Licensed Acupuncturist


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Danielle Melanson, LAc

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Licensed Acupuncturist

My first priority as a health care provider is to take the proper time to listen and establish a caring relationships with every patient. I believe acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have the ability to heal on many different levels, and I know the journey to health is unique for each of my patients. It is my wish that through education, open heartedness and a supportive environment, every patient will find their own level of optimal health.

Treatment includes an initial consultation where I will complete a detailed intake in order to learn more about your symptoms and how they may be interrelated. The smallest detail can provide insight into the root cause of your pain condition and can be diagnostic in TCM. The visit will include acupuncture in conjunction with other traditional modalities including, Chinese herbs, Cupping, Gua-Sha, Nutritional supplements and Diet and lifestyle modifications.  Physical health is inseparable from emotional health and spiritual well-being.  The holistic aspect of Chinese Medicine is that it can treat the underlying imbalances, which cause disease.

I received my master’s degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon.  I am a member of the American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM) and board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. (NCCAOM).

I look forward to meeting you soon, for more info about me please visit my website.


Sports Chiropractors


Dr. Amy Goebel DC, MS

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Dr. Goebel is a chiropractor with a focus on helping athletes of all abilities get out of pain and return to the activities they love. As an avid runner with specialized training in sports medicine she has a passion for treating runners and endurance athletes of all kinds. Whether the focus is injury prevention or injury rehab her treatment style focuses on utilizing a wide variety of techniques including soft tissue manipulation, cupping, class 4 laser, taping, trigger point release, instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation, movement assessment, patient education and targeted rehab tailored to the individual and their needs. Originally from western Massachusetts, Dr. Goebel graduated from the University of Massachusetts before obtaining a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the University of Western States along with a Bachelors in Human Biology and a Masters Degree in Sports Medicine. No matter what your goals are, Dr. Goebel is dedicated to getting you there quickly through an evidence based movement centered approach.

Brad Farra, Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician

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Dr. Brad Farra DC, CCSP, CSCS

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician & Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

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Dr. Farra started into practice in 2008 after graduating summa cum laude from Western States Chiropractic College. Dr. Farra grew up in the Portland area and spent 6 years in the US Navy as a helicopter rescue swimmer and EMT. With an evidence based approach and a focus on rehab, Dr. Farra strives to get his patients better as quickly as possible. Dr. Farra is certified as both a chiropractic sports physician and a strength and conditioning specialist. He uses a wide range of treatment tools that include class 4 therapeutic laser, graston technique, soft tissue manipulation, rehab, nutrition, and others. Dr. Farra provides expert guidance in both injury recovery and prevention strategies. He will work with your trainer or coach to make sure that your training program will allow you to recover optimally and prevent future injury. Patient education has always been a focus for Dr. Farra, helping you understand your injury and minimizing chance for re-injury. In his free time, Dr. Farra enjoys alpine climbing, rock climbing, ice climbing, running, triathlon, mountain biking, surfing, skiing, or just about anything that is physically challenging and in the outdoors.


Licensed Massage Therapist


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Chrisr@evolutionhealthcareandfitness.com
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Chris Rosero, LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist

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Chris Rosero is from Northern California where he went to Shasta Community College in Redding California. While there he participated in Track & Field for 2 years and earned 2 Associates degrees, one in Kinesiology and another in Health and Physical Education. After graduating from Shasta, Chris was offered a scholarship to continue school and sport at Southern Oregon University, where he received a Bachelors in Health and Physical Education. Chris moved to Portland in 2021 and started a job as an assistant track coach at a local high school, and the next move was to find a profession, and after trying a few things Massage Therapy was a great fit. 

 

Chris loves to work with people of all types, but especially those who are former, current, or future athletes. Some of the common modalities used include Sports massage, Deep Tissue, Trigger-point, and Relaxation/Swedish.

 

Chris hopes to bring his knowledge from years of education and combine that with the practical experience gained to be the best LMT for his clients.

Darragh Elizabeth

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Darragh Elizabeth Hildreth, LMT

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Licensed Massage Therapist

PNW born and raised. Originally from Bend, Oregon and moved to Rose city in 2021. Darragh has a background in Exercise and Science with coaching experience in Nordic Skiing and mountain biking. She raced professionally in mountain biking on a sponsored team for 4 years. She got her massage license in 2020 to help athletic performance and body education for her clients. Her main specialties are sports, deep tissue, relaxation and foot reflexology massage. She is excited to work among a diverse group at Evolution and continue to grow her skill to better clients athletic or lifestyle goals.

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johnk@evolutionhealthcareandfitness.com
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John Knight, LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist

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John graduated from the National Holistic Institute in Emeryville, CA in 1999.  His massage practice has been focused on injury rehabilitation and balancing the compensation patterns that develop in the body due to postural factors, chronic pain, both current and past injuries and day to day stress. 
Integrating massage therapy with chiropractic treatments, acupuncture, physical therapy and other medical treatments throughout his practice has given John the experience to successfully treat many common conditions.  He specializes in treating injuries from motor vehicle accidents, repetitive stress (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), headaches, sports injuries, acute strains and chronic pain.  In his therapeutic massage, John uses techniques from Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Shiatsu and Myofascial Release to relieve pain and balance the myofascial systems of the body. John is an avid cyclist, practices martial arts and yoga and enjoys exploring nature with his family.


Physical Therapists


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sanatang@evolutionhealthcareandfitness.com
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Dr. Sanatan Golden, DPT, CSCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy

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Dr. Sanatan (pronounced sah-NAH-tahn) Golden started his professional life as a mechanical engineer, but soon realized that the ‘machine’ he most loved was the human body. Then after many years as a prolific Strength and Conditioning Specialist and personal trainer his continued growth led him to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He received his degree from The University of Washington Medical School, where he was honored with the McMillan Fellowship for being the top applicant in his class. He is currently pursuing advanced manual therapy training through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.

Sanatan is recognized as a regional expert in running mechanics and efficiency, and specializes in lower extremity injury prevention and treatment. He instructs physical therapists, physicians, and other healthcare practitioners with his continuing-education courses and was an Expert Faculty Presenter – 2015 Pacific NW Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Symposium. He was also the first practitioner in the Pacific Northwest certified to bring the revolutionary healing technology, Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, to the public. Along with partner Dr. Ray McClanahan he founded Natural Running For All and has also held over 100 running clinics in Portland and helping countless runners find a natural stride that is more efficient, injury resistant, and fun.

Spending years as high-flying competitive Ultimate Frisbee player and coach at the collegiate, national, and international levels, Sanatan certainly knows the demands of sport on the body. He served as the head Strength and Conditioning Specialist for the Portland Stags, Portland’s former professional Ultimate team. A bit more grounded now with two young children, he also understands the challenges of trying to stay active and healthy within our busy lives.

Sanatan is psyched to be part of the interdisciplinary team at Evolution, and looks forward to helping you and your body move naturally down the path towards health and wellness.

 

Camden Allison-Hall, PTA, CSCS

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Camden has been a personal trainer at Evolution, as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, for over 5 years. He has worked with a variety of folks and teams. Wanting to better help people overcome injuries, Camden pursued and received his physical therapy assistant license from Mount Hood Community College.

Camden will be working alongside Dr. Sanatan Golden as his PTA. These two have known each other for over 8 years, collaborating on physical therapy and strength & conditioning classes and projects. Thus, Camden is very well versed in Dr. Golden’s practice.

Camden is certified in natural foot health through the Natural Foot Health Institute. He worked as a medical assistant at Northwest Foot & Ankle for 3.5 years. He is also certified in Blood Flow Restriction through Owens Recovery Science, as well as ASTYM manual therapy.

Camden played high level ultimate frisbee for well over a decade, so understands the demands of competitive sport. At the same time, he understands the demands of every day life and how much strength and good movement play a role in it.

Brandy Hirsch

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Dr. Brandy Hirsch, DPT, SCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist

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Brandy attended college in Kansas and South Carolina, competing in Division II soccer while earning her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. In 2017, she completed a sports residency to become the only female Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist in Kentucky.

Throughout her practice, she has gained valuable experience working with local high school and college athletes, both in the clinic and out on the field, including the University of Louisville football team. In 2019, Brandy relocated to Houston, Texas. There, she worked closely with orthopedic surgeons from the region’s largest sports medicine practice to provide post-operative care for simple and complex knee and hip surgeries.

Since moving to Portland in 2020, she has served as the director of a clinic and furthered her manual therapy skill set. She has a special interest in the lower extremity, running, soccer, and post operative rehabilitation, including ACL reconstruction. Brandy particularly enjoys helping people return to sport and performance.

Brandy understands that the ability to move is a huge factor in quality of life. She strives to utilize evidence and continuing education to inform her practice, while also acknowledging that every body is different and some situations call for innovative thinking. She collaborates with her patients to establish a plan and program that makes sense for their schedule and goals. Brandy is passionate about empowering patients to not only be active participants in their recovery, but also learn to employ habits and knowledge that will lead to lasting results.

Outside of work you can find Brandy exploring the outdoors, whether it be running, hiking, snowshoeing, throwing a frisbee, traveling, or trying something new. If she’s not outside, she’s probably snuggled up with her dogs or crafting a delicious cup of coffee.

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Jakes@evolutionhealthcareandfitness.com
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Dr. Jake Stout, DPT, MS

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

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Jake is a Portland native, and brings over 20 years of running experience to his physical therapy practice. He raced in college for Willamette University, earning All-American honors in cross country and track, and has continued running competitively ever since, completing 8 marathons including the New York, Chicago, and Boston marathons. In addition to the doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) degree he earned at the University of Washington, Jake received a Master’s degree (MS) from Boise State University where he worked as a graduate assistant in the exercise physiology and biomechanics lab.

Jake’s goal is to get you back to enjoying the things you love, as quickly as possible. His continuing education focus has been on restoring function to patient’s lives, and has extensive training in manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gait analysis, and bike fitting. He is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS), and has demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills in the field of orthopedic physical therapy. Additionally, he has been a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) since 2009.

Jake’s other experiences include working in corporate wellness for Microsoft, Google, and Nintendo employees, teaching health education while living in India, and coaching cross country and track. When not at the clinic, Jake loves spending time with his awesome wife and 2 daughters, coaching at Roosevelt high school, cycling, skiing, and traveling when possible.

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Mattw@evolutionhealthcareandfitness.com
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Matt Walsh, BSc. PT (aus). Sports physiotherapy (level III)

Doctor of Physical Therapy

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Matt Walsh is an Australian trained physio with over 30 years of clinical experience in sports and orthopedic PT. Specializing in running related pain and performance, Matt has worked with professional and recreational athletes from all over the world . He has held positions with the Canadian xc ski team and Nike Oregon project. He holds advanced certification in sports physiotherapy .

As an educator , he teaches regularly to physical therapists and doctors throughout the USA , Canada and Spain on tendon pain , exercise and running related care .As well , Matt leads a health professional running special interest group and a strength and conditioning class for runners .

Matt practices what he preaches, and maintains an extremely healthy and sporting lifestyle. He has coached and played elite level rugby , touch rugby and cricket. Matt’s depth of experience as both an athlete and coach allows him a systematic ,yet eclectic , clinical approach to solving complex and chronic problems .

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aliciam@evolutionhealthcareandfitness.com
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Dr. Alicia MacDonald, PT, DPT, MTC, CSCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Manual Therapist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

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Dr. Alicia MacDonald hails from Florida’s Space Coast and came to Portland by way of Central Arkansas. Alicia received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine in 2012 and returned in 2014 to receive her Manual Therapy Certification. Alicia has extensive experience in orthopedic physical therapy, that has helped her become a well-rounded therapist capable of treating a wide range of diagnoses. She is skilled in treating pregnant and postpartum individuals; helping them to stay active and get back to their desired activities. She also has training in pelvic health and believes that this training along with her background in orthopedics allows her to take a truly holistic approach with her patients and address any and all of their concerns.

Alicia’s passion is working with climbers of any type and level. She can assist with everything from performance assessments and training, to injury prevention and recovery; helping them to reach their goals and send their projects.

Her practice involves a comprehensive treatment style ensuring that all aspects of life and the body are being considered, while focusing on short and long-term goals for each client. A key component to her treatment is a focus on education with an ultimate goal of maximizing each person’s quality of life through knowledge and awareness of their body.

In her free time, Alicia takes every opportunity available to get outdoors with her husband and two dogs. While trad and sport climbing are her passions, her love of the outdoors and travel encompasses everything from skiing to sailing.

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evanp@evolutionhealthcareandfitness.com
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Evan Price, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Endurance Sports Coaching

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Evan’s home is Vancouver WA, having moved here from southern Ohio. After attending Ohio Northern University to receive his Bachelors in Exercise Physiology he continued his DPT education at the University of Dayton. Shortly after time in Bangalore, India, volunteering in multiple medical locations he moved to Colorado for a short while before settling in the PNW and honing his skills as a coach, DPT and endurance sports enthusiast. Evan grew up around endurance sports, his mother completing multiple ultra marathons and Ironmans along with a love for cycling and racing fostered by his father’s passion for the history of the Tour de France. 

After one year of soccer at Ohio Northern he shifted gears to focus on the sport of triathlon.  Racing grew into the drive to coach and now after 3 years of racing professional triathlon on the Ironman North American circuit he has finally found a way to blend his life long love for triathlon into his career as well. 

Evan is the president of the triathlon club under “Dialed Cycling” in Vancouver WA, one of the biggest teams in the state. He also does pacing and volunteers with the local youth Whisper Running program.

Evan specializes in multiple sports injuries including all lower extremity endurance sports related issues and post-op ACL from surgery table back to the field. As a swimmer he also enjoys treating overhead athletes including throwers and high level or beginner aquatic athletes. Coaching and endurance sports consultations are also services that he provides at this time. 

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nathane@evolutionhealthcareandfitness.com
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Nathan Evans, MSPT. CSCS. XPS

Physical Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach

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Nathan is originally from Wales in the UK where he completed his education with an undergraduate degree in Sports Science and Physical Therapy, before going on to complete an MSc in Sports Physical Therapy. Nathan is also an NSCA certified Strength and Conditioning and EXOS Sports Performance Coach.

During the first 10 years of his career Nathan worked in the UK where he specialized in sports physical therapy working with Southampton Soccer Academy, Bath Rugby, The Royal Ballet as well as the UK military. These positions have enabled him to become a well-rounded sports physical therapist with an appreciation of the demands and requirements for athletic performance. Nathan believes an injury is an opportunity to become a better athlete and sees an injury as a consideration not a limitation for individuals with a goal in mind.

Since moving to Portland in 2017 Nathan has filled various roles working as a sport’s physical therapist and performance coach. Due to his wide array of experience Nathan has significant experience in returning individuals to performance after injury and continued athlete monitoring after injury. Nathan specializes in ACL rehabilitation, lower limb and contact shoulder injuries while maintaining a general interest in a variety of musculoskeletal injuries.

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taylore@evolutionhealthcareandfitness.com
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Taylor Eckel DPT, SCS, CSCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

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Taylor takes a pragmatic approach to rehab that centers on collaborating with the patient to address their unique needs and goals, while maximizing their ability to continue in their sport. She utilizes objective tests and measures to optimize and individualize exercise prescription throughout the rehab process. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in sports physical therapy and NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist.

Taylor grew up in Maryland, playing soccer and basketball, and currently her primary sports are rock climbing (sport and trad) and snowboarding as well as split-boarding. She has experienced firsthand how injury can threaten personal identity, and is intentional to support patients through the mental and emotional challenges of rehab.

Taylor has been practicing physical therapy since 2020, and prior to that was a strength coach/personal trainer for several years. She has experience treating athletes across a variety of sports and levels, from NFL players and masters triathletes, to middle school athletes, weightlifters, and mountain athletes. In the summer of 2023 she had the unique opportunity to serve as the physical therapist for professional circus artists and dancers on a cruise ship in Greece.

She has a special interest in managing athletic overuse injuries, as well as return to sport after shoulder surgery, achilles repair, and ACL reconstruction. She contributed to a protocol for ACL rehab, authoring the portion on return to plyometrics and the incorporation of cognitive tasks alongside motor skills. She has expertise in exercise prescription in physical therapy and has presented on that topic at the American Physical Therapy Association’s national conference, in webinars, and as a guest lecturer for doctor of physical therapy programs.

Taylor particularly enjoys adventures with her dog Huck, game nights with friends, and keeps saying she’ll soon revisit her roots as a classical violinist.


Naturopathic Physicians


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Dr. Shena Vander Ploeg

Naturopathic Physician

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Dr.  Vander Ploeg strives for an authentic connection with each patient so that she can create sustainable, effective wellness plans that best accommodate each individual. She is certified in Arvigo Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Massage Therapy and Advanced Intramuscular/Intravenous Nutrient Therapy. Dr. Vander Ploeg’s integrative approach incorporates the use of nutrition, botanical medicine, detoxification, neuromuscular re-education, lifestyle counseling, psychology, and conventional care to support each patient. Dr. Vander Ploeg most commonly works with patients on overall wellness optimization/preventative care, chronic fatigue, stress management, hormone imbalances, women’s health, mood instability, inflammatory disease, chronic infections, behavioral medicine, gastrointestinal issues, autoimmune disease, and addiction.  Dr. Vander Ploeg is the founder of Merkaba Natural Health and is a certified yoga instructor.


Nutritionist


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Alex Borsuk, MS

Nutritionist

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Alex is a Nutritionist who brings her nutrition expertise and passion for healthy food to Evolution Healthcare and Fitness.  She began her professional career as a supermarket dietitian, where she created a brand new, comprehensive wellness program centered around wholesome, healthy eating. Alex also worked for a natural probiotic company as their resident dietitian where she focused on growing the brand by providing education on gut health and digestion.  She has helped create recipes and nutrition material for national media, such as The Today Show, and has written for numerous national publications.

Alex grew up in Cleveland Ohio and attended Ohio University where she graduated with a B.S. in Nutrition. She then attended The Ohio State University where she graduated with a M.S. in Clinical Nutrition and completed her dietetic internship. Her goal as a dietitian is to help individuals use proper, wholesome nutrition to take them to the next level in both their daily lives and athletic pursuits. When she’s not working, Alex spends most of her time in the mountains rock climbing, mountaineering and training for ultramarathons. Call to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.