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  • Dr. Megan DeJana, DC

    Dr. Megan DeJana was born and raised in Kalispell, Montana. She continues to claim that you can take the girl out of Montana but not the Montana out of the girl. Dr. Megan started her migration west to attend Boise State University. She studied and graduated with a bachelors of science in Human Kinesiology. Dr. Megan had the privilege of interning at the prestigious Idaho Sports Medicine Institute where she discovered that she did not want to pursue a career as an orthopedic surgeon but that she had a love for manual medicine and caring for patients. Chiropractic found her during this time, and after a visit to the campus of Western States Chiropractic College (currently University of Western States) Dr. Megan had found her calling.

    Dr. Megan graduated Valedictorian of her class in December, 2005. After the birth of her first child, she discovered a deep passion for caring for pre/post-natal mothers and pediatrics. She started her Diplomate program in Family Wellness through the ICPA, and she has enjoyed serving the Hillsboro community for the past eight years. Dr. Megan opened her practice, Active Wellness Chiropractic, in 2014 and looks forward to caring for the greater Portland, Beaverton and Hillsboro communities.

    In her spare time, Dr. Megan enjoys spending time with her husband Adam and their three beautiful children. She is blessed to be called mom by Mia (10), Elyn (8) and Grey (4). The Pacific Northwest is their playground and the family enjoys wakeboarding, skiing, and hiking together. Dr. Megan is an avid runner and enjoys running half marathons and hood to coast. The family lives a whole foods, Paleo lifestyle and believe that nutrition and exercise are essential to their Active Wellness.

    Dr. Megan DeJana was born and raised in Kalispell, Montana. She continues to claim that you can take the girl out of Montana but not the Montana out o...

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  • Dr. Amber Rowald, DC

    Dr. Amber was raised in Southern Illinois. Growing up in the rural Midwest, she spent most of her childhood enjoying the outdoors and living an active lifestyle. Dr. Amber attended the University of Illinois where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. After graduating, she spent a year working in a chiropractic clinic where she learned the valuable role of manual medicine in healing musculoskeletal injuries. She then moved from the Midwest to Portland to attend chiropractic school at the University of Western States where she graduated with her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2022.

    Throughout her clinical experience, Dr. Amber enjoyed treating patients of all types from office workers to the fitness enthusiast. Dr. Amber is excited to begin treating patients and help them continue living active lifestyles through chiropractic care, as well as incorporating rehabilitation exercises and soft tissue treatments. A typical treatment with Dr. Amber may utilize treatments such as cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, pin and stretch techniques, and a percussion massage tool.

    In her spare time, Dr. Amber enjoys tending to her many houseplants and staying active in weightlifting, cycling, and exploring the natural beauty of the PNW hiking with her three-legged dog, Quinn.

    Dr. Amber was raised in Southern Illinois. Growing up in the rural Midwest, she spent most of her childhood enjoying the outdoors and living an active...

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  • Dr. Evan Larkin, DC

    Dr. Evan is a board-certified chiropractic physician who was born and raised in northeast Ohio where he enjoyed spending time in nature and became involved in every sport that he could. He graduated from Baldwin Wallace College with a degree in Exercises Science and Pre-Physical Therapy while playing baseball. Upon graduation, he found success as a personal trainer and exercise physiologist that led to him becoming a rehabilitation specialist in a chiropractic office. This started his love for chiropractic and manual therapy. He moved to Oregon in 2019 to attend the University of Western States where he graduated magna cum laude with his Doctorate of Chiropractic. On top of chiropractic care, Dr. Evan may include a variety of different tools to aid in overall health.

    Including:
    • Rehabilitation exercises
    • Soft tissue manipulation/massage
    • Cupping
    • E-stim
    • Kinesiology tape

    When not in the office, Evan loves to stay active with hiking, weight lifting and long walks with his pup, Tyler. On the weekends, you can find him checking out some of the many outstanding local breweries and food trucks that this area has to offer. He is looking forward to seeing you and helping you stay strong, healthy and active.

    Dr. Evan is a board-certified chiropractic physician who was born and raised in northeast Ohio where he enjoyed spending time in nature and became inv...

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  • Bree, LMT

    Bree is a native Oregonian, born and raised in Portland. After healing from a terrible car accident in 1999, she moved to Bend and attended Central Oregon Community College where she received her LMT license in 2003. She has since practiced alongside Physical Therapists and Chiropractors. She specializes in Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, PNF Stretching, Myofascial Release, Swedish, Sports and MVA’s.

    “I became a Massage Therapist to help people get out of pain because I know first-hand how frustrating it is to feel it constantly.” -Bree Harper.

    Bree is looking forward to sharing health and wellness with you and your family at Active Wellness

    Bree is a native Oregonian, born and raised in Portland. After healing from a terrible car accident in 1999, she moved to Bend and attended Central Or...

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  • Marilynn, Office Manager

    Raised in Northern Nevada most of her life, Marilynn moved to the PNW in 2011 to attend Portland State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health – Community Health Education.

    Playing sports was a major role in her life growing up, where she quickly learned the importance of caring for your body. This is what helped guide her into the world of rehabilitation. It was then after having been in a car accident in 2017, that brought her into her first chiropractic treatment. After working at a rehab wellness center for a brief time, she joined Active Wellness Chiropractic in 2018.

    Not only is she the office manager and billing specialist, Marilynn is also a certified chiropractic assistant. She enjoys interacting with patients and helping them become familiar with their insurance benefits. When she is not at work, she enjoys working out, snuggling up at home with a good movie and meeting her friends for brunch.

    Raised in Northern Nevada most of her life, Marilynn moved to the PNW in 2011 to attend Portland State University where she graduated with a Bachelor ...

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  • Anahi, Front Desk

    Anahi, pronounced (Ah-Nah-E) was born and raised in Northern Nevada and moved to Portland in 2017 to attend college. She completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design during the Summer of 2021. She joined the Active Wellness Chiropractic team shortly after graduating. As our receptionist, Anahi is the first face you see when you walk in and will help you with all of your scheduling needs. She has enjoyed getting to know all of the patients and learning about chiropractic care! In her free time, she likes to watch movies, cook, and travel.

    Anahi, pronounced (Ah-Nah-E) was born and raised in Northern Nevada and moved to Portland in 2017 to attend college. She completed her Bachelor of Fin...

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