Austen I.Y. Chan, Ph.D., D.C.

Dr. Austen I.Y. Chan

Dr. Austen Chan founded Back and Neck Pain Centers in Seattle, WA in 1985. He speaks fluent English and five different Chinese dialects, including Cantonese and Mandarin. Dr. Chan is not only a doctor of chiropractic, but he is also a Nuclear Radiation Physicist. In addition to holding a National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Certificate, he is also a certified radiographic supervisor and operator, as well as a state x-ray shielding design specialist. Dr. Chan is licensed in the states of Washington and California.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Physics from Oregon State University
• Masters of Science Physics from San Jose State University
• Ph.D. in Nuclear Radiation Physics from Brigham Young University
• Doctor of Chiropractics with honors from Palmer West Chiropractic College in San Jose, California

Dr. Chan has also completed post-graduate course work in orthopedics, biomechanics, biophysics, chiropractic techniques, radiology of the spine, and care of whiplash and spinal injuries.

Techniques:

• Trigger Point Meridian Therapy
• Diversified
• Thompson
• Logan Basic
• Sports/auto injuries rehabilitation

Memberships & Associations:

Dr. Chan has served on the Board of Trustees for the Palmer Chiropractic University System and on the Board of Directors of AEA Bank in Seattle, WA. With his background in physics, Dr. Chan has been a well-sought-after specialist in the area of auto accident mechanism of injuries and a qualified expert in on-the-job and auto injury cases. Dr. Chan also participates in a technical exchange program with a hospital in the People's Republic of China and serves as a technical x-ray consultant for the Hong Kong Chiropractic Association.