History
You're not just a spine. You're a person with a spine. During a visit with Bellingham Chiropractor Dr. Dana, patients receive both manual therapy and a spinal adjustment in order to ensure a quality adjustment that holds. We're doing everything we can to make sure that you get the best chiropractic experience Bellingham has to offer.
Brad and Dana chose to start a chiropractic clinic in Bellingham, WA due to the outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities.
Dana and Brad have two active and beautiful children Lucas and Brie. Dana chose to continue working after giving birth to her children because she loves how chiropractic care positively affects the lives of her patients. Dana and the children are hiking, biking and skiing enthusiasts with a passion for athletics and for nature.
In September of 2022, we lost our beloved Dr. Brad after a long-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. After time off to mourn his loss and celebrate his life, Dana returned to the practice that she and Brad built and continues to see patients today. We honor Brad’s legacy by continuing to provide quality care to the lovely members of our community.
Staff
Chiropractor
Dana Meyer Smith, D.C.
Dana was born in Frankfurt, Germany and raised in Austin, Minnesota. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1993 with a Bachelor's of Science. She then worked the following five years in Colorado and Washington. During this period she met and married Brad Smith. Dana chose to become a Doctor of Chiropractic after chiropractic care helped her recover from chronic back and stomach problems. Dana graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, MO in 2002. Dana specializes in care for pregnant women and children. Dana teaches classes on improving posture, body stretching, and strengthening for Brad & Dana Chiropractic as well as community groups in and around Whatcom County. Dana has successfully completed two marathons and several triathlons. She loves outdoor activities like snowshoeing, downhill and cross country skiing, and hiking.
Education
CLEVELAND CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
Doctor of Chiropractic, 2002
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - LA CROSSE
B.S. 1993
billing manager
Lisa Thomas
Lisa started working for Brad and Dana Chiropractic August 2016. Although she is new to this type of setting she has previous experience in banking. Lisa is originally from sunny southern California, but loves all the hiking, forests and lakes the PNW has to offer. As a former patient, now employee, she truly understands the type of care that is given here at Brad & Dana Chiropractic. Now a Idahoan, she loves learning the ins and outs of working remotely. She sees the behind the scenes work ethic that goes into this practice, which is why she enjoys working for Brad & Dana! When Lisa is not “in the office” she is spending time running and getting familiar with gorgeous Coeur d’Alene.
office manager
Kari McNay
Kari originally hails from Great Falls, Montana and is a recent graduate from Western Washington University. She’s currently focusing on building relationships, and getting more involved in the community. Kari loves getting out in nature, painting, and spending time with her cat. She’s passionate about the small businesses that strengthen and connect our community, and values working for a practice that embodies those ideals.
Massage therapist
Aleia Haslett
Aleia has been a patient of Brad & Dana since she moved to Bellingham in 2018. She has been on her own healing journey from a car accident that happened in 2015. The trauma she experienced led her to have the desire to help people through Massage Therapy, so she pursued it as a career and has so much compassion for her clients! Aleia believes that full healing from an injury needs to happen not only physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. Along with the exciting role of being a Massage Therapist, being an Auntie of five kiddos is another favorite thing in her life!
massage therapist
Renee Larsen
Renee has been practicing Massage Therapy for fifteen years, and has been working for Brad and Dana since 2011. A Whatcom County native, Renee enjoys driving through Chuckanut Dr., eating at all the great restaurants, and hiking all over the outdoors around town. Renee finds deep gratification from helping her clients recover from injury as well as alleviating stress from their busy lives. Renee specializes in deep tissue massage but is well trained in all forms of massage.
massage therapist
Josi Waldner
Josi is excited to start her new career in Massage therapy. Josi is a compassionate and caring person who has a true love for natural healing and finds great satisfaction in helping others. She loves exploring all the different places the beautiful pacific northwest has to offer. In her spare time Josi enjoys hiking, sightseeing, going for walks and spending time in nature. She also enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Spaetzle
Spaetzle is our furry customer service representative