Chiropractic Physicians

Finding a reliable and trustworthy chiropractor doesn't have to be a stressful experience.  Dr. Neely has worked throughout his professional career to provide high quality, ethical care to his patients. 

 

Dr. Michael W. Neely

Chiropractic Physician


Education

  • Doctor of Chiropractic, Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, OR, 2001
  • Bachelors of Science, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA, 1994 

Certifications

  • Graston Technique Provider - Certified, Therapy Care Resources, Inc., Portland, OR, 2006
  • Zentherapy Practitioner, certified in Zentherapy Bodytherapy and Triggerpoint Anatomy, International Zentherapy Institute, Inc., Seattle, WA, 1994. Zentherapy is a synthesis of Rolfing and traditional Japanese bodywork, as taught to the founder of Zentherapy - William Leigh, by Ida Rolf and Tanouye Tenshin Rotaishi, former Archbishop of Daihonzan Chozenji International Zen Monestary.  

Professional Experience

  • Chiropractic Physician, South Sound Pain Relief Clinic, Feb 2002 - present 

 

Professional Affiliations

  • American Chiropractic Association
  • West Hartford Group, Inc. - Secretary
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Teaching Experience

  • Director of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology, wrote curriculum and taught classes, Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage, Olympia, WA, 2002-2009.
  • Nutritional Therapist Training Program, Nutritional Therapy Association, Group Leader, October and November, 2003.
  • Sho-Rei-Shobu-Kan Goju-ryu Karate-do, Assistant Instructor, Olympia, WA, 2002-2004.
  • Taught classes and held seminars on ornithology, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable forestry as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Republic of Panama, 1995-1997.
Professional and Community Service Lectures
  • St. Peters Hospital Family Practice Residency Training Program - General presentation on chiropractic, 2007.
  • The Evergreen State College - Approaches to Healing Class - General presentation on chiropractic, 2004. 
  • New Market Skills High School - General presentation on chiropractic, 2006, 2009. 
  • North Thurston High School, General presentation on chiropractic, 2003.
  • Peace Corps educational lectures - Olympia, WA 2004, 2006, 2007
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish - hold a language proficiency rating of "Advanced" for the Spanish language in the ETS/ ACTFL language fluency rating system
Other Experience and Honors
  • Peace Corps Agro-forestry Volunteer, Republic of Panama, 1995-97.
  • Volunteer Field Ornithologist, Republic of Panama, 1995-97. Worked on the Important Bird Areas of Panama project, run jointly through the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and the Panama Audubon Society, 1995-97. Designed and ran expeditions to document bird populations in remote areas of Panama under the consultation of Dr. George Angher of STRI. 
  • Combat Engineer, United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1987-93.
  • National Defense Medal for USMC service, Persian Gulf War, 1991.
Personal
  • Shodan (Black Belt), Sho-Rei-Shobu-Kan Goju-ryu Karate-do, Olympia, WA 2002.
  • Sankyu (Brown Belt) Butokukan Karate, Olympia, WA, 1993.
  • Two daughters, Alexis and Tahlia.
  • Residence in Olympia, WA.
  • Hobbies/ interests - naturalist, small-scale farming, outdoor pursuits, martial arts