Our professionals average 20 years experience and became chiropractors out of a desire to help heal people in pain. We use hands-on, as well as state-of-the-art treatment therapies to help relieve your pain and re-gain your health. Our team also includes bilingual Spanish/English speaking chiropractic interns and certified chiropractic assistants (CAs).
Meet Our Doctors
Kim Privitera, DC
Care Philosophy
Doctor Kim Privitera enjoys helping people recover from their injuries with natural treatment remedies. She provides personalized attention to each patient’s needs and understands the importance of an accurate diagnosis, in order to render effective care.
Dr. Kim became interested in chiropractic medicine when she injured her shoulder years ago, and after only one chiropractic visit, felt dramatic pain relief and improvement. From that experience, she decided to become a Doctor of Chiropractic. She has been practicing for over 20 years and enjoys educating patients on how to obtain optimal health. In addition, she serves as a board member of the non-profit “Northwest Family Services” which serves many families and individuals in need, throughout Oregon.
Outside of her occupation, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, and engaging in outdoor sports like rock climbing, skiing, swimming, and boating.
Clinical Interests
Nutrition, exercise, low back injuries, shoulder, wrist, and knee injuries, acute care, disc injuries, neurology.
Woodstock Chiropractic Locations Served
Portland Location/ Gresham Location
Languages spoken
English
Limited Spanish to conversational Spanish in health care setting
Credentials
- Doctor of Chiropractic from Western States Chiropractic College, Cum Laude
- Bachelors of Arts (Biology) from University of Colorado, Boulder
- Participant in the Community Based Internship and Preceptor programs at University of Western States (Portland, OR)
- Past board member of the non-profit “Northwest Family Services” which serves many families and individuals in need, throughout Oregon.
Emilee Jergensen, DC
Care Philosophy
Doctor Emilee Jergensen enjoys helping patients heal as quickly and as comfortably as possible. Dr. Emilee is well-versed in diagnosis and management of many injuries, as well as day to day pain and dysfunction. She is a certified pediatric Chiropractor who enjoys working with children.
Dr. Emilee decided to become a Chiropractor while studying at Oregon State University, when back pain prevented her from a favorite pastime, running. Chiropractic care quickly helped her recover and get back to running pain-free. She’s been dedicated to chiropractic ever since!
In her spare time, she enjoys playing golf, walking her dog, watching movies, and spending time with her husband.
Clinical Interests
Headaches, neck injuries, shoulder injuries, wrist injuries, ankle/foot injuries, pediatric injuries.
Woodstock Chiropractic Locations Served
Portland Location/ Gresham Location
Languages spoken
English
Limited Spanish
Credentials
- Certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP)
- Doctor of Chiropractic, University of Western States
- Bachelor of Science: Nutrition and Food Management-Nutrition Science, Oregon State University
- Bachelor of Science: Human Biology, University of Western States
- Participant in the Community Based Internship and Preceptor programs at University of Western States (Portland, OR)
Michelle Poirier, DC
Care Philosophy
Dr. Michelle is passionate about helping her patients decrease pain, return to daily activities, and improve quality of life without the use of drugs or surgery, if possible. After listening to patients’ goals, she creates a unique treatment plan to help them heal quickly and optimally.
Bio to be posted soon.
Special Interests
To be posted soon.
Woodstock Chiropractic Locations Served
Portland Location/ Gresham Location
Languages spoken
English
Credentials
- to be posted soon
Dennis M. Sullivan, MS, DC
Care Philosophy
Dr. Dennis Sullivan grew up in California, earning his Bachelor and Master degrees in the study of Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics of Human Motion) at UCLA. Prior to coming to Oregon to study chiropractic, he was the Director of Exercise at the then world-renowned Pritikin Longevity Center, cardiac diet and rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California and was also a massage therapist in private practice.
Dr. Dennis Sullivan was drawn to chiropractic after having seen a good friend healed by a chiropractor following two car accidents. Witnessing the benefits of chiropractic therapy, combined with his earlier career choices, Dr. Dennis Sullivan was drawn to chiropractic.
Dr. Dennis Sullivan earned his Doctorate in Chiropractic here in Portland in 1986 and has been in continuous practice for over 30 years, first in Arizona for 5 years, then returning to Oregon in 1992. “I love what I do, my patients and my co-workers. I’m committed to helping people get out of pain quickly, feeling better and back to doing what they love.”.
In his spare time, he enjoys long walks, reading, day trips in and around Oregon, and spending time with his family.
Special Interests
Back and neck injuries, shoulder injuries, wrist injuries, knee /ankle/foot injuries.
Woodstock Chiropractic Locations Served
Portland Location/ Gresham Location
Languages spoken
English
Limited Spanish
Credentials
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Western States Chiropractic College, 1986
- Master of Science, Kinesiology, UCLA, 1980
- Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, UCLA, 1977
- Participant in the Community Based Internship and Preceptor programs at University of Western States (Portland, OR)