Dr. Beverly Harger is a chiropractic radiologist with more than 26 years of clinical experience. In 1992, she completed her radiology residency at University of Western States (formerly WSCC) and attained her diplomate status from the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology (ACBR). Her influential mentors were Dr. Appa Anderson (the first chiropractic radiologist and who started the radiology resident program at UWS – formerly WSCC) and Dr. Cynthia Peterson, Harger’s residency director.

She is the director of the MS in diagnostic imaging (MS-DI) as well as the clinical radiologist for the University of Western States. She believes that the radiologist is an integral part of the patient’s healthcare team and, therefore, should have direct communication with the doctor. In addition to her role as radiologist, she enjoys teaching post-graduate courses on imaging. As director of the residency in diagnostic imaging she is directly involved in training the next generation of chiropractic radiologists. When she is not in the proverbial dark room of the radiologist, she enjoys most outdoor activities except weeding.

Dr. Amanda Armington is a chiropractic physician at the University of Western States (UWS) Campus Health Center. She enjoys overseeing patient care, integrating her love of chiropractic practice with teaching and mentoring interns. Her chiropractic interests include prenatal care, family practice and nutrition. She is currently a student in the UWS human nutrition and functional medicine master’s program. She also enjoys being very active in the UWS campus community. She serves on several committees as a faculty mentor and student club advisor, as well as a facilitator in the mind body medicine elective. Dr. Armington earned her doctor of chiropractic degree from UWS (WSCC) in 2006.

Outside of work, Dr. Armington spends time with her husband and two kids, exploring and enjoying the many perks of being an Oregonian, rain or shine! She also loves to cook, bake and try new restaurants in the Portland area.

Dr. Jaci Bergstrom is a chiropractic physician at the University of Western States Health Center. Dr. Bergstrom started at the clinic in 2018. She decided to shift her focus from private practice to the instructional side of chiropractic. Dr. Bergstrom feels this has been a great transition that has allowed her to incorporate her passion for chiropractic into the lives of the students as they pursue their dreams of providing care to their future patients.

Dr. Bergstrom graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minn. in 2001. From there she has worked as an associate for much of her career. She was also owner of a practice in Fargo, ND for five years prior to moving to the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Bergstrom received her Master of Arts in Management from St. Scholastica University in Duluth, Minn. in 2004. Throughout the course of practice, Dr. Bergstrom has truly enjoyed providing patient care and education on chiropractic, exercise, posture awareness and healthy habits.

In her free time, Dr. Bergstrom enjoy spending time with her husband and three-year-old son. She also tries to spend time being outdoors, exercising, cooking and traveling.

Dr. Lorraine Ginter received her Bachelor of Science in biology from University of California, East Bay in 1996. She attended the Holistic Health Institute in San Francisco and graduated with a holistic health educator and practitioner certificate in 1979, and graduated from University of Western States (UWS) in 1989 with a doctor of chiropractic degree. Dr. Ginter is board eligible for a diplomate in internal medicine. She also has additional training in Graston technique, kinseiotaping, enzyme therapy and primary care practice. She has been engaged in clinical teaching at UWS since 1991. Prior to becoming a licensed chiropractic physician, Dr. Ginter was a massage practitioner for 10 years in a chiropractic office, which motivated her to get more schooling so she could increase her skill set and provide care for more patients.

Dr. Ginter has a particular interest in treating the whole person, which means evaluating and addressing the patient’s primary concern, as well as taking a holistic approach by evaluating for and minimizing risk factors for illness and encouraging optimal health through nutritional and lifestyle support. She treats patients of all ages who present with most any condition, but specializes in chronic pain and palliative care.

Dr. Ginter maintains balance in her own life by engaging in activities with family and friends. She particularly enjoys interests that bring her closer to nature, which include gardening, bird watching and creating fiber art pieces through quilting and applique (check out her wool labyrinths in the UWS library)! She also maintains an active meditation and walking practice.

Dr. Craig Kawaoka is an attending physician at the University of Western States Health Center. Dr. Kawaoka earned his doctor of chiropractic (DC) degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences and has been a clinician and clinical educator for more than 20 years. He earned his Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physician and Master of Education from Concordia University – Portland. Dr. Kawaoka’s clinical specialties include sports injuries, performance, active care and general practice. He has been a director of sports programs, medical director and team doctor as well as medical staff for various organizations and events in amateur and professional athletics. Dr. Kawaoka has done preclinical, clinical and post-graduate instruction, centering on sports medicine.

Dr. Kawaoka chose the chiropractic profession due to the positive care he received as an athlete and enjoys helping those with neuro-musculoskeletal issues and providing medical advice. Outside of work, he enjoys water-related activities, hiking, working out, traveling and taking advantage of the many eateries, breweries and distilleries in Portland.

Dr. Melinda Novak is a chiropractic musculoskeletal sonographer at the University of Western States (UWS). She completed her diagnostic imaging residency at UWS and is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology. During her radiology residency, Dr. Novak completed a Master of Science degree in diagnostic imaging with her thesis research on the topic of diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound. Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound is of particular interest to her and has completed extensive training in performing and interpreting these imaging studies. Dr. Novak has achieved advanced certification in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound (RMSK) and is one of only a few providers in the Portland area to offer these services.

When not teaching or interpreting X-rays and ultrasounds, Dr. Novak loves to be in the kitchen whipping up a batch of bagels or pretzels, out on the water kayaking/sailing/paddle boarding or spending time with her wife and golden retriever puppy, Roxy.

Dr. Ryan Ondick began chiropractic practice in 2002 and has worked as a chiropractic physician in the University of Western States (UWS) clinic system since 2005. He started school at UWS in 1998 without ever being adjusted and fellow clinician, Dr. Ginter, was the first person to ever adjust him. He mentors and supervises 3rd and 4th year interns as they develop their clinical skills. Dr. Ondick also assists students as a sports medicine and outreach supervisor which involves overseeing the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients throughout the greater Portland metro area. In 2007, Dr. Ondick obtained his Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) certification from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. While he considers himself a jack of all trades, rehabilitation is one of Dr. Ondick’s passions as it helps empowers people to have control over their own pain, aid in their rate of recovery and possible reduce reinjury. He currently serves as the faculty advisor for the UWS rehabilitation club.

Dr. Ondick is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys archery, lacrosse, running and the diverse beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Dr. Kathryn Ross is a chiropractic physician at the University of Western States Health Center. She graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in 2009 after receiving her bachelor’s degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in Minn. Like many who land in the Pacific Northwest, she stayed and practiced in an integrative health clinic with naturopathic physicians, acupuncturists and massage therapists in NE Portland until she started working at UWS in 2016. Her employment as a chiropractic physician combines mentoring and training interns with her love of helping patients achieve a healthier, pain-free lifestyle. Her chiropractic interests include prenatal, post-partum and pediatric care, as well as sports injuries and rehabilitation.

As a former competitive gymnast and figure skater, Dr. Ross also continues to be involved in a local gymnastics club, coaching and organizing strength and conditioning programs for the athletes. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest and spending time on the water wakeboarding, skiing or paddleboarding with her husband and two children.