Who we are
Meet Dr. Nick
With over 16 years of chiropractic experience, Dr. Nick has spent more than a decade specializing in the care of athletes and families, delivering expert treatment for a wide range of needs. As a former chiropractor for Seattle University, he worked with athletes from various sports, honing his expertise in addressing the complexities of athletic injuries. This collaborative experience, working alongside other healthcare providers, ensures comprehensive care for full recovery.
Dr. Nick also has a passion for working with patients of all ages, especially children, helping to promote healthy growth and long-term well-being through personalized care.
Dr. Nick combines soft tissue therapies, chiropractic adjustments, and rehabilitative exercises to effectively treat common injuries such as whiplash, back and neck pain, vertigo, sciatica, headaches, and shoulder pain. His goal is to help you heal, restore your mobility, and get back to feeling your best.
Specializations
Dr. Nick specializes in treating both motor vehicle accident and athletic injuries. He understands the physical and emotional challenges these injuries can bring and is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care. In his practice, he strongly emphasizes the importance of educating patients on proper movement patterns before focusing on stabilization.
Through his chiropractic adjustments, the nervous system is able to function at an optimal level. How does this work, you may ask?
Misalignments in the spine, known as subluxations, can disrupt the communication between the brain and the rest of the body, leading to pain, tension, and reduced mobility. By gently realigning the spine, chiropractic adjustments help restore this communication, allowing the nervous system to function more efficiently. This not only alleviates pain but also enhances the body’s ability to heal, improves overall function, and supports long-term wellness.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
Central Washington University, 2005
Doctorate of Chiropractic
Palmer West Chiropractic
Certifications
Active Release Technique Upper Extremity (ART)
Active Release Technique Lower Extremity (ART)
Graston Technique
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)
Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab (FAKTR)
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
Selective Functional Movement Screen (SFMA)
Certifications Explained
Active Release Technique (ART) Upper and Lower Extremity
A hands-on treatment that targets areas of tightness or scar tissue in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These problem areas can lead to pain and limit movement. By breaking down these restrictions, ART helps restore flexibility, reduce discomfort, and improve how your body moves.
Graston Technique
This technique uses specialized tools to locate and treat areas of chronic tightness or inflammation in soft tissues. The stainless steel instruments help reduce stiffness, improve circulation, and promote healing.
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
A way to evaluate how your body moves to identify any imbalances or weaknesses. Addressing these issues can help improve your physical performance, lower the risk of injury, and keep you moving pain-free.
