OUR TEAM
Dr. Halsy Carter, Chiropractor
Dr. Halsy was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. He and his wife, Brooke, have four children they love spending time with. He attended the University of Western States Chiropractic College and graduated in 2012. Upon graduating, Dr. Halsy spent time working for multi-disciplinary clinics where he honed his chiropractic skills and learned more about treating a patient as a whole.
Dr. Halsy believes in offering his patients high-quality, science-based chiropractic care. He is here to treat your aches, pains and injuries without wasting your time or money.
Dr. Halsy formed Straight Up Chiropractic in September 2015 and has been treating patients since 2012.
Dr. Halsy was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. He and his wife, Brooke, have four children they love spending time with. He attended the University of Western States Chiropractic College and graduated in 2012. Upon graduating, Dr. Halsy spent time working for multi-disciplinary clinics where he honed his chiropractic skills and learned more about treating a patient as a whole.
Dr. Halsy believes in offering his patients high-quality, science-based chiropractic care. He is here to treat your aches, pains and injuries without wasting your time or money.
Dr. Halsy formed Straight Up Chiropractic in September 2015 and has been treating patients since 2012.
Dr. Tony Rhodes, Chiropractor
Dr. Rhodes moved to Portland for Chiropractic school in 2008 where he met his incredible wife, Breanne. They have a two year old and another baby on the way. Dr. Rhodes has enjoyed eight years of perfecting his craft.
His first year in practice was primarily focused on sports medicine. Over the past seven years he has focused on auto injuries/whiplash. He has managed nearly 1000 whiplash cases. He has experience with the medical-legal aspects such as working with patients insurance, attorneys and if needed advocating for them at trial.
Dr. Rhodes treats patients with manual/hands on adjustments, instrument assisted adjustments, Active Release Technique (ART) and is a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner®.
Dr. Rhodes moved to Portland for Chiropractic school in 2008 where he met his incredible wife, Breanne. They have a two year old and another baby on the way. Dr. Rhodes has enjoyed eight years of perfecting his craft.
His first year in practice was primarily focused on sports medicine. Over the past seven years he has focused on auto injuries/whiplash. He has managed nearly 1000 whiplash cases. He has experience with the medical-legal aspects such as working with patients insurance, attorneys and if needed advocating for them at trial.
Dr. Rhodes treats patients with manual/hands on adjustments, instrument assisted adjustments, Active Release Technique (ART) and is a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner®.
Claudia Perfecto, Acupuncture Specialist
Claudia Perfecto received her Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM) from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.
She is licensed acupuncturist, and board certified by the Oregon Medical Board (OMB) and by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
She completed an internship in China at the First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese medicine where they practice the Integrative Western and Chinese medicine model.
Under this model, patients can receive the most authentic Chinese and modern Western medicine treatments, creating an ideal integration of Chinese and Western medicine. It has been observed that patients using a combination of Eastern and Western medicine have shorter hospital stays, require fewer surgeries and prescription drugs, and enjoy better overall health outcomes.
Claudia practices Integrative medicine with her patients. She has 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and has practices as a surgical nurse in large hospitals and small surgical centers.
A native of El Salvador in Central America she is bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish. She found her calling after having been an acupuncture patient for many years. “It became clear that I wanted to share this ancient gift with others, and to integrate my nursing experience.”
Claudia has successfully treated various forms of physical and psychological pain.
The list is long and includes physical injury, severe headaches, migraines, neck, shoulder, back, sciatica, knee and hip pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and post-surgical. It includes PTSD, anxiety, panic, depression, Bell’s Palsy, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, IBS, constipation, tinnitus, TMJ, PMS, menopause, hot flashes from oncological disorders, and many more ailments.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicine and has been proven successful all over the modern world.
Claudia Perfecto received her Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM) from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.
She is licensed acupuncturist, and board certified by the Oregon Medical Board (OMB) and by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
She completed an internship in China at the First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese medicine where they practice the Integrative Western and Chinese medicine model.
Under this model, patients can receive the most authentic Chinese and modern Western medicine treatments, creating an ideal integration of Chinese and Western medicine. It has been observed that patients using a combination of Eastern and Western medicine have shorter hospital stays, require fewer surgeries and prescription drugs, and enjoy better overall health outcomes.
Claudia practices Integrative medicine with her patients. She has 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and has practices as a surgical nurse in large hospitals and small surgical centers.
A native of El Salvador in Central America she is bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish. She found her calling after having been an acupuncture patient for many years. “It became clear that I wanted to share this ancient gift with others, and to integrate my nursing experience.”
Claudia has successfully treated various forms of physical and psychological pain.
The list is long and includes physical injury, severe headaches, migraines, neck, shoulder, back, sciatica, knee and hip pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and post-surgical. It includes PTSD, anxiety, panic, depression, Bell’s Palsy, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, IBS, constipation, tinnitus, TMJ, PMS, menopause, hot flashes from oncological disorders, and many more ailments.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicine and has been proven successful all over the modern world.
Dr. Justin Smitherman , Naturopath
Dr. Smitherman is originally from Seattle, and after a 5 year hiatus in Chicago, returned to the Pacific Northwest.
His first doctorate in Chiropractic, his second doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, and a masters of science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Dr. Smitherman has been treating patients with pain since 2014. His focus is in migraines, headaches, joint pain, motor vehicle accidents, and anti-aging.
Dr. Smitherman treats patients with regenerative joint injections, trigger point injections, pharmaceutics, botanicals, nutrition, trigger point injections, and the sphenopalatine ganglion block. With Dr. Smitherman's extensive experience, and wealth of knowledge he offers a unique perspective on how to get his patients pain free.
Dr. Smitherman is originally from Seattle, and after a 5 year hiatus in Chicago, returned to the Pacific Northwest.
His first doctorate in Chiropractic, his second doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, and a masters of science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Dr. Smitherman has been treating patients with pain since 2014. His focus is in migraines, headaches, joint pain, motor vehicle accidents, and anti-aging.
Dr. Smitherman treats patients with regenerative joint injections, trigger point injections, pharmaceutics, botanicals, nutrition, trigger point injections, and the sphenopalatine ganglion block. With Dr. Smitherman's extensive experience, and wealth of knowledge he offers a unique perspective on how to get his patients pain free.
Licensed Massage Therapists
Our Licensed Massage Therapists are here to help you reach your specific goals of healing and wellness. They combine their clinical education with compassionate communication in order to provide the most effective massage tailored to each individual patient.
They offer a range of different types of massages including Therapeutic and Spa massage. They also specialize in pre-natal, cupping and MVA post-accident recovery. Our ultimate goal is to help you find relief and a renewed sense of wellbeing.
Our Licensed Massage Therapists are here to help you reach your specific goals of healing and wellness. They combine their clinical education with compassionate communication in order to provide the most effective massage tailored to each individual patient.
They offer a range of different types of massages including Therapeutic and Spa massage. They also specialize in pre-natal, cupping and MVA post-accident recovery. Our ultimate goal is to help you find relief and a renewed sense of wellbeing.
OUR MISSION
Straight Up Chiropractic is a place where you can be heard and understood.
Our practice is a partnership with each client, working to identify the cause of your pain, rather than offering only temporary relief of the symptoms. Pain is a unique experience in each individual. We listen carefully to your concerns and assist you on your path to wellness, whether in rehabilitation from injury, or maximizing your function in daily life.
We enjoy what we do and love to be a part of the journey from pain to relief and comfort. As you progress toward your goal, whether it be to eliminate pain, increase ability, or stay mobile and functional, we want to get you there!
We accept most major health insurance, including auto insurance and workers compensation.
Our practice is a partnership with each client, working to identify the cause of your pain, rather than offering only temporary relief of the symptoms. Pain is a unique experience in each individual. We listen carefully to your concerns and assist you on your path to wellness, whether in rehabilitation from injury, or maximizing your function in daily life.
We enjoy what we do and love to be a part of the journey from pain to relief and comfort. As you progress toward your goal, whether it be to eliminate pain, increase ability, or stay mobile and functional, we want to get you there!
We accept most major health insurance, including auto insurance and workers compensation.
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