Dr. Kristen Brennan is one of our fabulous chiropractors. She attended Michigan State University for human biology, Oregon State University for nutrition, and got her doctorate at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida. She’s certified in cervical acceleration/deceleration injuries (whiplash) under the teachings of Dr. Arthur C. Croft who is the director of the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. She is also trained in sports injuries and nutritional therapy and takes great joy in treating pediatric patients.
In her spare time, she loves playing ice hockey and taking her family up to Seattle to watch the Kraken play. She also takes pride in continuing her education and developing skills in learning Spanish from 11 years of working closely with the hispanic community.
“My favorite part about Veeva is helping my patients get out of pain so they can do what they love and get their life back.”
Dr. Alicia Jeffers is one of our fabulous chiropractic physicians. She attended University of Western States and has specialized training in whiplash injury biomechanics and traumatology, graston activators, KT tape, and she is a certified medical examiner.
In her spare time, Dr. Jeffers loves spending time with her husband and daughter on their ranch. She’s a huge fan of anything relating to the outdoors and especially enjoys camping, boating, and running.
“With Veeva, I love working in a team environment and I enjoy reducing pain and improving quality of life for our patients”
Dr. Richard Hill is one of our fabulous chiropractors. He attended the U.S. Military Academy (1989-1993), Portland State University (2005), and Western States Chiropractic (2006-2009). He holds several certifications including: Certified Independent Chiropractic Examiner (ABIME), Certified Chiropractic Insurance Consultant (TCC), and Advance Certificate of Competency (SRISD).
In his spare time, you may catch him riding his motorcycle with the wind blowing through his hair, or target shooting. He’s also a fan of hunting, reading and watching action movies.
“Since working with Veeva, my staff and patients keep me feeling young”
From an early age, Dr. James Vandal (pronounced Van-Dell) knew he wanted to be a chiropractor. After receiving his first few chiropractic adjustments at the age of 10 from his uncle, a licensed chiropractor in New York, he proudly told his parents, “This is what I want to do for the rest of my life.” Dr. James is a Wisconsin native with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Portland State University. Following his undergraduate degree, he went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from Life West Chiropractic College in Hayward, California. During his time there, he interned in a few well-known chiropractic clinics in the Bay Area while honing his craft. He stayed in California for several years practicing as a chiropractor before returning to Oregon, where he has held an active license since 2015.
Having been a victim of multiple car crashes over the years and experiencing the devastating consequences of these injuries, he has taken an interest in motor vehicle collisions and how chiropractic can successfully rehabilitate the injured car crash patient. He has taken numerous continuing educational courses on motor vehicle collisions and is currently completing a 100-hour certification course in Trauma Qualification through the prestigious Academy of Chiropractic. Besides focusing on motor vehicle collisions, Dr. James has a passion for soft-tissue work, which has led him to be certified in Neuromuscular Re-Education, Graston, and Active Release Technique (ART). Lastly, while in California, he attained certification as a Qualified Medical Examiner (Q.M.E.) for the injured worker.
“My favorite part of being a chiropractor at Veeva is taking patients that have been in serious car accidents and being able to rehabilitate their injuries fully. Most patients underestimate the injuries sustained from a car crash. A big part of my job is to educate patients about the recovery process to get the best results. While I love using my hands to get people feeling better, that’s only one piece of the puzzle. Patients need to understand the expectations required of them to reach their healing goals.”
Dr. Brandon Pearson is a sports and personal injury chiropractor who grew up in the Midwest and moved to Oregon to avoid shoveling the driveway. As a child, Brandon was diagnosed with a Wilms’ Tumor, a malignant cancer of the kidney. Without lifesaving treatment at the University of Iowa, he would not have lived to adulthood. Once Brandon was declared cancer free, he decided to dedicate his life to helping others in need. He received a Bachelor of Integrative Physiology from the University of Iowa and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida. Brandon studied many different techniques in Chiropractic College so he would be able to offer care to a wide variety of patients.
Outside of work, Brandon is an avid outdoorsman who loves camping, hiking, snowboarding and just spending time outside. His other interests include reading, playing with his dog, Herky, and annoying his friends and family with random facts about history or astronomy. Brandon is passionate about health and wellness and loves nothing more than helping others live their lives to the fullest potential. He hopes that every one of his patients not only us able to function better with less pain, but also leaves his practice feeling more empowered, educated, and in control of their own health.
Dr. David “Dayxe” Rief (they/she/xe) is one of our incredible chiropractors. They attended University of Western States following their graduation from University of Washington. Their specialty care has a foundation in weightlifting and physical medicine. Supplementing your lifestyle while providing information on self care and growth opportunities is prevalent in treatment plans to give you the autonomy to care for your lifestyle when your schedule does not allow you to seek counsel from a physical medicine practitioner.
Dr. Rief has been competitive in olympic style weightlifting since ‘02 and is an avid Sci-Fi fan. So if you travel by Starship, TARDIS, Lightspeed, Phonebooth, Bi-Frost or Cryosleep, you can nerd out on several threads of celestial adventures.
“My favorite part of being a provider is the management of injury care. The process of walking a patient through an injury to recovery and directing care or referrals as necessary. Here at Veeva with access to regenerative medicine, Class IV laser, rehabilitation, and chiropractic all in house the provider can appropriately walk you through injury to recovery.”
Meet Dr. Darcy Ogloza, a highly skilled chiropractor and Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, holding a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the University of Western States, complemented by a Master’s in Sports Medicine. Fluent in both Spanish and French, Dr. Darcy is committed to delivering culturally competent care. In his approach to patient care, Dr. Darcy integrates functional rehabilitative exercises, aiming to facilitate a swift return to activities. With considerable expertise in handling whiplash injuries, Dr. Darcy incorporates physical therapy modalities and collaborates with various healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This comprehensive approach ensures that patients receive holistic care, addressing their unique needs. For Dr. Darcy, the most rewarding aspect of being a healer is witnessing the immediate positive impact of chiropractic care on individuals, and the overall impact in can have in their daily lives. Outside the clinic, Dr. Darcy enjoys quality time with his wife and two Samoyed dogs, exploring new culinary delights around the vibrant Portland area. In their free time, Dr. Darcy and his family actively engage in outdoor pursuits like hiking, embracing the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Dr. Mabalay is originally from Tennessee and began his career in healthcare as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and EMT. He has worked in hospitals across the country in critical care and emergency departments to help people in need. During his time at the hospitals, he was a specialist in heart and lung bypass and was on the organ transplant team. After a wonderfully rewarding career in sick-care, he felt the burden to promote health-care and wellness.
Dr. Mabalay experienced Chiropractic Care throughout his childhood and into adult years as well and was able to overcome chronic pain and daily headaches. This truly inspired him to become a Chiropractic Physician to help others heal. His passion is for whole-body care for people of all sizes. Dr. Mabalay is a specialist in Prenatal and Pediatric Care as well.
In his free time, he loves playing music and taking long walks through the city. He has enjoyed the Pacific Northwest for all the outdoor beauty and amazing people.
Bradley Capron, L.Ac., DACM is one of Veeva’s talented acupuncturists. He studied Communications at University of Texas at Austin, before receiving his Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii and has completed a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at the top-rated Oregon College of Oriental Medicine here in Portland.
He is skilled in treating all types of orthopedic pain conditions due to accidents/trauma, chronic disease, or overuse/work injuries. In addition to acupuncture, he incorporates bodywork, cupping, assisted stretching, and electroacupuncture into treatments as needed. In addition to his clinical work, he also teaches at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine as a student clinic supervisor. In his spare time, Dr. Capron loves working in his extensive garden growing all kinds of vegetables, flowers, and medicinal herbs. He enjoys spending time outdoors hiking in the PNW, where he chose to move for the area’s bountiful plant life and climate.
Dr. Capron’s favorite part about being a healer is helping patients get out of pain and discomfort, and seeing the relief they get when they are feeling better. He values being able to use methods of healing that are gently effective, aligned with nature, and outside of the pharmaceutical industry. He enjoys working with Veeva’s skilled and fun loving staff, working together to bring patients back to optimal health.
Dr. Scott Riedel is one of our incredible Naturopath Doctors. He earned his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland.
He specializes in holistic approaches to pain management and overall well-being for short-term acute pain using a variety of modalities, including nutrition, exercise, hydrotherapy as well as more conventional methods such as pharmaceuticals.
“What I love about being a provider is seeing my patients rapidly get better and return to their normal daily routines. What I love about working with Veeva is the people. Veeva has the best patients, staff, and doctors around and I’m proud to be working with them.”
