David L Whitlow III, LMT

10/01/2021

I’m excited to announce I will begin working at as a Chiropractor beginning October 12, 2021! Booking now for that week and beyond. Link in bio to schedule.

It will be such a gift to have access to state of the art tools for care. Class IV LASER and Pneumatic BFR Cuffs are two of the therapies I’m most excited for. I’ll frequently use these in combination with physical rebab, Graston, myofascial release and Chiropractic adjustments.

I am pumped! Hope to see some of you there.

Also, as this page is mostly irrelevant since I am not longer an LMT I invite you to follow me on Instagram where I’ll be sharing much more in the future at .daviddc

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07/25/2019

Greetings! This page has served as a communication place for the people who have remained in my professional world during my transition from LMT to Chiropractic Intern. I want to take a minute to say thank you for sticking with me through my limited availability with massage, but I also want to invite you to see me at the clinic if you so choose or have the need. Contact me if this interests you. I'm there Monday through Friday. Over the last 6 plus months, I've been in two separate internships. One is with UWS at the campus health center (CHC) in order to complete my Doctorate and the other is with UWS at various sports events and local high schools in pursuit of a Master's degree in Sports Medicine. I have come to the point in my clinical education where I feel comfortable seeing patients in the role of chiropractic intern and providing care which is overseen by a practicing and licensed clinician. It has been a challenging journey, but I feel as though I am getting my feet under me and am really providing some valuable care beyond that which I can provide as an LMT. If nothing else, this is an update for those watching my journey. Again, thank you to all who watch and support me. I literally wouldn't be here without you.

If you're not sure what Chiropractors do then read on.

What do Chiropractors do? It often surprises people to hear we specialize in the neuromusculoskeletal system as a whole and not just the spine. We take a very holistic approach. We use advanced knowledge of:
-Human anatomy
-Functional movement and compensation patterns ie Biomechanics
-Pathology
-Neurology
-Radiology
-Much more...

Knowledge in these areas is used to identify the most accurate cause of neuromusculoskeletal discomfort.

Treatments will include:
-Chiropractic mobilization or adjustments are used to improve range of motion in a segment or globally
-Soft tissue mobilization (including various modalities of massage/physiotherapy like cupping and instrument-assisted massage) is used to improve muscle tightness and soreness or encourage muscle activation
-Physiotherapy modalities such as ultrasound and low-level-light-therapy (lasers) are used to decrease pain or improve healing for connective tissues
-Behavioral modifications are made to alter movements and activities to reduce recovery time and aid in transitioning through periods of discomfort to function
-Rehabilitative exercises are recommended to build strength, educate muscles, and develop more efficient muscle coordination.

What do we treat? So much. If it has to do with a muscle, joint, tendon, ligament, or difficulty with rehabilitation we can assess it. There are always times when we refer to more suitable providers and will do so when that is needed. A few examples of what we treat are:
-Poor posture leading to shoulder and neck pain
-Low back pain
-Extremity injuries or dysfunction (Feet, knees, shoulders, etc)
-Sports injuries
-Work or Vehicle-related injuries
-This is a very long list. Chances are we can help or point you in a helpful direction.

I'm very proud of how much I have learned and am working tirelessly to provide the same quality of care I always have using countless new tools at my disposal. I hope to see you soon in either office, but more importantly, I hope you are well enough not to need my services.

Much love, and be well as always.

06/24/2019

06/18/2019

Update Spring 2019: I am still doing massage on Saturdays. My schedule should remain the same throughout the rest of the program. My graduation date is in December. I will still be practicing some after that, but the timeline is a little hazy after that. If I haven't seen you in a while I would love to see you before I stop doing massage. Come in and feel better. For any of you who see this, be well.

01/03/2019

Greetings! This term at UWS, I enter the clinic as a Chiropractic intern, and I also begin my practicum in the sports medicine program. Finally! Why does this matter? Well, it may mean I have less time to practice, but only slightly. I see 4-6 people each week and it may mean I cut it to just 4 people some weeks. There will be a few weekends where I am gone entirely due to the demands of the master's program weekend labs (Jan 26/27 is one). I fully intend to practice massage up to the point where I transition into Chiropractic work.

I still plan to do some soft tissue work after the transition, but will be focusing more on purely therapeutic work and less on relaxation. I intend to carry forward my current therapeutic soft tissue modalities such as myofascial release, neuromuscular and muscle energy techniques, and cupping, along with some new modalities such as instrument-assisted soft tissue massage. I also have been dabbling in kinesio-tape lately with some success.

This year will be my last as a Licensed Massage Therapist. 10 years is a good place to rest these tired gloves. I know I'll be using them going forward, but hopefully not 7 hours of soft tissue in a single day anymore. I wish you a prosperous and healthy 2019 and I hope to see you sometime soon!

07/07/2018

For those of you on the waitlist, the next few weeks appear to have openings. People are on vacation I guess. Get in touch with me for Saturday early morning or late afternoon appointments in July.

~Be Well

03/28/2018

Here’s an article I wrote as a guest on my friend’s blog over at Evolution Healthcare and Fitness, Brad Farra, DC. If you drink coffee it’s worth a look. My friend Willie Valdes provided the original Artwork. Thanks Will, and thanks for the opportunity Brad.

Coffee, Caffe, Kahve, Kafe No matter how you say it, coffee is everywhere. Portland, Oregon, is the third most caffeinated city in the U.S. with about 737 coffee shops(1). This is likely because coffee is the nectar of the gods (well it’s true). Even though that statement is NOT science, there is ...

01/26/2018

Greetings. For a year now I've been taking classes and studying science at the University of Western States with the hopes to become a Chiropractor. In that time, I've acquired enough credits to be eligible for my Bachelor's Degree, maintained a very limited practice, and somehow my wife and I have managed to welcome our beautiful daughter into the world. Throughout the year I've limited my practice to see 16 people a month. At the beginning of the year, I decided to expand my practice to see a few more people a month. I am still usually booked, but I do have a few spaces here and there since making this change. I am just posting this in case there are people out there who had the impression I was done practicing massage for good. I have one appointment left in February and a few in March. I am booking into May and June if the timing doesn't suit you. I practice on Saturday from 9am into the afternoon. I book the early appointments from 9-2 first. If they fill I book the afternoon. Feel free to contact me on here. I typically respond within 24 hours. I look forward to reconnecting with people. I hope you have all been well.

10/14/2016

Change of Practice Notification: I was accepted into the Chiropractic program at Western States University and begin in January. Get in to see me while you can. Just a friendly reminder to all who have gift cards. They expire in the middle of December and I have limited availability until then. Be Well~

12/15/2015

Hello Friends! It is that time of year again. Buy 2 Massages get 1 free. The 3 for 2 Special. These will expire when I begin School next fall, but you still have 9 months to use them. Such a deal. I have done this the last several years. They make affordable gifts for people you really care about.

How it works. I just need an email to send an electronic invoice, and an address to send the Gift Cards to when I receive payment through Square online. Happy Holidays. May you be healthy and happy.

10/15/2015

I just want to say thank you to all of the people I get to work with. I consider it an honor to be part of one of your healthy choices. It is because of all the positive feedback I receive from you that I love what I do. Thank you.

06/15/2015

Start of Summer Self Care Weekend! One Hour Sessions this Friday and Saturday. My normal rate is $80 per hour, but to start off the summer right I'm offering massage this weekend only for $50 for one hour sessions! You really can't beat that. If you've been neglecting your health, this is a great opportunity to get some excellent work done by skilled hands. Various appointments available on Friday from 9am to 3:40pm, and Saturday from 9am to 1pm.

To Schedule contact me @
Email: dwhitlow3@gmail.com
or text: 541-941-6620
Phone Calls take a little longer for me to respond.

Be Well!

04/28/2015

Oh Hi. SO If you've seen me in my practice in the last year, and you work in a desk in a seated position, you may have heard me mention standing desks. Here is an example of one below.

Break up your life in to a pie chart. Let's say you sleep an average of 7 hours a night. Let's say you sit at a desk 40 hours a week. Those two activities take up half of your total life. If half of your life is horizontal and seated, you have a lot of catching up to do the other 79 hours.

Don't get me wrong, I don't know if this desk is best, but the idea of introducing more activity to your body's physical activity pie chart is a positive one.

~Be Well

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12/21/2014

A few days left to take advantage of a smokin' deal on Massage. Three one hour massages for the price of two. These can be for you or whoever! I have gift certificates ready I you need them. Feel free to send me a message if you're interested. This offer ends on Thursday. Happy holidays!

12/13/2014

Need a great holiday gift? Buy two massages get one free. Such a deal. Offer ends on 12/25. Happy holidays.

09/04/2014

I have a last minute opening tomorrow at 10:30am. $20 off my normal rate. Get it while the gettin' is good.