Dr. Heisel
Dr. Heisel was born in Eugene, Oregon and has had an inspiring journey to become a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine. From being a very active child and young adult, to coaching swimming and waterpolo while personal training all ages of individuals, to a decade of work as a Physical Therapist Assistant, and finally returning to school at University of Western States to be able to help even more people as a Chiropractic Physician.
Dr. Heisel is dedicated to everyone he meets to assist with getting them moving in the direction of becoming the best them. When Dr. Heisel is not helping others, he is enjoying life with his spouse and dog, out on the water, in the forest, or in the gym.
Having an extensive education in and experience with manual therapy and exercise/fitness after obtaining his doctorate Dr. Heisel thought that marrying all of his various expertise holistically would be a great benefit to all patients.
Education:
BS in Exercise Sport Science from Oregon State University
AAS and licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant from Mt. Hood Community College
MBA from Concordia University
Doctor of Chiropractic from University of Western States
Dr. Garrett McCarter (Dr. G) is passionate about helping people move and function better, all starting in 2014 when he began coaching CrossFit classes. His interest in improving form and function with athletes eventually led to his desire to become a practitioner, with a mission to facilitate one-on-one collaboration with patients. Empowering them to take control of certain aspects of their own health and wellness. After completing his undergraduate and receiving his B.S in Biology with a focus in biomedical sciences from the University of Arizona, he attended the University of Western States Doctor of Chiropractic program and graduated in September 2022. Dr. G uses a multifaceted approach to caring for each of his patients that aims to improve functional ability and reduce the imbalances that may be contributing to their aches and pains. He draws on his experience as a fitness instructor to inspire patients to take an active role in their treatment plans, providing individualized and accessible tools they can implement into their daily lives to move as fully and freely as possible
Outside of the clinic you can find him exploring the Tucson valley and surrounding Sky Islands, riding the bike trails, rock climbing, hiking and paddleboarding with his dog (Anaba), spending time with his chickens (Donna, Dulce, Darby, aka- The Girls) and bunnies (Raz and Licorice), or enjoying a craft brew with friends at the best local coffee shops and breweries the city has to offer.
Dr. McCarter