Dr. Josh Johnson
Doctor of Chiropractic · Cert. MDT
Working with individuals of all backgrounds and activity levels to overcome pain and movement challenges through personalized care tailored to their goals, empowering them to return to the activities that matter most to them.
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Who I love working with
People I help most
Lifters and Strength Athletes
Endurance Athletes
Office workers
Weekend Warriors
People with Chronic Issues
People with Hypermobility
Older Adults Looking to Stay Active
Skilled Trades Professionals
Communication style
How I tend to communicate
How I explain problems
Teaching style
Hands-On Guidance through Movement
Walking through positions and exercises in person so the right movement is felt, not just described.
Exercise Plans/Videos for Home Reference
Take-home plans/video resources so patients can confidently repeat what we worked on between visits and have more control over their care.
Anatomy Models and Visual References
Using physical models to make anatomy and mechanics concrete, to show exactly what's going on
Analogies that Simplify the Complex
Breaking down complex ideas into clear, relatable concepts that are easy to understand and remember.
How I motivate patients
Keeping you engaged in recovery
Reframing setbacks as information
Treatment isn't linear. Flare-ups tell us what is and isn't productive, and we adjust from there.
Consistency over intensity
Doing the exercises regularly is what produces results. Habits at home matter more than any single visit.
Goals that matter to you
Recovery isn't just about reducing pain. It's about getting back to the activities, hobbies, and responsibilities that are important to your life.
Progressive loading you can track
Building capacity gradually so activity stops outpacing what the body is prepared to handle.
Experiences I draw from
Experiences I draw from as a doctor
Personal & Lived Experience
Long-term strength training and lifting background
Endurance training experience including marathon training
Growing up in a health-oriented chiropractic family
Personal experience with training injuries
Clinical Skills & Systems
Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT)
Primary clinical framework for assessment and classification of spine and extremity conditions.
Strength and conditioning with a weightlifting focus
Programming rooted in progressive loading and building durable capacity, not just symptom management.
Manual therapy
Spinal manipulation and mobilization (HVLA, LVLA, traction), plus soft tissue work including pin-and-stretch, trigger point therapy, and isometric stretching.
Pain science and movement optimism
Helping patients understand that pain is a response to load, not necessarily a sign of damage.
Formal Education & Clinical Training
Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic
Foundational training in musculoskeletal diagnosis and conservative spine and extremity care from a leading chiropractic institution.
Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT), McKenzie Institute International
Advanced classification-based clinical system for assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions; held by fewer than 2% of chiropractors.
Veterans Affairs clinical experience, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Experience managing complex, chronic, and multifactorial pain presentations within an integrated healthcare system.
Outside the clinic
When I'm not seeing patients
Lifting and Running
Reading
Beach and travel
Alternative Rock and Pop Punk