Meet the Doctors
Michelle Chard, DC, CACCP
General Chiropractic, Pregnancy Care, Webster Technique, Prenatal, Perinatal, Pediatric, Craniosacral
Dr. Chard grew up in Lake Oswego, OR and went to Lakeridge High School. She then went on to study Exercise and Sport Science at Oregon State University and was a 4 year member of the Crew team. After college, she worked in the mental health field at a residential treatment center, in a special education classroom, and at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp. She was then introduced to chiropractic when she was a standardized patient at the chiropractic college. She learned that chiropractors can do much more than just “crack backs”, and was hooked from the start.
Dr. Chard graduated from University of Western States in December of 2005. While is school, she became pregnant with her first child. This is when her passion grew about the need of chiropractic during pregnancy. When her first child was born, she learned about the needs for babies and children and chiropractic. She began taking classes with Upledger for Craniosacral therapy and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association for pediatrics and perinatal needs. After over 250 hours in post-graduate work and a very lengthy test, in January of 2013, she became a certified pediatric and family care chiropractor. She is also certified in the Webster Technique which helps ensure that the pelvis is in alignment and the baby can be in the proper position for birth.
Dr. Chard is married and has 3 girls, Keeley, Kiera, and Kora. She and her husband Kyle, are busy with the girls doing gymnastics at Northwest Gymnastics Training Center, church activities (including Junior Bible Quiz and MPact), and school. In her spare time, she enjoys running, scrapbooking, and movie night.
Michelle Waggoner, DC, CCSP
General Chiropractic, Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, Active Release Technique
Dr. Waggoner’s was first introduced to chiropractic at the age of 15 as a young athlete. Chiropractic, along with physical therapy, helped keep her feeling good and in the game. She started working for a chiropractor at 18 where she was able to see many more cases of how chiropractic can help people without drugs and using surgery as a last resort. It was then that she decided to apply for chiropractic school.
Dr. Waggoner graduated from University of Western States in June 2006. While there she was an active member of the Student American Chiropractic Association and has been to Washington, DC to lobby for chiropractic friendly legislation several times. She was also part of the Sports Medicine Club where she treated athletes at running, cyclocross and boxing events. She also took courses outside of school to become certified in Active Release Technique and remains certified. Shortly after graduation, Dr. Waggoner enrolled in post-graduate education. After 120 hours and (another) exam, she became a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician.
On a personal note, Dr. Waggoner is married and has 4 children. Her husband, Aaron, is the choir teacher at Walt Morey Middle School. Their children, Chloe, Sadie, Ashton and Lucy, keep them busy with gymnastics, dance class, school and church activities such as Junior Bible Quiz (JBQ). When she finds some free time she likes to scrap book, shop and find good restaurants to eat at whether as a family or for date night.