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:
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.
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)
4755 Fauntleroy Way SW, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 946-1323
