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Sports Chiropractor: Brad Farra DC, CCSP, CSCS
Physical Therapists: Sanatan Golden, DPT, CSCS | Brandy Hirsch DPT, SCS | Alicia MacDonald, PT,DPT, MTC, CSCS | Evan Price, DPT | Camden Allison-Hall, PTA, CSCS | Nathan Evans DPT| Lindsay Simonds DPT
Massage Therapists: Chris Rosero | John Knight, LMT |
Sports Nutritionist: Alex Borsuk, MS
Naturopathic Physician: Shena Vander Ploeg
Licensed Acupuncturist: Danielle Melanson, LAc
Licensed Acupuncturist
Danielle Melanson, LAc
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Danielle Melanson, LAc
My first priority as a health care provider is to take the proper time to listen and establish a caring relationships with every patient. I believe acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have the ability to heal on many different levels, and I know the journey to health is unique for each of my patients. It is my wish that through education, open heartedness and a supportive environment, every patient will find their own level of optimal health.
Treatment includes an initial consultation where I will complete a detailed intake in order to learn more about your symptoms and how they may be interrelated. The smallest detail can provide insight into the root cause of your pain condition and can be diagnostic in TCM. The visit will include acupuncture in conjunction with other traditional modalities including, Chinese herbs, Cupping, Gua-Sha, Nutritional supplements and Diet and lifestyle modifications. Physical health is inseparable from emotional health and spiritual well-being. The holistic aspect of Chinese Medicine is that it can treat the underlying imbalances, which cause disease.
I received my master’s degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon. I am a member of the American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM) and board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. (NCCAOM).
I look forward to meeting you soon, for more info about me please visit my website.
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Sports Chiropractor
Dr. Brad Farra, D.C., CCSP, CSCS
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Dr. Brad Farra, D.C., CCSP, CSCS
Dr. Farra started into practice in 2008 after graduating summa cum laude from Western States Chiropractic College. Dr. Farra grew up in the Portland area and spent 6 years in the US Navy as a helicopter rescue swimmer and EMT. With an evidence based approach and a focus on rehab, Dr. Farra strives to get his patients better as quickly as possible. Dr. Farra is certified as both a chiropractic sports physician and a strength and conditioning specialist. He uses a wide range of treatment tools that include class 4 therapeutic laser, graston technique, soft tissue manipulation, rehab, nutrition, and others. Dr. Farra provides expert guidance in both injury recovery and prevention strategies. He will work with your trainer or coach to make sure that your training program will allow you to recover optimally and prevent future injury. Patient education has always been a focus for Dr. Farra, helping you understand your injury and minimizing chance for re-injury. In his free time, Dr. Farra enjoys alpine climbing, rock climbing, ice climbing, running, triathlon, mountain biking, surfing, skiing, or just about anything that is physically challenging and in the outdoors.
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Licensed Massage Therapist
Chris Rosero, LMT
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Chris Rosero, LMT
Chris Rosero is from Northern California where he went to Shasta Community College in Redding California. While there he participated in Track & Field for 2 years and earned 2 Associates degrees, one in Kinesiology and another in Health and Physical Education. After graduating from Shasta, Chris was offered a scholarship to continue school and sport at Southern Oregon University, where he received a Bachelors in Health and Physical Education. Chris moved to Portland in 2021 and started a job as an assistant track coach at a local high school, and the next move was to find a profession, and after trying a few things Massage Therapy was a great fit.
Chris loves to work with people of all types, but especially those who are former, current, or future athletes. Some of the common modalities used include Sports massage, Deep Tissue, Trigger-point, and Relaxation/Swedish.
Chris hopes to bring his knowledge from years of education and combine that with the practical experience gained to be the best LMT for his clients.
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John Knight, LMT
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John Knight, LMT
John graduated from the National Holistic Institute in Emeryville, CA in 1999. His massage practice has been focused on injury rehabilitation and balancing the compensation patterns that develop in the body due to postural factors, chronic pain, both current and past injuries and day to day stress. Integrating massage therapy with chiropractic treatments, acupuncture, physical therapy and other medical treatments throughout his practice has given John the experience to successfully treat many common conditions. He specializes in treating injuries from motor vehicle accidents, repetitive stress (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), headaches, sports injuries, acute strains and chronic pain. In his therapeutic massage, John uses techniques from Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Shiatsu and Myofascial Release to relieve pain and balance the myofascial systems of the body. John is an avid cyclist, practices martial arts and yoga and enjoys exploring nature with his family.
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Physical Therapists
Dr. Sanatan Golden, DPT, CSCS
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Dr. Sanatan Golden, DPT, CSCS
Dr. Sanatan Golden took an unconventional path to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy, first working as an engineer before pursuing his passion for the human body through 25+ years as a strength and conditioning specialist, and now 15+ as a PT. He earned his DPT from the prestigious University of Washington Medical School in 2009, where he was the McMillan Fellowship recipient as the top-ranked applicant.
An expert in running mechanics, injury prevention and lower extremity treatment, Dr. Golden has been a keynote speaker at OHSU Sports Medicine Symposia and an instructor for medical providers across the country. His specialties span running, team sports, cycling, CrossFit, kettlebells, powerlifting, skiing and mountain sports. He was first person in the Pacific Northwest to be Certified in the innovative Blood Flow Restriction Therapy and since 2016 has instructed hundreds of clinicians in this technique, including medical staffs of pro teams like the Blazers, Timbers, Thorns and Seahawks.
With world championship experience in Ultimate Frisbee, Dr. Golden understands elite athletic demands. However, his expertise extends well beyond – he customizes approaches for every body and activity level. Whether optimizing performance or simply pursuing pain-free movement, he provides personalized programming deserving of these incredible human “machines.”
Dr. Golden’s diverse background allows him to blend rehab, conditioning and sustainable lifestyle strategies to empower patients and clients towards natural health and wellness at Evolution Healthcare & Fitness.
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Camden Allison-Hall, PTA, CSCS
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Camden Allison-Hall, PTA, CSCS
Camden has been a personal trainer at Evolution, as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, for over 5 years. He has worked with a variety of folks and teams. Wanting to better help people overcome injuries, Camden pursued and received his physical therapy assistant license from Mount Hood Community College.
Camden will be working alongside Dr. Sanatan Golden as his PTA. These two have known each other for over 8 years, collaborating on physical therapy and strength & conditioning classes and projects. Thus, Camden is very well versed in Dr. Golden’s practice.
Camden is certified in natural foot health through the Natural Foot Health Institute. He worked as a medical assistant at Northwest Foot & Ankle for 3.5 years. He is also certified in Blood Flow Restriction through Owens Recovery Science, as well as ASTYM manual therapy.
Camden played high level ultimate frisbee for well over a decade, so understands the demands of competitive sport. At the same time, he understands the demands of every day life and how much strength and good movement play a role in it.
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Dr. Brandy Hirsch, DPT, SCS
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Dr. Brandy Hirsch, DPT, SCS
Brandy attended college in Kansas and South Carolina, competing in Division II soccer while earning her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. In 2017, she completed a sports residency to become the only female Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist in Kentucky.
Throughout her practice, she has gained valuable experience working with local high school and college athletes, both in the clinic and out on the field, including the University of Louisville football team. In 2019, Brandy relocated to Houston, Texas. There, she worked closely with orthopedic surgeons from the region’s largest sports medicine practice to provide post-operative care for simple and complex knee and hip surgeries.
Since moving to Portland in 2020, she has served as the director of a clinic and furthered her manual therapy skill set. She has a special interest in the lower extremity, running, soccer, and post operative rehabilitation, including ACL reconstruction. Brandy particularly enjoys helping people return to sport and performance.
Brandy understands that the ability to move is a huge factor in quality of life. She strives to utilize evidence and continuing education to inform her practice, while also acknowledging that every body is different and some situations call for innovative thinking. She collaborates with her patients to establish a plan and program that makes sense for their schedule and goals. Brandy is passionate about empowering patients to not only be active participants in their recovery, but also learn to employ habits and knowledge that will lead to lasting results.
Outside of work you can find Brandy exploring the outdoors, whether it be running, hiking, snowshoeing, throwing a frisbee, traveling, or trying something new. If she’s not outside, she’s probably snuggled up with her dogs or crafting a delicious cup of coffee.
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Dr. Alicia MacDonald, PT, DPT, MTC, CSCS
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Dr. Alicia MacDonald, PT, DPT, MTC, CSCS
Dr. Alicia MacDonald hails from Florida’s Space Coast and came to Portland by way of Central Arkansas. Alicia received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine in 2012 and returned in 2014 to receive her Manual Therapy Certification. Alicia has extensive experience in orthopedic physical therapy, that has helped her become a well-rounded therapist capable of treating a wide range of diagnoses. She is skilled in treating pregnant and postpartum individuals; helping them to stay active and get back to their desired activities. She also has training in pelvic health and believes that this training along with her background in orthopedics allows her to take a truly holistic approach with her patients and address any and all of their concerns.
Alicia’s passion is working with climbers of any type and level. She can assist with everything from performance assessments and training, to injury prevention and recovery; helping them to reach their goals and send their projects.
Her practice involves a comprehensive treatment style ensuring that all aspects of life and the body are being considered, while focusing on short and long-term goals for each client. A key component to her treatment is a focus on education with an ultimate goal of maximizing each person’s quality of life through knowledge and awareness of their body.
In her free time, Alicia takes every opportunity available to get outdoors with her husband and two dogs. While trad and sport climbing are her passions, her love of the outdoors and travel encompasses everything from skiing to sailing.
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Evan Price, DPT
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Evan Price, DPT
Evan’s home is Vancouver WA, having moved here from southern Ohio. After attending Ohio Northern University to receive his Bachelors in Exercise Physiology he continued his DPT education at the University of Dayton. Shortly after time in Bangalore, India, volunteering in multiple medical locations he moved to Colorado for a short while before settling in the PNW and honing his skills as a coach, DPT and endurance sports enthusiast. Evan grew up around endurance sports, his mother completing multiple ultra marathons and Ironmans along with a love for cycling and racing fostered by his father’s passion for the history of the Tour de France.
After one year of soccer at Ohio Northern he shifted gears to focus on the sport of triathlon. Racing grew into the drive to coach and now after 3 years of racing professional triathlon on the Ironman North American circuit he has finally found a way to blend his life long love for triathlon into his career as well.
Evan is the president of the triathlon club under “Dialed Cycling” in Vancouver WA, one of the biggest teams in the state. He also does pacing and volunteers with the local youth Whisper Running program.
Evan specializes in multiple sports injuries including all lower extremity endurance sports related issues and post-op ACL from surgery table back to the field. As a swimmer he also enjoys treating overhead athletes including throwers and high level or beginner aquatic athletes. Coaching and endurance sports consultations are also services that he provides at this time.
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Dr. Lindsay Simonds, PT, DPT
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Dr. Lindsay Simonds, PT, DPT
Lindsay grew up in southwest Michigan, completing her doctorate of physical therapy at the
University of Jamestown in Fargo, ND in 2018 and making the move to Portland after spending
three years practicing in Fort Collins, CO. She has received specialty training related to pelvic
health, and is passionate about providing care to a historically underserved population. While
treating pelvic health conditions is her specialty, she has ample experience treating a variety of
conditions, and fully believes in addressing the body as a whole, not just temporarily resolving
individual symptoms. Furthermore, Lindsay prides herself in providing trauma-informed and
LGBTQIA+ friendly care in a safe and welcoming environment.
Lindsay loves to move and is active with rock climbing, weight lifting, cycling, snowboarding,
soccer, running and yoga.
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Nathan Evans, MSPT. CSCS. XPS
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Nathan Evans, MSPT. CSCS. XPS
Nathan is originally from Wales in the UK where he completed his education with an undergraduate degree in Sports Science and Physical Therapy, before going on to complete an MSc in Sports Physical Therapy. Nathan is also an NSCA certified Strength and Conditioning and EXOS Sports Performance Coach.
During the first 10 years of his career Nathan worked in the UK where he specialized in sports physical therapy working with Southampton Soccer Academy, Bath Rugby, The Royal Ballet as well as the UK military. These positions have enabled him to become a well-rounded sports physical therapist with an appreciation of the demands and requirements for athletic performance. Nathan believes an injury is an opportunity to become a better athlete and sees an injury as a consideration not a limitation for individuals with a goal in mind.
Since moving to Portland in 2017 Nathan has filled various roles working as a sport’s physical therapist and performance coach. Due to his wide array of experience Nathan has significant experience in returning individuals to performance after injury and continued athlete monitoring after injury. Nathan specializes in ACL rehabilitation, lower limb and contact shoulder injuries while maintaining a general interest in a variety of musculoskeletal injuries.
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Naturopathic Physicians
Dr. Shena Vander Ploeg
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Dr. Shena Vander Ploeg
Dr. Vander Ploeg strives for an authentic connection with each patient so that she can create sustainable, effective wellness plans that best accommodate each individual. She is certified in Arvigo Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Massage Therapy and Advanced Intramuscular/Intravenous Nutrient Therapy. Dr. Vander Ploeg’s integrative approach incorporates the use of nutrition, botanical medicine, detoxification, neuromuscular re-education, lifestyle counseling, psychology, and conventional care to support each patient. Dr. Vander Ploeg most commonly works with patients on overall wellness optimization/preventative care, chronic fatigue, stress management, hormone imbalances, women’s health, mood instability, inflammatory disease, chronic infections, behavioral medicine, gastrointestinal issues, autoimmune disease, and addiction. Dr. Vander Ploeg is the founder of Merkaba Natural Health and is a certified yoga instructor.
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Alex Borsuk, MS
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Alex Borsuk, MS
Alex is a Nutritionist who brings her nutrition expertise and passion for healthy food to Evolution Healthcare and Fitness. She began her professional career as a supermarket dietitian, where she created a brand new, comprehensive wellness program centered around wholesome, healthy eating. Alex also worked for a natural probiotic company as their resident dietitian where she focused on growing the brand by providing education on gut health and digestion. She has helped create recipes and nutrition material for national media, such as The Today Show, and has written for numerous national publications.
Alex grew up in Cleveland Ohio and attended Ohio University where she graduated with a B.S. in Nutrition. She then attended The Ohio State University where she graduated with a M.S. in Clinical Nutrition and completed her dietetic internship. Her goal as a dietitian is to help individuals use proper, wholesome nutrition to take them to the next level in both their daily lives and athletic pursuits. When she’s not working, Alex spends most of her time in the mountains rock climbing, mountaineering and training for ultramarathons. Call to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.
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