About Us

I was once a builder. I understood structure, design, tolerances, and applied physics. I spent years crafting stair systems and doorways, but I never expected to be where I am today. As you may know—or you will find out—the universe sometimes has very different plans for us.

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My first child was born with a severe musculoskeletal condition that will impact her daily life forever. At the time, as a builder, there was nothing I could do for her. I was limited to what her providers told us and what they expected. That was not good enough for me. I had to know everything I could about her condition and how to help her—but doing so meant completely reinventing my life and career.

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With the unwavering support of my wife, I quit my career and returned to school, ferociously learning everything I could about the human body, movement, and how to improve it. What led me to chiropractic was simple: it’s a manual therapy career that affords me the most freedom to practice and help people directly.

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I began my higher education at Central Oregon Community College, then transferred to Eastern Oregon University, where I majored in Exercise Science. From there, I pursued my passion for manual therapy at the University of Western States in Portland, OR, the second-oldest chiropractic college in the world, earning my Doctorate in Chiropractic.

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Following my doctorate, I spent an additional year completing a Master’s in Rehabilitation Science at a small school outside of Boston, MA, further deepening my expertise in human movement, injury recovery, and patient-centered care.

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I have treated thousands of patients and worked alongside the leading chiropractors who are the authority on chiropractic standard of care. My clinical experience spans injury and sports rehabilitation as well as family-focused chiropractic care, allowing me to work with a wide range of patients and conditions.

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With my daughter, they may use the word “disabled,” but I have never seen it that way. All I see is her ability. That perspective guides how I see my patients today. I see their ability—to overcome challenges, to move better, and to live without pain (or at least manage it effectively). My job is to guide them on this journey of recovery and renewal.

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My Education:

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Bachelor of Science Human Biology

University of Western States

Portland, OR

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Master of Science Rehabilitation Science

Lasell University

Newton, MA

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Doctorate of Chiropractic

University of Western States

Portland, OR