MIKE SMITH, DC CCSP®

DIRECTOR OF PRACTICE OPERATIONS

CHIROPRACTOR – WEST SEATTLE

Dr. Mike Smith is a Chiropractic Physician, Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP), and Primary Spine Practitioner (PSP). As a sports chiropractor, he specializes in diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating acute and chronic muscle, bone, and joint-related pain and injury. After chiropractic school, Dr. Smith became certified as a Primary Spine Practitioner through the University of Pittsburgh’s distinguished School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Dr. Smith specializes in diagnosing and treating:

• Chronic Back Pain
• Low Back Injuries
• Disc Bulges and Herniations
• Sciatica
• Neck Pain
• Whiplash-related Disorders
• Chronic Headaches
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Chronic Tendinopathy

Dr. Smith’s approach to care starts with 3 things: 1. Create clarity on your history, context, and goals 2. Identify what is causing your pain, and 3. Develop a clear, reasonable path to get out of pain and stay out of pain.

Dr. Smith has been certified in Graston Technique, Active Release Technique, and Functional Movement Taping (kinesiology tape), which are the leading soft-tissue diagnostic and treatment protocols that deal with muscle, joint, tendon, and fascial pain so common in today’s society. He integrates functional movement and corrective exercise with his soft tissue therapy and chiropractic care to get his patients out of pain.

Dr. Smith is originally from Crown Point, Indiana, a suburb of Chicago. While in high school he lettered in multiple sports, including football, basketball, and track. He received his B.S. degree from Indiana University in Biology and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic West (PCCW) in San Jose, CA. He moved to Seattle to marry his best friend, Stephanie. He and Stephanie love exploring the Pacific Northwest with their children, Scarlett and Matthew.

Education:

• Primary Spine Practitioner – University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences – Pittsburg, PA
• Doctorate of Chiropractic – Palmer College of Chiropractic – West – San Jose, CA
• Bachelors of Science – Biology – Indiana University – Bloomington, IN

Post-graduate Certification:

• Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP) – American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians
• Graston Techniques – Level 1 and 2
• Certified Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
• RockTape Functional Movement Techniques (FMT) Kinesiology Taping Professional – I & II
• Active Release Techniques (ART) – Spine and Upper Extremity (Termed)