Get to Know Me and My Philosophy

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I have been a practicing chiropractor since 1989 when I graduated Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO. I returned home to Cinnaminson, NJ where I spent several years with Cherry Hill Chiropractic working both in Cherry Hill and their other satellite offices including South Shore Medical Center in Marmora. At the end of my employment there in 1993, I decided that I wanted to stay in Cape May County and later had the opportunity to purchase Ocean View Chiropractic on February 9, 1994. Since then, our office has grown out of its space multiple times, leading to three moves within the county. Since 2001, I have been located in Seaville at our Hope Corson Road office with my wife Shannon and our 3 children. I have been blessed to be so involved in the community, working with local athletes of all levels. I have also had the privilege of being the Chiropractic Physician for the Ocean City Nor'Easters soccer club.

Chiropractic Physician

Meet Dr. James O'Rourke


Official Chiropractor for the Ocean City Nor’Easters Soccer Club

When I first start working with a patient, I want to know where they are coming from. Together, we evaluate their history, walk through their past traumas, talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly. From there, I like to know about my patient's current status; we talk about diet, exercise, stressors, sleep cycle. This is the first step towards an in-depth patient understanding, an analysis, if you will, that prepares us to start paving the path to the full-body wellness we are striving for.

A popular question I usually ask a patient is "where do you see yourself in 20 years?". This allows us to determine what health goals are most important to them and gives us both something to aim for. What do you want your body to be able to do 20 years from now? Do you want to still be active, be comfortable in your daily work, be able to keep up with your family members? Let's stop dreaming it and start achieving it. Together. 

My Approach

Your Past, Your Present, Your Future

Janet S.

I'm very thorough about the doctors I see, and the peace I felt when I first walked into there, sealed the deal for me. Dr O is not a pill pusher, he's a real doctor who does everything he can to make sure you are pain free holistically. I am so grateful for him, his wife and their wonderful office staff who treat every patient like a VIP. 

"Dr O'Rourke is thee best chiropractor in South Jersey."

Carol H.

He has helped us through a lot of agonizing events. The office staff (Kathleen and Abbey) are very friendly, and helpful. These girls are the Best! Highly recommend Ocean View Chiropractic and Wellness Center.

"Dr. O'Rourke has been a life saver for my husband and myself."

Terri M.

The office is clean and up to date. The doctor is professional and friendly and the employees go above and beyond to accommodate you. I highly recommend Dr. O'Rourke .

"I've been a patient at Ocean View for a few months now and I couldn't be happier."

Carlos C.

Dr. Orourke is thorough with each procedure; he takes the time to address each problem area. His office is always clean , the machines/therapy instruments that he uses are top of the line and his staff is always cordial. Ocean View Chiropractic and Wellness is definitely the place to go for your alternative health needs.

"I have been a regular patient of Dr. O'Rourke for over 10 years."