meet the team
Chiropractor
Keith Morehouse D.C., C.C.E.P., D.A.C.B.S.P.
Dr. Keith has a passion and talent for extremity adjusting and is well known throughout the Spokane WA area for this certification.
By combining the very best hands-on adjustment techniques for the spine, neck, and extremities; the Graston Technique for mobilizing scar tissue; and providing the newest and best natural vitamins and mineral supplements on the market today, Dr. Keith is able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health. He is very excited to be Spokane's first Board Certified Sports Diplomate, going above an beyond his previous sports certification to bring Olympic qualified care to the members of our community for all levels of athletics.
Growing up in the Spokane Valley, he knew he would return to the Pacific Northwest to raise his family. Dr. Keith and his wife Darlene returned to Spokane WA after graduation and started practicing on the South Hill in April of 1998. They have been married for 23 years and have 3 beautiful, "well adjusted" children! Dr. Keith enjoys spending his spare time restoring one of Spokane's great historic homes, woodworking, and coaching, playing, and watching basketball and baseball!
Techniques:
- Motion Palpation - Diversified - Sacral Occipital Technique
- Drop Table - Flexion Distraction - Muscle Energy Technique
- Graston
- Specialized Extremity Adjusting (Shoulder/Arm/Hands, Hip/Knee/Feet)
- Custom Orthotics
- Stabilization Taping
Education:
- Northwest Nazarene College, Bachelors of Science, Biology
- University of Western States, Doctor of Chiropractic, 1998
Certifications:
- Certified Chiropractic Extremities Practitioner, 2000
- Certified Graston Technique Practitioner, 2004
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician 2009
- Certified Kinesio Tape Provider
- Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians 2013
Licensure:
- Washington State Chiropractic License since 1998
- Idaho State Chiropractic License since 1998
Memberships & Associations:
Chiropractor
Dr. Taylor Mortlock D.C.
A native of the Spokane area, Dr. Taylor returned after his schooling to share his passion for chiropractic care with our community, and to raise his family. You will find many kids coming in and out of his room as he educates and treats many young families like his own.
Dr. Taylor and his wife Sarah have three beautiful boys and he calls the South Hill home. Outside of work he enjoys many different sports, either playing or observing. He also enjoys spending time with his family and church activities.
Techniques:
- Palmer Gonstead
- Thompson Drop
- Toggle Recoil
- Diversified
- Custom Orthotics
- Activator
Education:
- University of Washington, Bachelors of Science in Biology with emphasis in Physiology
- Palmer College of Chiropractic, Doctor of Chiropractic, 2011
Licensure:
- Washington State Chiropractic License since 2011
Memberships & Associations:
- Washington State Chiropractic Association
Chiropractor
Dr. Joe Dreger D.C.
A Pacific Northwest native, Dr. Joe grew up on a farm in the small town of Wilbur, west of Spokane. Dr. Joe attended Washington State University and had a successful career in commercial insurance in the Seattle area for many years.
Craving a rewarding career change, and experiencing the benefits of chiropractic himself, Dr. Joe decided to become a Doctor of Chiropractic! AHA welcomed Dr. Dreger in 2016 where he enjoys working with families and people of all ages.
Dr. Joe and his wife Natalie are excited to be back in the Spokane area where he is fulfilling his dream and passion for helping people improve their health and wellness conservatively, through chiropractic and proper nutrition. They enjoy spending time with family and friends as well as participating in many types of outdoor activities.
Techniques:
- Sacral Occipital Technique
- Thompson Drop
- Extremity Adjusting
- Webster Technique
- Diversified
- Motion Palpation
- Custom Orthotics
- Activator
Education:
- Washington State University, Pullman, WA Bachelor of Arts, Business and Psychology
- Life Chiropractic West, Doctor of Chiropractic, 2016
Certifications:
- Certified ICPA Webster Technique
Licensure:
- Washington State Chiropractic License since 2016
- Idaho State Chiropractic License since 2016
Memberships & Associations:
- Washington State Chiropractic Association
- California State Chiropractic Association
Chiropractor
Dr. Paul Ramos D.C., C.C.E.P.
Dr. Paul earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. After graduation Dr. Paul spent a year working as an associate doctor at a successful practice in Moses Lake, Washington before starting his own practice in Liberty Lake, Washington where he practiced for 6 years.
Dr. Paul then decided to join the team here at AHA in 2019 to better serve his patients and to be closer to his home, family and church community on the South Hill.
He and his wife Natalie have two daughters, Zoey and Lizzie. They enjoy spending time together riding bikes, being active, laughing, and enjoying life in general. Dr. Paul is very active in his church and serving the community. He enjoys playing the guitar, singing, barbecuing, golfing, softball, disc golf, and most sports. Dr. Paul prides himself in not being a salesman, but doing everything he can to help his patients relax, enjoy life, get better faster and stay better longer.
Techniques:
- Palmer Package
- Gonstead
- Extremity adjusting
- Diversified
- Thompson Drop
- Motion palpation
- NIMMO-Receptor-Tonus Trigger Point
- Flexion Distraction
- Toggle Recoil
Education:
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 2012
- Bachelor of Science, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 2012
Licensure:
- Washington State Chiropractic License since 2012
Certifications:
- Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, 2013
Memberships & Associations:
Licensed Massage Therapist
Charlie Wichser, L.M.P.
Charlie joined AHA in 2007 as a combo massage therapist and tableside chiropratic assistant! When his daughter was born, he transitioned to a massage only schedule. He graduated from Ashmead School of Massage in Seattle, WA in 2006.
He specializes in trigger point, cupping, deep tissue, and is certified in Myokin Level 1 and Level 2 treatments.
Charlie has a wife and daughter and a small urban farm to keep him busy outside of work! Some refer to him as Wichser the Fixer (it rhymes).
Licensed Massage Therapist
Marisa Pendergrass, L.M.P.
Marisa joined AHA in December of 2010 as a chiropractic assistant and massage therapist. Prior to her start at AHA she had 3.5 years working as a massage therapist at another chiropractic clinic and 1.5 years at an organic spa.
She graduated from Inland Massage Institute in 2006 and has a BS in Community Health from Eastern Washington University. Marisa has over 130 hours of continuing education and an Intraoral certification. As a therapist she gets loves working on the upper body, neck, arm, and extremities. Her treatment specialties include trigger point, Swedish, pregnancy, deep tissue, myofascial release, Intraoral, and aromatherapy/essential oils. Marisa is native to Spokane WA and has a husband, a daughter (and another on the way), and 3 cats. She enjoys vegetable gardening, cooking, reading, and road trips on the motorcycle. Helping others live healthier, happier, pain-free lives excites her the most!
Licensed Massage Therapist
Sarah Dixen, L.M.P.
Sarah joined AHA in March of 2019, bringing many years of experience working alongside chiropractors on the west side of the state! Sarah works part time and spends the rest of her days chasing 4 beautiful children and spending quality time with her husband.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Chrissy Hoeksema, L.M.T.
Chrissy started at AHA in February of 2022 as a Tableside Chiropractic Assistant while she was attending massage school down the street! That September she joined the ranks of the AHA massage therapists as soon as her license was obtained! She spends half her day assisting and the other half massaging now.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Melissa Fischer, L.M.P.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Applied Health Associates
1303 S Grand Blvd
Spokane, WA 99202