MIKE SMITH, DC CCSP®

DIRECTOR OF PRACTICE OPERATIONS

CHIROPRACTOR - WEST SEATTLE

Dr. Michael Smith earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic West (PCCW) in San Jose, CA.  As a sports chiropractor, he specialized in the treatment and rehabilitation of day-to-day and sport-related injuries. While at PCCW Dr. Smith was appointed President of the renown PCCW Sports Council and served as the Student President/Liaison of the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council.

In addition to his chiropractic education, Dr. Smith is also a Certified Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) Provider, a Certified Rock Doc (Rock Tape kinesiology tape), and is Selective Functional Movement Screen (SFMA) Certified.  Dr. Smith’s focus on rehabilitation, functional training, and corrective exercise to complement his soft tissue therapy and chiropractic care are essential for the success of his patients. Everyone from the Weekend Warrior and CrossFit athlete to the mom and dad who want to play with their kids without pain will benefit from Dr. Smith’s functional approach to restoring motion and improving movement quality.  Helping patients progress from where they are to where they want to be is Dr. Smith’s passion.

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.  As one of Seattle’s latest transplants, he is excited to explore the hiking, water, snow, music, and amazing food that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Chiropractic – Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose, CA
• B.S. in Biology – Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

POST GRADUATE TRAINING

• Certified Provider Active Release Technique
• Certified Selective Functional Movement Screen
• Certified Rock Doc
• Kinesiology and Fascial Movement Taping

EVENTS

• 2009 US Half Marathon – San Francisco, CA
• 2010 Kaiser Half Marathon – San Francisco, CA
• 2010 Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk – San Francisco, CA
• 2010 North Face Endurance Challenge – San Francisco, CA
• 2010-2011 San Jose State University Men’s Rugby Team
• 2011 America’s Best Cheer and Dance Competition Championships – San Jose, CA
• 2011 US Half Marathon – San Francisco, CA
• 2011-2012 San Jose State University Men’s Rugby Team – Team Sports Med
• 2012 South Bay Area Ultimate Frisbee League Tournament – Campbell, CA
• 2012 South Bay Area Ultimate Frisbee League Championship – Los Gatos, CA
• 2012 Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk – San Francisco, CA
• 2013/2014 See Jane Run – Seattle, WA
• 2013 Crossfit “Hostile Takeover” – Bellevue, WA
• 2014 Swedish Ovarian Cancer Walk For the Cure – Seattle, WA
• 2014 Crossfit “WODFest” – Seattle, WA