, and he headed to chiropractic college soon after.
A Lifetime of Study in Healing and Human Potential
Dr. Lee’s wellness training extends beyond chiropractic. He is a Certified Yoga Teacher through Sivananda Ashram, where he immersed himself in classical yoga, breathwork, meditation, and mind-body connection. After returning to Costa Rica, he opened yoga studios, helped grow the local yoga community, and later taught at the University of Costa Rica.
He is also a Certified Raw Foods Chef from the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Patagonia, Arizona, where he trained under Dr. Gabriel Cousens and supported patients through plant-based nutrition, detoxification, and juice cleansing.
EXPLORE OUR SERVICES
How Dr. Lee Supports Patients Today
At our practice, Dr. Lee integrates chiropractic care, posture and nervous system correction, Network Spinal Analysis with more than 20 years of experience, lifestyle guidance, and mind-body wellness practices. He is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, helping many Latino families throughout our city and Central Texas feel understood, welcomed, and supported.
My purpose has always been the same: help people reconnect with their health, their body, and their potential.”
Schedule Your Appointment
If you are ready for gentle, thoughtful chiropractic care from a doctor who truly listens, Dr. Lee would be honored to work with you. Contact Family Wellness Center today to schedule your appointment, with availability often within 24 hours.
