About

Dr. Seth Hosmer earned his B.A. cum laude from Oberlin College and his Doctorate cum laude from the University of Western States. He is highly regarded in the Portland area as a leading Chiropractor working with a wide range of conditions and patients.  Dr. Hosmer serves as adjunct faculty for both the University of Western States, as well as Palmer Chiropractic College, bringing students into his clinic to give them real world experience.  

Dr. Hosmer has extensive experience with sports, sports injuries, and the challenges of being a competitive athlete. He raced bicycles and competed in Triathlon for over 15 years, and previously sponsored several local teams.  He has won numerous State and Regional Championships and has raced nearly every discipline including Road, Track, ‘Cross, and Mountain Bikes. He is the current hour record holder at the Alpenrose Velodrome.

Dr. Hosmer has also participated in numerous sports over the years including Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding, and Ice Hockey. He is also currently active with cycling, trail running, functional strength training, kettlebells, and yoga. His diverse experience with sports and sports injuries gives him first-hand knowledge of what specific treatment it takes to return to your sport, along with techniques for minimizing the likelihood of re-injury.

A native of New Hampshire, Dr. Hosmer moved to Oregon in 2004, and lives in Portland with his wife Danielle, and sons Max and Bennie.

As a high school athlete, Dr. Philip DeVasto experienced the benefits of chiropractic treatment and was impressed with how efficiently he recovered. After earning his undergraduate degree, he decided to pursue his doctorate in chiropractic and moved across country to Portland, Oregon; in 2010 he graduated cum laude from The University of Western States. He currently serves as adjunct faculty for the University of Western States and mentors qualified students through their preceptorship programs.

With a love of sports, Dr. DeVasto naturally gravitated to chiropractic sports medicine, and that interest led to further certification in Active Release Technique (ART). He had the privilege to apply these skills with many great athletes as part of the ART Ironman treatment team in Coeur d’Alene, the Portland Rev3 Triathlon team, the Warner Pacific University Men’s basketball team and many other professional athletes. Although he has experience with elite level performance, Dr. DeVasto enjoys helping every patient optimize their function, and happily discusses nutrition, diet and healthy cooking.

In addition to sports medicine, he also enjoys discussing nutrition, diet, and cooking ideas with his patients to help them achieve optimal health. When he is not treating patients, Dr. DeVasto spends his time racing cyclocross, skiing at Mt. Hood, hiking in the gorge, shopping the local farmers markets, running in Mt. Tabor, wine tasting in the valley, and trying new local restaurants.

Dr. DeVasto met his wife Amanda in Portland, and together they spend their free time exploring the Pacific Northwest. They enjoy mountain biking, skiing, exploring new hikes, shopping the local farmers markets, improving their yoga practices, and after all that activity, they recharge by wine tasting in the valley and savoring the tasty offerings of new local restaurants.

Growing up in beautiful, sunny Colorado, Dr. Sydney Rowan discovered her love for the outdoors at a young age. She grew up participating in competitive volleyball and swimming, and has since maintained a passion for health and wellness. Sydney attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology with a pre-medical emphasis.

After moving to Portland in 2016, she discovered the world of chiropractic, and she knew instantly that this was the career she was meant for. She graduated from the University of Western States summa cum laude in 2019 with a Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters in Sports Medicine.

While obtaining her chiropractic degree, she furthered her education with outside courses and certifications in Active Release Technique (ART), McKenzie Diagnostic Technique (MDT), Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), and Motion Palpation Institute (MPI). Throughout her clinical and educational experience, she developed a focus on rehab based chiropractic care in order to educate her patients and give them the tools they need in order to accomplish their goals.

In her free time, Dr. Rowan enjoys exploring the trails of Forest Park with her chocolate lab, Oliver, hiking, and discovering all that Portland and the surrounding area has to offer!

Dr. Kevin Yurkish grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, the farthest north of Canada’s large cities. This is where he developed interests in hockey, volleyball, snowboarding and rugby.

His education began at the University of Alberta, where he received his Bachelor’s in Kinesiology, graduating on the Dean’s List. In his final year he worked as the athletic therapist for the University’s Men’s Soccer Team. As the team’s primary medical provider, Dr. Yurkish traveled across Canada consulting with medical doctors, physical therapists and coaches to manage care for the athletes.

Dr. Yurkish continued on to graduate summa cum laude from the University of Western States, finishing at the top of his class. During this time he also earned his Master’s of Science in Sports Medicine. This opportunity granted him the experience to treat professional, semi-professional and amateur athletes at different marathons, triathlons, tournaments and races.

He really enjoys getting people into or back into living a healthy lifestyle. Living easy shouldn’t be so hard, and he enjoys finding ways to help people do the things they love. If you’re trying to get back into weightlifting, running, or hiking- but feel limited by your injury, he can help get you back on track!

What are Dr. Yurkish’s goals?

• Run a sub 1:20 half marathon
• Learn how to play the piano
• Read more non-“Sci-Fi” literature
• Hike to the top of Mt. Hood
• Bike commute to work more regularly

Evidence-based medicine is incorporated into Dr. Yurkish’s daily practice, and he is devoted to treating every patient like an elite athlete. He is certified in Active Release Technique (ART), and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS); he is also trained in Graston, McKenzie, and K-Tape methods.

During his time off, he volunteers in the Emergency Department at OHSU and he was recently invited to treat athletes at the NCAA Division 1 National Track and Field Championships at Historic Hayward Field.

Dr. Freedman received his BS from Cornell University and his Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Western States. Growing up, he was a devoted soccer player, which led to a series of sports injuries. Through the utilization of Chiropractic, he was able to continue playing competitive soccer throughout his undergraduate studies. This positive experience led him to become a Chiropractor. He strives to help people live more enriched lives and has found his passion in helping eliminate the barriers that stop people from doing what they love.

Through personal experience, Dr. Freedman has gravitated towards an integrative approach to care with an emphasis on adjusting and soft tissue treatments, as well as targeted exercises that get to the root of the problem. He believes that his job is not only to help people heal, but to also give them the necessary tools and knowledge they need to empower themselves into feeling even better than they did pre-injury. Dr. Freedman has a strong interest in understanding the cause of an injury, which has led him to study human biomechanics. This interest has led him through training by the Prague School of Rehabilitation in the principles of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization as well as becoming a certified yoga instructor. He has also completed training in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, which is especially efficient at treating disc herniations.

Dr. Freedman was drawn to the Pacific Northwest by his love of mountains and the outdoors! You can find him rock climbing, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, camping with his partner and their dog, River!

Dr. Jessi Gradin is a native Pacific Northwesterner who loves sports, mountain biking with her husband Ty, playing soccer in the park and walks with their 6 year old golden retriever, Layla. A recent cum laude graduate of the University of Western States, she is enthusiastic about chiropractic practice, and particularly enjoys integrating the patient’s goals for recovery or lifestyle enhancement into their overall treatment plan. Dr. Gradin has extensive training in Active Release Technique (ART) and will be full-body certified as of September 2020. Her training also includes: McKenzie and Activator methods, K-Tape, Graston, cupping and Neurodynamics. She feels passionate about the combined benefit of chiropractic adjustments with soft tissue approaches and rehabilitation exercises for treatment of pain and joint injuries.

Dr. Gradin completed her chiropractic residency at Hosmer Chiropractic Health under the guidance of Drs. Joyce McClure and Phil DeVasto. Many of Dr. McClure’s patients met with and transferred care to her during this time, but Dr. Gradin looks forward to getting to know each of you, and to continue the work you have established with Dr. McClure.

It was specifically Dr. Cooper Adams’ personal experience in treating his own lower back injury that led him to pursue a career in chiropractic care. As an athlete, he understands what it’s like to be injured and knows what it takes to help you recover stronger than before. He started out in athletic training and rehabilitation at Hastings College, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biopsychology. Dr. Adams was a part of the college baseball team and college golf team while at Hastings College. He then pursued both a Masters of Science in Sports Medicine and Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Western States in Portland, OR. Dr. Adams is also a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP).

He brings both his clinical and personal experience in sports medicine and rehabilitation to provide the highest level of care for every patient he sees. He has a passion for keeping people active and making sure that they are on track to reach their personal goals. Whether it’s getting back the sport you love, being able to keep up with your children, or simply getting through the workweek pain-free, Dr. Adams will be by your side along the way. Dr. Adams stays up to date with the most recent scientific literature and treatment techniques to optimize your care. Dr. Adams has extensive training and is certified in Active Release Technique (ART). His training also includes experience with the McKenzie Diagnostic Technique, the Stuart McGill Method, Dynamic Neuromuscular Systems (DNS), and STECCO Fascial Manipulation.

A native of Eagle, Colorado, Dr. Adams now lives in Portland, OR with his wife, Chloe. When Dr. Adams isn’t treating patients, he enjoys spending his time outdoors trail running, hiking, playing golf, rock climbing, snowboarding, fishing, camping, and throwing the ball for his dog, Harper.

Dr. Justin’s passion for chiropractic began after experiencing low back injuries while competing in college. He worked closely with chiropractors to rehabilitate his injuries and stay healthy throughout his career at LMU. This eventually led to his pursuit of a chiropractic career, in order to be a part of someone else’s journey to a pain free life. Dr. Justin believes that through education, treatment, and rehabilitation that he can help patients to live a more comfortable and pain free lifestyle.

Dr. Tylor Justin was born in Buffalo, New York but has spent the majority of his life in central Florida. Now being new to the Portland area, he is excited to explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest and see all that it has to offer. In his free time Dr. Justin enjoys many forms of exercise: running, lifting weights, hiking, and snowboarding. Other hobbies include camping, live sporting events, and concerts.

Dr. Charlene McMeeken grew up in a small town of northern British Columbia where she developed a love of the outdoors through hiking, camping and snowboarding, and played every sport she could, including soccer, volleyball, basketball, and wrestling. During her teens, she received a handful of injuries but living in such a rural location there were no chiropractors or physical therapists around to help in her recovery so she began to try and learn how to help herself get back to sports. She went on to pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary, during this time she had the opportunity to perform practicum training in multiple physical therapy and chiropractic clinics, and time working with many strength and conditioning coaches, all of which reinforced her desire to help people recover from different type of musculoskeletal complaints. While finishing her kinesiology degree, Dr. McMeeken worked as a team trainer for the Calgary Buffaloes Hockey Association for three years, through which she was able travel across British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, providing medical care and managing return to play care for hockey players of a variety of ages.

She completed her graduate studies at the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, where she graduated cum laude with a Doctorate of Chiropractic and her Master’s of Science in Sports Medicine. Upon graduating she went to work in Seattle, WA, where she had the opportunity to work in a rehab focused clinic which allowed her to provide patients with the tools to return to their sport, work, and hobbies by using stability training and weight lifting techniques in a safe and controlled manner. Dr. McMeeken has continued to develop her clinical skills and her education with training in Active Release Technique (ART), Motion Palpation Institute, and Hawkgrips IASTM. Dr. McMeeken likes to keep up to date on current scientific literature and utilizes her sports medicine training to help all of her patients return to their favorite sports and activities. She likes to emphasize the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle for long-term health, and works with her patients to find the best pathway for them to reach their goals.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. McMeeken enjoys spending her time outdoors hiking, trailing running or snowshoeing with her rescue dog Daisy. She also enjoys travelling, strength training and finishing it off with tasting some of the wonderful wines the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Dr. David Whitlow grew up in southern Oregon and moved to the Portland area in 2003. He was married in 2008 and he and his partner have been together for over 20 years.

David graduated from the University of Western States in 2019 with a Doctorate degree in Chiropractic, a Master’s in Sports Medicine and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology. After working for a decade as a Licensed Massage Therapist, David sought out additional education to broaden his skillset to help others. He was drawn to Chiropractic by his personal experience after a serious car accident in 2010 caused life altering and debilitating injury which significantly limited his activities for about 3 years during his recovery. David found great benefit and relief from Chiropractic care, Massage, and physical exercise to rehabilitate his injuries. His own personal struggle with injury is a key influence on his caring and dedicated approach with his patients.

David’s style of practice is organically impacted by his career in bodywork and his passion for kinesiology and movement. A typical office visit will be focused on creating positive change by addressing the root causes of your complaint using thorough assessment to determine what types of treatments are necessary. Often he will apply joint manipulation techniques, dynamic tissue mobilization, or high powered laser as necessary and there is always a physical rehabilitation centered approach to develop better habits moving you toward your goals. He is trained in cupping, graston technique, various muscle energy techniques, myofascial release and has had great success with a wide range of athletic injuries.

David has spent much of the pandemic getting back into hiking with his lovely wife and young daughter at every opportunity. His personal hobbies include photography and creative media, and when pandemic social distancing allows he loves grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The functional movements from grappling were a significant part of David’s recovery from the aforementioned accident.