PRACTITIONERS

Dr. Conte had over 5 years experience as a fitness trainer before obtaining his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. His background in fitness has helped to shape his treatment style and philosophy. As an avid runner and fitness enthusiast Dr. Conte hates being sidelined by injuries.   For this reason he has always enjoyed helping people of all fitness levels return to their activities.

Dr. Conte has experience treating people of all different age ranges and backgrounds. He combines classic chiropractic care with rehabilitative and therapeutic exercise to improve the health and wellness in all areas of patient’s lives, whether they are having problems with back pain or neck pain, or just want to start feeling better when they wake up in the morning.

Dr. Conte’s goal is to improve the health and wellness in all areas of his patient’s lives.

Dr. Shane Kelly is a recent graduate of the Doctor of Chiropractic program at University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. He is committed to a comprehensive, movement-based approach to patient care that combines chiropractic adjustments and various soft tissue techniques with the targeted application of active rehabilitative exercises to address underlying movement dysfunctions—helping patients remain active and pain free. Dr. Kelly places an emphasis on improving a patients’ knowledge regarding their pain, and addressing and improving a patient’s attitudes and beliefs regarding their pain. Dr. Kelly’s approach draws from a variety of sources and mentors, with a particular focus on “McKenzie Technique” and “Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization” (DNS).

Pablo Cohen is a licensed massage therapist and graduate of East-West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, OR. He has over 10 years of experience working under the guidance of chiropractors and medical doctors in the Portland area. Pablo also works in the community as an instructor of massage therapy and physical fitness. He has additional credentials and certifications in Medical Massage Therapy, Chiropractic Assistant, Rhythmical massage, Active Release Technique (ART), Trigger Point Therapy, Neuromuscular Reeducation, Orthopedic, Lomi Lomi, Sport and Thai Massage. Pablo specializes in serving people with chronic pain and injury, often related to auto, work or congenital injuries.

Raised in the mountains of Venezuela, Pablo was exposed to the natural and spiritual elements of human healing very early on in life. His work combines this knowledge with modern training in structural health and healing. Pablo believes that massage has the power to free people of physical pain and injury to bring them to a higher level of healing.

Tim’s passion is herbal medicine, which he combines with acupuncture, tui na, and other traditional therapies of Chinese medicine in order to promote the health and well-being of patients.

Uma started her healing career as an LMT in 1998. She taught massage for 10.5 years. She then graduated with a Masters in acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in 2006. She looks forward to assisting each individual in achieving optimal health & wellness.

Jonathan, an Oregon licensed acupuncturist, utilizes the therapeutic modalities of traditional Chinese medicine: Asian bodywork, acupuncture, nutritional therapy, herbal prescriptions, cupping and moxibustion to help people regain balance in their health.

As a licensed massage therapist since January 2012, Christina has worked in clinical settings helping clients relieve pain and rehabilitate physical function. She specializes in orthopedic, sports, and medical massage services. Her main techniques include myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, and arthrokinetics. Her experience includes helping clients with motor vehicle accidents, acute and chronic pain, repetitive stress injuries, restoring mobility, postsurgical recovery, and athletic performance recovery and maintenance.

Julia takes a client- centered, holistic approach to healing and bodywork. She specializes in injury and trauma recovery, Prenatal massage, and chronic pain relief through gentle, intuitive deep tissue massage. She also utilizes Zen Shiatsu techniques to deepen and enhance the effects of Western massage. Having a rich and full life in different fields of work has fostered a great understanding of people from all walks of life and their individual needs. This understanding and passion is what compelled her to enter into the world of massage therapy to which she brings her passion for nature, people, and wellness in all aspects of living.

Mason Moore has been a practicing massage therapist since 2012, specializing in Swedish and deep tissue massage. A recent graduate from OCOM, Mason will soon be expanding her practice as a licensed acupuncturist.

Dedicated to creating safe, healing spaces for all human beings, Mason provides therapeutic care that fits the unique needs of each individual.

Arika completed her training in Phoenix, Arizona in 2016, and quickly went on to obtain her national certification and Oregon Massage Therapist License. Since then, she’s fine tuned her skills at holistic spas and become certified in the highest level of Reiki healing. She is passionate about all aspects of holistic health, and bases her practice on the belief that many of our mental and emotional stresses are connected to pain and discomfort in the body. Arika’s goal for her clients is to achieve their highest level of well-being through connecting the body, mind, and soul. She combines an intuitive touch with deep tissue, Swedish, sports therapy and reflexology techniques in order to help her clients achieve their best state of wellness.