Eastside Chiropractic Clinic -Meet The Staff

"I was a pre-med major when I injured my back in an industrial accident. When nothing else helped me I tried chiropractic. My very favorable experience and my interest in the human body and health naturally led me to chiropractic.	Murray L Smith, D.C. Been in private practice in the Olympia/Tumwater area since 1986 Completed a three year post-graduate chiropractic orthopedics course Additional post graduate work in botanical medicine, nutrition and rehabilitation Served seven years on the Chiropractic Advisory Committee to Labor and Industries Member of the American Chiropractic Association and Washington State Chiropractic Association Founding member and past president of the South Puget Sound Chiropractic Association Served two terms as president of the Tumwater Downtown Association, Remains a current board member
"Through my practice of Chiropractic I hope to inspire in people the idea that a person's own thoughts and actions are their most powerful tool in maintaining and improving their health" - Nathan	Dr. Nathan Floding 4 years clinical experience Graduated Cum Laude from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, OR Works with a diverse array of health care practitioners to allow a holistic service for patients Specializes in Diversified Manual Adjusting techniques with additional use of low force techniques such as Activators and Drop Table Employs a variety of soft tissue techniques to compliment chiropractic adjustments Incorporates therapeutic diet and exercise advice Follows the premise of Doctor as defined by the Latin term 'docere', to teach Practices with the approach that a person is more than the mere sum of their parts
	Eric Gorski, B.S., LMP 4+ years of massage experience Graduate of St. Martins University Graduate of Ashmead College School of Massage Focus on Deep Tissue massage and stretching Experience with pregnancy massage Provider for: Uniform Medical Plan Premera Blue Cross Most Auto/Personal Injury Protection Labor and Industries
	Melanie Bennett, LMP 15 years experience; with Eastside Chiropractic since 1995 Member of American Massage Association Focus on injury recovery and pain relief Advanced training in neuromuscular, myofascial, trigger point and craniosacral techniques Special interest in working with clients with disability Provider for: Labor and Industries Aetna Regence Uniform Premera Blue Cross All Auto/Personal Injury Protection First Choice KPS
	Lindsay Tirko, LMP Practicing 7 years Provider for Labor and Industries Aetna Uniform Premera First Choice KPS All auto/Personal Injury Protection Specializing in injury recovery, myofascial therapies, and lomi lomi massage Working with Dr. Smith since 2001
	Michelle Strand, LMP Practicing for 8 years Specializes in Deep Tissue and Swedish massage Completed a degree in Holistic Nutrition Studying to become a dietician and certified nutritionist Member of American Diet Association Interest outside the office include running, biking, playing music, reading and spending time with family Provider for: KPS First Choice Aetna Premera Blue Cross Uniform Medical Plan Most Auto/Personal Injury Protection Labor & Industries
	Nick Myers, LMP Practicing massage for 2 years Graduated from Ashmead College School of Massage Specializes in Deep Tissue, relaxation and injury treatment Provider for: Uniform Medical Plan Premera Blue Cross Aetna Most Auto/Personal Injury Protection Labor and Industries
	Kelsy Smith Dr. Smith's daughter Helping around the office for 12 years Has been chiropractic patient her whole life Begins Senior year at Western in the fall
	Tonya Sanford Full time Front Desk Receptionist Worked at Eastside for 5 years Call Tonya to make your appointments
	Kelly Tangorra Our most recent addition to the staff Billing/Insurance specialist in the office Call Kelly about billing and insurance questions
	Erin Landgraf Part time Front Desk Receptionist Begins Freshman year at SPSCC in the fall