Dr. Paul Bekkum, DC, CCEP is a Doctor of Chiropractic with 33+ years of clinical experience and the founder of Integrix Health in Moorhead, MN. As a Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner and IFM-trained functional medicine clinician, Dr. Bekkum provides an integrated approach to health care that combines structural rehabilitation with root-cause systemic medicine — serving patients from Moorhead MN, Fargo ND, and across the Red River Valley.
Clinical Background
What Dr. Paul Bekkum DC Brings to Every Patient
A Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree represents the completion of a rigorous clinical education encompassing anatomy, physiology, neurology, radiology, orthopedics, and clinical diagnosis. Dr. Paul M. Bekkum, DC has built on that foundation over 33+ years with continuous advanced training — earning the Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP) designation, completing functional medicine training through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), and becoming certified in precision genomics through 3x4 Genetics. The result is a clinician whose depth of knowledge spans structural, neurological, and systemic medicine in a way that few practitioners can match.
At Integrix Health in Moorhead MN, Dr. Bekkum applies this depth to every patient encounter. Whether the presenting concern is a herniated disc, chronic back pain, hormonal imbalance, fatigue, or a complex multi-system condition, Dr. Bekkum’s chiropractic and functional medicine training allows him to see both the structural and systemic dimensions of the problem — and to address both. This is what makes Integrix Health uniquely effective for patients who have not found answers through conventional chiropractic or conventional medicine alone. See also: Dr. Paul Bekkum profile and full clinical biography.
Credentials & Certifications
Scope of Practice
What Dr. Paul Bekkum DC Treats
Chiropractic & Extremity Rehab
Back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, SI joint dysfunction, shoulder injuries, knee pain, ankle sprains, wrist and elbow conditions. Dr. Bekkum’s CCEP certification means full-body joint expertise, not just spinal care.
Functional Medicine
Chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalance, gut dysfunction, thyroid problems, autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, metabolic dysfunction. Dr. Bekkum uses advanced lab testing to identify and address the root causes driving these conditions.
Sports & Performance
Athletic injury rehabilitation, sports performance optimization, StructureIQ 3D motion analysis, Kinetic Blueprint Assessments, corrective exercise programming. Dr. Bekkum works with athletes from recreational to competitive level to improve movement quality and reduce injury risk.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
DC stands for Doctor of Chiropractic — a post-graduate clinical degree requiring a minimum of seven years of university-level education. Dr. Paul M. Bekkum, DC has practiced clinical chiropractic for 33+ years and subsequently earned the CCEP designation for extremity joint expertise.
Yes. Dr. Bekkum completed training through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and holds certifications in 3x4 Genetics, the Kalish Protocol, DUTCH hormone testing, GI-MAP stool analysis, and functional blood chemistry analysis. His dual expertise allows him to address both structural and systemic health problems in one practice.
Dr. Bekkum treats back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, extremity joint injuries, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, hormonal imbalance, gut dysfunction, fatigue, sports injuries, and complex multi-system health conditions. His integrated chiropractic and functional medicine approach is especially effective for patients who have not responded to conventional care.
Dr. Paul M. Bekkum, DC, CCEP has more than 33 years of clinical practice experience. He has continuously expanded his clinical training to include functional medicine, precision genomics, advanced hormone and gut testing, and technology-based motion analysis.