D.C. alumnus (’78), Chiropractic Faculty member

Dr. Andrew Krantz originally envisioned his career and professional goals in a much different configuration than what they are now. As a young man, he was working as an advanced paramedic, serving people experiencing dire medical emergencies. His life trajectory changed drastically in the wake of a terrible accident where a stretcher broke in half, resulting in not only losing a patient but also severe injury to Dr. Krantz and his fellow paramedics.

Dr. Krantz’s neck and back were ruptured, not to mention a small brain bleed. This resulted in 13 hospitalizations as Krantz dealt with the physical and emotional turmoil of his injuries. Seeking additional relief and healing that so far proved elusive in his experiences with traditional medicine, Dr. Krantz regularly received adjustments from a chiropractor that he feels changed his life.

“Not only did he [help] heal me, but I became very interested in Chiropractic,” Dr. Krantz said.

And the rest, as they say, is history. He moved down from his hometown of Philadelphia in 1976 to study Chiropractic at Life University (Life U), as well as teach where applicable given his professional experiences. After graduation with the Class of 1978, he dove headfirst into teaching and practice. He has racked up an impressive 48 years teaching at Life U, though now he teaches in an adjunct capacity.

Concurrently, he has owned and operated Krantz Family Chiropractic, located in Marietta, Georgia. It is a full-service family chiropractic office in many senses of the word, with his daughter Dr. Samantha Krantz having officially joined the practice after graduation in 2023. The family practice offers dynamic services for all walks of life, from general Chiropractic to prenatal, pediatric, geriatric care and even more specialized needs, such as disc health and personal injury recovery.

“My daughter, Samantha Krantz, graduated from Life University about a year and a half ago. By the way, she graduated the same month, the same week as I did, 48 years later. That’s pretty amazing,” Krantz said.

It is exciting to see how the next generation is taking on Chiropractic in new ways, such as Dr. Samantha Krantz deciding to become Webster Certified and Doula Certified. So Dr. Krantz gets to see the future of the chiropractic profession and Life University lived out in his personal relationships as well as in his academic role.

“There’s a lot of good chiropractic colleges out there, but Life University is the platinum university to become a great Doctor of Chiropractic. So that will continue way after I’m gone because of the wonderful Life chiropractic philosophy,” Krantz said.

“I love giving back. I love my students and I like to enjoy sharing experiences that I’ve had as a chiropractor.”

Dr. Krantz serves as a member of the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and he also chairs the Investigative Committee for the state of Georgia. This is significant because chiropractic authoritative bodies are often a first line of defense to examine when something goes wrong or a chiropractor finds themselves in jeopardy. Dr. Krantz has a unique insight to see the complex issues that arise and educate students on ways to protect themselves and their patients from negative experiences.

Dr. Krantz has time and time again demonstrated his commitment to the chiropractic profession, to Life U and to his patients. He is a familiar fixture in the halls of Life U whose legacy will continue to grow even once he has left them. It’s an honor to see someone who truly lives out the foundational value of Lasting Purpose that the University stands for.