Jason Hodges, DC
Chiropractor | founder
Dr. Jason Hodges received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, CA, where he graduated with honors as the valedictorian of his class. He has completed post graduate and professional training in corrective exercise therapy (CES NASM), fascial movement taping (RockTape), Active Release Technique (ART), Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT), Graston (IASTM), Functional Movement Screens (FMS / SFMA), Foundation Training, functional blood chemistry, and Functional Medicine. He is always striving to improve his efficiency, effectiveness, and relevance as a healthcare practitioner through deliberate practice, exposure to new techniques, educational seminars, and staying up-to-date on health and wellness research.
Jason grew up near the Tahoe National Forest and naturally he fell in love with the outdoors. He is an avid snowboarder, surfer, and backcountry enthusiast. Playing the guitar is his primary source of meditation.
Ryan Hansen, DC, MS
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Ryan Hansen received his Doctorate of Chiropractic and his Master’s of Sports Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. Prior, Ryan attended Western Oregon University where he played college baseball and ran collegiate track and field while focusing on human biomechanics through his Exercise Science degree. Ryan’s post graduate educational focus has been on corrective exercise therapy and soft tissue manipulation. With his background in sports, and also having a holistic outlook on healthcare, he finds treating the whole patient, and not just the presenting symptoms, is what allows long-lasting effects to happen. He is very passionate about education and enjoys putting together community talks to help encourage an overall healthy lifestyle.
Ryan, being a PNW native, is an avid outdoors-man, enjoying activities ranging from skiing, trail running, climbing mountains, and local triathlons. He finds getting out into nature on the weekends helps him recharge.
Adam Axmear, DC
chiropractor
Dr. Adam Axmear graduated with honors (Cum Laude) from Cleveland University in Kansas City in 2019, earning a degree in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Originally from Iowa, Adam relocated to Kansas City in 2004 to pursue his passion for athletics and fitness. Over the years, he has dedicated himself to the CrossFit community, serving as a coach and an Olympic Weightlifting trainer, nurturing the development of numerous athletes.
Driven by a profound commitment to promoting holistic well-being, Adam has transformed his lifelong dedication to fitness, health, and wellness into a vocation aimed at enabling every individual to achieve a life free of physical constraints. He is deeply involved in educating and advocating for his patients, empowering them to lead active, fulfilling lives through personalized wellness programs tailored to their specific needs.
In the pursuit of a comprehensive approach to wellness, Adam consistently integrates the latest research and methodologies into his practice, ensuring that his clients receive the most advanced and effective treatment available.
During his leisure time, Adam can often be found hiking, cycling and running through the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, he enjoys the diverse culinary offerings of Seattle, taking pleasure in the abundant and eclectic restaurant scene the city has to offer. Having resided in the Pacific Northwest for nearly two years, he has integrated seamlessly into the vibrant local fitness and wellness community, where he continues to contribute his expertise and enthusiasm to the well-being of the region.
Daniel Braff, DC
chiropractor
Dr. Daniel Braff completed his Doctorate of Chiropractic at National University of Health Sciences in Tampa, Florida.
Through his time in school and in the clinic, Daniel has adopted an approach that utilizes spinal/extremity manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, rehabilitation exercises, and patient education. Daniel believes that empowering the patient, goal setting, and truly listening to the patient's story are key aspects of high-quality care, and he emphasizes these on every visit.
Daniel has taken quite a liking to the PNW over the last three years - in his spare time you can catch him hiking, backpacking, and skiing across all the wonderful landscapes this area has to offer.
Clint Maschhoff
rehAB SPECIALIST
Before joining the Elevate team, Clint worked for 4 years at a private gym/rehab facility in St. Louis, Missouri, where many of his clients had complaints of low back, knee, or shoulder pain from previous injuries. Clint’s primary focus was rehabilitative and corrective exercise, eventually moving clients toward a strength training program. Clint is certified through NASM, and holds additional certifications in Functional Movement Systems (FMS), Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC), Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), and Functional Range Assessment (FRA).
Clint grew up on a farm in Illinois just outside of St. Louis. He enjoys staying active whether it be hiking, playing sports, or trying new activities that the Seattle area has to offer.
Katie Jenkins
operations manager
Katie is our patient advocate and she is here to help you with your insurance and scheduling needs.
Katie is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University and spent eight years as an elementary and middle school English teacher. She transitioned to working in the healthcare industry in 2015, and while she misses working with children, she loves being a part of the the healing process. She is incredibly organized and delightful to work with. She is passionate about making your experience at Elevate Chiropractic and Rehab a great one.
When not helping patients, Katie loves to do yoga, hike, camp, and most of all prepare new and exciting vegetarian meals.
