Dr. Jacob is from La Crosse, Wisconsin where he was valedictorian of his high school class. He graduated from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina with a Bachelor of Science degree. Dr. Jacob graduated in September 2010 from Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose, California as a Doctor of Chiropractic. During his time at Palmer he elected to learn nine specialized adjusting techniques and advanced clinical nutritional training, providing him with specialized knowledge to better serve his patients. He was the recipient of the prestigious Virgil V. Strang Philosophy Award, the highest award given at graduation, only awarded after a rigorous process. From 2011 to 2013 he served as the primary clinician in the highest volume chiropractic practice in Ventura County, California; and to date has personally delivered nearly 75,000 chiropractic adjustments.
He co-authored the articles “Integrating Traditional Chiropractic With 21st Century Public Health,” published in the professional periodical “Dynamic Chiropractic,” and “Embracing a Biodynamic Lifestyle,” published in the holistic online community All Things Healing. Dr Jacob is a member of the California Chiropractic Association, where he serves as vice-president of the Santa Barbara District; and of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. He is certified in the Webster Technique, a specialized approach he uses to benefit the expectant mother. Dr Jacob is dedicated to cultivating vitalism in the Santa Barbara community through providing the highest quality chiropractic care and collaborating with other health professionals and community leaders to optimize the health of Santa Barbara.