Steve Shirley, D.C.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy and Government / California State
• University, Sacramento (with honors)
• Certified Massage Therapist Integrative Massage School
• Doctor of Chiropractic Palmer College West (valedictorian)
• Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Western States Chiropractic College
• Chiropractic Rehabilitation Doctor — Board Eligible Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
• Certified in Kennedy Decompression Technique
• Advanced training in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) and Craniopathy
• Advanced training in TMJ conditions
• Advanced training in whiplash injuries
• Certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
• Certified Rock Tape Doctor: Functional Movement Taping
• Certified FAKTR Doctor: Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation

Professional Experience

• Clinic Director, Spinal & Sports Care Clinic 1991 to present
• Team Chiropractor — Professional Rodeo and Cowboy Association 1993-1995
• Team Chiropractor at numerous sporting events, including World’s Toughest Triathlon And Bloomsday

Professional Presentations

• TMJ Disorders to the Spokane County Dental Society
• Sacred Heart Hospital, Department of Corrections, Association of Safety Engineers

Special Interests

I love spending time outdoors. I regularly hike the hills around Spokane and can be found frequently wading the rivers with my fly rod.

Member

• Washington State Chiropractic Association
• American Chiropractic Association
• International Society of Clinical Rehabilitation Specialists

Jack Choate, D.C.

Education

• A.A. (Associate Arts) degree Spokane Falls Community College–1984
• D.C. (Doctorate of Chiropractic) degree Palmer University–1987

Post Graduate Training

• Diagnosis/Treatment of Whiplash Injuries
• Certified Graston Myofascial Release Technique Provider
• Exercise Rehabilitation
• Spinal Orthopedics/Neurology
• Extremity Adjusting
• Management of Workers Compensation Injuries
• Spinal Decompression Therapy
• Treatment of Lower Back and Neck Pain

Professional Experience

• Chiropractic physician since 1988
• Presenter to Washington State Association for Justice
• Safety and Injury Prevention lectures to Washington State Department of Corrections
• Instructor for Associated Builders & Contractors regarding Low Back Injury Prevention
• Worksite evaluations at U.S. Federal Courthouse
• Ergonomic and Safety consultant to Columbia Lighting, Avista Corporation, CXT, Inland Power and Light, Haskins Steel
• Expert witness in personal injury lawsuits

Special Interests

Dr. Jack Choate has local roots in the Spokane-area since 1977. He is happily married and is a father of two boys, ages 9 and 4. Together with their beloved German Shepherd, the Choate’s enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, especially traveling to the ocean beaches. Dr. Choate is an avid golfer and is still looking for his first hole-in-one. “I consider myself fortunate to have been blessed with such a wonderful family and it is a privilege to provide quality chiropractic health care to the Eastern Washington/North Idaho community.” Dr. Choate looks forward to serving the area for many years to come.

Brittany Rush, D.C.

Education

• Doctor of Chiropractic Degree: Parker University 2013
• Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness: 2013
• Bachelor of Science in Anatomy: 2012
• Advanced Training in Webster Technique
• Advanced Training in the treatment of Headaches

Professional Experience

• Susan G Komen Race for the Cure chiropractic team member 2013
• Texas Motor Speedway Bike MS chiropractic team member 2013
• Presenter at the Irving Police Athletic League

Special Interests

Dr. Rush grew up in Oregon’s Willamette Valley riding horses in 4-H and showing cattle in the FFA. Her introduction to chiropractic came at an early age as the only lasting relief from her chronic migraine headaches. It was life changing for her to go through several weeks headache free. As she grew up, she noticed other family members having great results with chiropractic care. It allowed them to keep doing what they love and to be able go to work and support their families, in a natural and drug-free way. This is where Dr. Rush’s love for the healing art of chiropractic in the human body began.

Today, Dr. Rush’s passion is to help get people out of pain so they can live their lives to the fullest potential. Her focus is to care for families in a patient centered and wellness oriented environment. “I strive to inspire, educate, and empower my patients in becoming active participants in their own wellbeing.” In her free time she loves to explore the outdoors of the greater Spokane area with her two dogs.

Sylvia Tripp, D.C.

Education

• Doctor of Chiropractic — Palmer College of Chiropractic West Campus
• Received Clinical Excellence Award
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology — Washington State University
• Certified Rock Tape Doctor: Functional Movement Taping
• Certified Graston Doctor: instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization therapy
• Certified Cox-Flexion Provider
• Certified in McConnell Taping
• Training in Active Release Technique
• Training in Exercise Rehabilitation
• Certified in Functional Movement Screening

Clinical Experience

• Provider for the Department of Defense Army Hospital 2015
• Chiropractic Intern for Denver Chiropractic 2015
• Chiropractic intern for Palmer Clinic 2014-15
• North Face Endurance Challenge chiropractic member 2014
• Sea Otter Classic chiropractic member 2013
• Physical Therapy Aide at Virginia Mason Hospital
• Exercise Specialist at Olympic Physical Therapy
• Athletic Engineer Instructor

Special Interests

Dr. Sylvia Tripp is a sports chiropractor originally from Woodinville, WA. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic West (PCCW) campus in San Jose, CA. Growing up playing sports led her to experience the first hand benefits of Chiropractic and Physical Therapy care. As a sports chiropractor and having previously worked at physical therapy clinics, she specialized in the treatment and development of rehabilitation programs of day-to-day and sport-related injuries.

Having worked with professional and collegiate athletes has allowed her to develop a specialized plan for patients on and off the field that fit their unique and specific needs. Dr. Tripp’s focuses on a functional approach to help restore motion and movement quality.

In her spare time Dr. Tripp enjoys playing soccer and tennis, snowboarding, krav maga, hiking, live music, and being with her family and friends.

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