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Meet the Summit Chiropractic & Massage Team

“One of the greatest things about Summit Chiropractic & Massage is I get to work with carefully selected and wonderful people working toward the same goal- improving your health” says Dr. Wihksne.  Please meet Molly, Kristi, Janelle, Suz, Amanda, Gwen and DD. 


Molly - Chiropractic Assistant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Janelle - Chiropractic Assistant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Kristi - Chiropractic Assistant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Massage Therapist 
Suz Farah, LMT

Suz Farah has been a practicing licensed massage therapist for the last 14 years. She graduated with honors from the Oregon School of Massage in 1996. Suz is also a certified Life Coach, getting her cerficate from The Coaches Training Institute in San Francisco, California. Her education in bodywork includes the following modalities; PNF, Structural Integration, Deep tissue, Therapeutic Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Thai Massage, Tai Nu, and Reflexology. She also attends numerous continuing education classes as well as staying current with Massage Magazine.  Suz has resided in West Linn for twenty years where she has spent her time raising her two boys.



Massage Therapist
Amanda Maier, LMT

Amanda was born and raised in Oregon City, Oregon; she graduated from Oregon City High School in 2003. Amanda attended Ashmead Massage Therapy Program in December of 2004, where she graduated top of her class.  Amanda’s focus has always been on clinical treatment in conjunction with chiropractic care. She has had additional training in Deep Tissue and Pregnancy Massage.  Her goal is to provide her clients with lasting results. Amanda is also licensed in the state of Hawaii, where she spent 2009 practicing massage therapy.  Amanda also spends her time as a Doula and has plans to attend 2011 Midwifery Program at Birthingway Midwifery College.


GWENDOLYN KOCHAN, LMT (LICENSE #6149)

    My name is Gwendolyn Kochan. I am a wife, mother of 2, licenced massage therapist, and a college graduate.  I earned my licence the spring of 1997.  The fall of 1997 my husband and I got married.  Then the fall of 2001, I earned mi Biology degree from PSU.  I studied more about the human body and now apply that knowledge toward each treatment of massage that I give.  A few years after graduation from PSU we began our family.

    I have been working in West Linn community since the fall of 1998.  The summer of 2010 I became a proud member of Summit Health Chiropractic and Massage.  I enjoy my work, which is a rhythmic type of neuromuscular, site specific massage therapy treatment.  I have worked with a variety of ages from infants to the elderly in hospice.

DEDE LAMONT, LMT

Special areas of interest and expertise are deep tissue massage, chronic pain management, injury rehabilitation, relaxation massage, strength training, flexibility training, cardiovascular exercise advice, and sport specific massage and exercise programs.  A background in fitness training has helped to mold my work as a massage therapist into a unique style.  I carefully assesses each client to determine where a muscular imbalance may exist which in turn may be causing pain. Whether it is the weakness of a particular muscle, a postural problem, or a muscle spasm,  I strive first to uncover the cause of the pain.  Then through massage, I work to normalize the soft tissue, improve flexibility, and restore proper movement patterns.  Finally as a fitness trainer, I can provide strength and conditioning exercises to help guide the person to optimal physical health.

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The Doctor Asks some important questions of interest to West Linn residents - Chiropractor West Linn The Doctor Asks...

Why does chiropractic work?
Chiropractic works because your nervous system, consisting of your brain, spinal cord and all the nerves of your body, controls and regulates every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. A chiropractor locates and reduces areas of nervous system compromise (usually along the spine) so your capacity to heal is restored. Chiropractic works by helping your body work as it was designed.
What's a side effect?
It may sound like a bonus; something extra, but chiropractors know it should more accurately called an "unintended effect," and "unwanted effect" or in some cases an "adverse effect." A pill can't come close to matching your body's ability to create and deliver the essential compounds it needs. That's when it's important to make sure your nervous system is working correctly—the purpose of chiropractic care!