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Meet The Doctor
An exceptionally talented Chiropractor whose passion and personality help every patient achieve a level of health and ease sought after by so many. As a Chiropractor, Air Force Veteran and member of the community he feels a duty to help everyone achieve their personal health care goals.
- 2004 - Total Solutions Graduate
Chiropractic Leadership Alliance
Certificate: Surface Electromyography (sEMG) and thermography interpretation & analysis
- 2000-2004 Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA
Degree: Doctor of Chiropractic
Graduated with a 3.5 GPA
- 2000-2002 Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Graduated with a 3.69 GPA
- 1991-1996 Community College of the Air Force
Degree: Associates in Applied Science
Graduated with a 3.6 GPA
- 2006- Present: Owner, North Star Chiropractic Wellness Center, LLC
- 2004 - 2006: Independent Chiropractor
The Hill Clinic, A Chiropractic Office
Anchorage, AK
- 2003 2004 Top Student Doctor
Palmer College Main Clinic
Davenport, IA
- 2003 Palmer College of Chiropractic Clinic Abroad
Salvador, Brazil
Adjusted 170 Brazilians in a 4 Days
- 1991 2000 Honorable Discharge, United States Air Force (USAF)
- 2000 2003 - Top Radiology Intern, Palmer College of Chiropractic
- Gross Anatomy I, Lead Lab Assistant, Palmer College of Chiropractic
- Renaissance Patient Education Teacher / Mentor (300 hours)
- America Reads and Junior Achievement Teacher / Mentor
- 2002 2004 - Deans and Presidents Honor List, Palmer College of Chiropractic
- 2004 Palmer College, Clinical Excellence Award nominee
- 2000 2001 - All-American Scholar Collegiate Award Recipient
- 1991 2000 - 2 Air Force Commendation Medals, 2 Air Force Achievement Medals, 3 Outstanding Unit Awards, 2 Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, 2 AF Longevity Service Awards, NCO Professional Military Education Graduate, M-16 Rifle marksman, AF Training Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal
- 1996 Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School, Eielson AFB, Alaska
- US National Board Certified; Chiropractic
- Alaska State Chiropractic License
- CPR as Professional Rescuer, Community CPR, and Community First Aid and Safety.
- World Chiropractic Alliance
- Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Member & Ambassador
- Chiropractic Leadership Alliance
- Alaska Chiropractic Society
- Palmer College of Chiropractic International Alumni Association
- Palmer College of Chiropractic Student Alumni Foundation
- International Pediatric Chiropractic Association
Meet The Staff
Paula Hanifen
Our warm, fun loving office manager. Paula worked for the world famous Palmer College of Chiropractic, in Davenport, IA, while Dr. Hanifen was in attendance. She has an in-depth first hand knowledge of what makes a great Chiropractic office and strives to keep North Star Chiropractic at the forefront of customer service.
Kelli Schwab
Our billing specialist has meticulous attention to detail and is here to help you with any insurance or billing questions.
Kathy Salak
A wonderful addition to our staff Kathy has 20+ years in customer service and adds a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Her gentle nature and proficiency makes scheduling your next appointment a breeze.
Meet The Massage Therapist
North Star Chiropractic Wellness Center, LLC offers massage therapy by certified massage therapists. In addition to being trained as massage therapists, our massage staff received additional education regarding Chiropractic Care. This additional training allows the therapists to communicate and cooperate with Dr. Hanifen to assist in coordinated comprehensive recovery.
There are many reasons why massage can be very beneficial. It helps to increase the effectiveness of a chiropractic adjustment by helping to relax tight muscles. Therapeutic Massage also helps to increase general relaxation, reduce anxiety, alleviate certain types of muscular pain, and even helps to improve circulation and increase cellular nutrition. Massage therapy can be a very important addition to a chiropractic adjustment.
Tish Wiley
A cheerful and truly gifted therapist with an intuitive ability to locate stress points and work out tension and put myofacial tissue at ease. Tish is trained in multiple forms of massage techniques including Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitaion and Trigger point.
2008 - Licensed by the State of Alaska
Massage Therapist
2008 - Graduate of Oriental Arts School of Massage
Degree - Massage Therapy
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