Chiropractic Physicians
Bruce Chaser, DC
Bruce completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Buffalo, where he earned bachelor degrees in psychology and sociology. He graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland in 1984 and one year later became an associate at the Ancina Chiropractic Clinic on SE Hawthorne Boulevard at 34th, which he subsequently purchased. He continued to practice there until he took ownership of the former Harry's Mother building on SE Hawthorne near 39th and remodeled it to create Hawthorne Wellness Center in the fall of 2005. The new name and expanded focus highlight his dedication to providing integrated, holistic healthcare and movement for optimal well-being.
To balance his private practice, Bruce serves on the board of directors of Complementary Healthcare Plans, a Portland-based complementary and alternative healthcare insurance company for which he also serves as an associate medical director. He is on the Metro YMCA Health and Fitness Task Force and has taught "The Y's Way to a Healthy Back" at the Metro YMCA since 1989.
Bruce draws on over 22 years of experience and continued enthusiasm when caring for his patients, who include athletes, musicians, actors, gardeners, and various weekend warriors. Patients seek his care for acute and chronic conditions that often arise from overuse/repetitive stress injuries or muscular weakness/deconditioning. He also treats people who have been injured on the job or involved in auto, bicycle, or other accidents.
Bruce enjoys creating a partnership with his patients, encouraging them to share in taking responsibility for attaining and maintaining optimal health. He advises patients on exercises and lifestyle changes as appropriate and releases them from care once they reach maximum improvement. His most successful treatments involve patients he rarely sees —because they take his advice to heart.
He appreciates working with the other practitioners at Hawthorne Wellness Center when interdisciplinary treatment plans are called for. Over the years, he has also developed an extensive network of health care providers outside the Wellness Center, making and receiving referrals when appropriate.
Bruce is an 18-year resident of southeast Portland's Richmond neighborhood, where he is actively involved in the community. He has served on the board of directors of the Hawthorne Boulevard Business Association since 1987. Bruce enjoys bicycling, playing guitar, hiking, and practicing yoga. His wife, Cinnamon, owns Presents of Mind, a gift store on Hawthorne at 37th and they have two daughters.
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Scott grew up on the east coast and holds AAS and BFA degrees in Photographic Illustration from RIT in Rochester, NY. Scott also received a master's certificate in project management from George Washington University before moving to the west coast for his medical training. Scott attained his doctoral degree from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon and has also served as a part time faculty member there.
At the Hawthorne Wellness Center Scott sees patients with a wide variety of presentations from acute injuries stemming from sports activities and automobile accidents to chronic pain and discomfort related to overuse injuries, postural issues and muscle imbalances. The wellness center's practitioners are a great resource and Scott leverages their wide breadth of knowledge to also help address issues including soft tissue injury, nutritional needs and systemic disorders. Scott takes the time to understand what the underlying causes of the patient's condition are. He then creates a plan aimed at addressing those causes and preventing repeat episodes. As with most wellness models the patient takes a pivotal role in a successful outcome. In addition to in office adjusting Scott emphasizes the importance of addressing the triggers to the patient's symptoms and helps put together a rehabilitation plan often including nutritional, stretching and strengthening components. Scott has an active yoga practice and, when appropriate, also includes various aspects of yoga in a patient's rehabilitation.
Scott splits his time between the Hawthorne Wellness Center and his NE Portland clinic where he specializes in treating temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders with colleague Dr. Arthur Parker, DMD. At the NE clinic Scott diagnoses and treats TMJ disorders using such tools as cranio-sacral therapy and prescription grade, intra-oral orthotics.
Scott enjoys most outdoor activities including running, hiking and camping but can most often be found rock or ice climbing somewhere in the PNW. Scott also enjoys riding his motorcycle and several types of "movement arts".
Phillip Snell, DC
A cum laude graduate of Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Phillip has also received extensive post-graduate training in diagnosis, treatment, and case management of automobile-related spine trauma. In addition, he has served as part time faculty at Western States Chiropractic College.
Phillip regularly combs through the emerging scientific literature in an effort to improve his clinical practice, a process known as evidence-based practice. Utilizing innovative, science-based therapies like Graston Technique soft tissue mobilization and Active Therapeutic Movement, combined with a biomechanics mindset, Phillip enjoys doing the detective work that gets to the bottom of stubborn, painful conditions. As a long-time athlete, he has a special appreciation of the needs of athletes as they age and the conditions that keep them from being as active as they would like. In addition to chiropractic adjustments, Phillip treats the surrounding muscle and fascial tissues, and follows up with thorough rehabilitation exercises. Treatments are tailored to each patient's needs, with special attention to educating the patient in how to reduce future injuries.
Phillip enjoys wintertime snowboarding and during the warmer months can be found in his garden or hiking and running the beautiful trails in the Portland area with his wife and son. For more information, visit drpsnell.chiroweb.com or see patient feedback at portland.citysearch.com.
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