Dr. Kenyon Godwin is living his American Dream right here in Arlington as a chiropractor and owner of the award-winning Active Family Wellness Center and founder and lead success coach at D.R.E.A.M.S. Consulting.

When Dr. Godwin was 12, his mother had a heart attack. As a single mom with no insurance, she didn’t get the help she needed. Dr. Godwin decided he wanted to be a doctor so he could help others.

His anatomy teacher was a chiropractor who told stories about his office. It interested Dr. Godwin. After joining the U.S. Air Force, he had a medical-based position that reignited his passion for health care. He decided to attend chiropractic school.

Originally from the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Dr. Godwin earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker University (2010) and his bachelor’s degree from Wayland Baptist University (2007). A leader in the Arlington community, he has received recognition such as the 2016 Veteran-owned Small Business of the Year, Arlington’s Favorite Chiropractor Reader’s Choice Award (2014-2020), Patient’s Choice Award (2015), and the Delta Sigma Theta Community Leader in Health & Wellness (2013). Dr. Godwin currently serves on the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Executive Board as its chairperson, Center for Transforming Lives Board and Koinonia Christian Church Core Leadership Team. Dr. Godwin has been married to his wife, Courtney, for more than 20 years. They have three daughters.

Dr. Godwin’s passion is personal growth and development and helping other business owners succeed. He believes people should have the freedom to pursue their God-given purpose without limitations.

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