Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Tyler Hoang grew up immersed in a wide range of sports, including tennis, soccer, basketball, football, and baseball—thanks to his dad’s passion for sports, especially baseball. After discovering Olympic weightlifting in college, Tyler found a new passion that allowed him to explore the technical intricacies of the sport. His dedication led him to become a coach for his weightlifting team and compete in multiple national events. In 2019, Tyler earned a spot on his university’s weightlifting team, marking a highlight in his athletic journey.

Throughout his years of lifting, Tyler encountered his share of injuries, which sparked his interest in chiropractic medicine. Fascinated by the range of treatments and approaches chiropractors offer, he decided to pursue his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the University of Western States. He’s on track to graduate in May 2025.

Though competing has taken a back seat for now, Tyler remains committed to training. More recently, he has discovered a love for bowling, overlanding, and film photography. When he’s not in the clinic, you can often find him at the lanes, exploring trails with his partner and dog, or capturing moments through his camera lens.

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Born and raised in the small town of Longview, Washington, Alek is a passionate individual with a love for both helping others, as well as the great outdoors. As a proud twin brother and one of four siblings, family has always been a cornerstone of his life, shaping his values and perspective from an early age.

Currently in his third year as a student at the University of Western States (UWS), Alek is diligently pursuing his dream of becoming a chiropractic practitioner. With an interest in holistic health and wellness, he embraces the opportunity to learn and grow within the field, and he is eager to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Beyond his academic pursuits, Alek finds solace and joy on the golf course, where he can often be found perfecting his swing and enjoying the tranquility of nature. His love for the outdoors extends beyond golf, as he relishes any chance to hike, camp, or simply explore the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Driven by a genuine desire to help others and fueled by his love for adventure, Alek embodies a unique blend of professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm in everything he does. With a bright future ahead and a commitment to his goals, he is poised to make a meaningful difference in both his profession and his community.

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Sophie has competed in a wide variety of athletics including cross country, rugby, track, Crossfit, and powerlifting. She’s competed in national level powerlifting meets, and currently holds a few USAPL Oregon State records. Working as a personal trainer and powerlifting coach, Sophie realized her love for helping others find their strength and rehab from injuries. This led her to enroll in the D.C. program. She earned her Doctorate in Chiropractic and her Masters in Sports Medicine from Western States University here in Portland, OR.

Sophie grew up watching her mom lift weights and run marathons. On sick days, her mom would take her to work at an MRI center and show her the scans of different anatomical structures (oh the 90’s). These early experiences ignited her love for fitness and the human body, which she hopes to pass onto her patients. In her free time, Sophie likes eating good food with her wife and their dog, Spike.

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Dr. Whitney Phillips graduated in 2015 from the University of Western States and brings a high level of excellence and enthusiasm to the practice of chiropractic. In addition to receiving her doctorate, she received her Master’s Degree in Sports Exercise and Sports Science, where she gained extensive experience working with athletes. She participated in many sports growing up and was raised on her family ranch in southwest Washington, where most of her time was spent riding horses. At an early age she was showing in open equitation classes, and later moved on to competing in professional rodeo. This upbringing has instilled in her a deep appreciation for the joys that animals bring into our lives. She is currently a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician with the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, and is a Certified Animal Chiropractor through the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.

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Dr. Michael Quasney (Dr. Q) has been helping people for over 20 years. Initially he worked in social services, specifically in therapeutic foster care, guiding foster children and teaching foster parents. After realizing a passion for movement, he became a personal trainer and quickly found that his patients were using his services to heal. An easy progression brought him to University of Western States, graduating in 2015 with a Doctorate in Chiropractic. He is now able to combine all aspects of healthcare into a singular focus while bringing empathy and community back to healthcare. Dr. Q has received multiple certifications around fitness including Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, multiple kettlebell certifications, CrossFit Level I instructor, TRX Instructor, 8 hours of personal training at Gym Jones, and is a Rocktape FMT I and II Practitioner. He loves grip strength training, handstands, squats, and barefoot running (yes really barefoot and yes even in the city and no he has never had any problems) and trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training at American Top Team Portland.

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Zachary completed his Doctorate in Chiropractic at University of Western States. He is originally from Vermont where he gained considerable experience in the culinary arts working as a cook and sous chef for multiple restaurants.

Learning a foundational understanding of how to cook gave him a deep appreciation for nutrition and health which would eventually lead him to study and graduate from Castleton University with a Bachelors of Exercise Science in 2018. He then moved to Portland Oregon and worked as a personal trainer/personal chef synergistically combining the power of exercise with proper nutrition and dietary habits to maximize his clients’ results. After experiencing nagging injuries that he could not heal from he decided to work at a chiropractic clinic as a rehabilitation specialist where he was mentored and taught how to maintain a strong, functioning, healthy, and pain-free body.

After experiencing the power of chiropractic care and intentional movement he was compelled to become a chiropractor so that he could help others receive the same self-empowerment and discovery that he did. Zach loves to workout hard, specifically with powerlifting and bodybuilding type training.

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Suzanne brings over a decade’s worth of experience practicing and teaching acupuncture in the Portland area. Her human practice focuses on pain management and sports injuries using special techniques to treat both the injured tissue as well as the whole system. This includes myofascial trigger point needling. ​ Her treatment philosophy is to support a high quality of life by using all tools available, and has worked collaboratively in a healthcare team. Chinese Medicine modalities are one aspect of a comprehensive treatment plan.

She is a proud dog and cat mom, and surrogate horse guardian as a volunteer at the Arabian Horse Rescue.

Qualifications:

BA, Muhlenberg College

MSOM, National College of Natural Medicine

Fellow, American Board of Animal Acupuncture

Member of the International TCM Dermatology Association

Adjunct Faculty, National University of Natural Medicine

Diplomate of Acupuncture, NCCAOM

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