Dr. Timothy A. Hirst, D.C. graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences. There are only 3 of the 18 Chiropractic Colleges in the United States that bare the distinction of “University of Health Sciences” which defines it as an evidence based program rather than being a majority of philosophy based education as other schools offer.The other two recognized universities are North Western University of Health Sciences and National University of Health Sciences. These three universities are viewed by many practicing Chiropractic physicians as “the medical schools” of Chiropractic schooling. These universities offer an extremely high level of education in hopes of molding the Chiropractic Physician of tomorrow. They are fully accredited by regional accreditation associations recognized by the United States government, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges for SCUHS, and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools for NUHS respectively.
Dr. Hirst opened AZ Chiropractic in June of 2008. He completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University and earned his Doctorate Degree at the University of Southern California Health Sciences. After graduate school, Dr. Hirst worked at chiropractic clinics in Queen Creek and Chandler.
With his educated backgroud, Dr. Hirst is trained in treating and working with a variety of conditions. He loves the fact that work changes everyday, and enjoys the challenge of seeing different conditions.
Dr. Hirst was raised in a farming community in Idaho. When he was 15, Dr. Hirst was injured in an ATV accident and suffered from severe back pain. After several visits to his family’s chiropractor, his pain was completely gone. This experience directed him to a life long interest in health care. When he was young he always wanted to be a Veterinarian, because of his love for animals, but after his accident, he quickly changed his course of action. He learned he could help people be completely rehabilitated. “Although I would have enjoyed working with animals, I love being a Chiropractor. I get to help people every day. To see patients get results and have a healthier way of life is the the best job in the world.”
Dr. Hirst and his family moved to Arizona in 2005. Some of his hobbies include mechanics, gardening, and camping. But mostly, he enjoys spending time with his family.
Certifications:
- Physiotherapy
- Graston Technique
Dr. Seth Towner grew up in Durham, CA. From a young age he was always competing in all different sports. When he was in high school, he suffered a high ankle sprain in football; an injury that usually sidelines somebody for three weeks. It was this injury that introduced him to Chiropractic. Durham’s Chiropractor was also the team doctor, and after a week of treatments to the ankle, Dr. Towner was able to play the following game.
Upon completion of his Chiropractic schooling at Palmer West in San Jose, CA, Dr. Towner with his wife and son moved to Arizona. He began working for AZ Chiropractic in the Fall of 2010. He now uses his knowledge of how the body works as an athletic unit to help his patients achieve their goals.
Dr. Chris Miller is a second generation Doctor of chiropractic who became aquainted with the far reaching benefits of Chiropractic first after watching his fater recover from three incapacitating failed back surgeries and then personally after experiencing disabling injuries from a 70 mph motor vehicle accident.
Under his father’s care, Dr. Miller made a near full recovery and was inspired to return to college with a passion to learn how to help as many families as possible with traumatic injuries and many other conditions. After graduating with honors from Cleveland Chiropractic College-LA/Cleveland University of Los Angeles, Dr. Miller continued his postgraduate studies with the Spine and Research Institute of San Diego during which time he established a practice in Northern California with a specialty in personal injury, which is still in operation today.
Dr. Miller became well-versed in spinal trauma and has been retained as an expert in several litigated court trials. After 20 years in practice, in 2008, Dr. Miller was voted Best Chiropractor of the North State. Dr. Miller holds current licenses in Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona with certification in physiotherapy. Dr. Miller enjoys spending time with his wife and 8 children. His hobbies include Martial Arts training in Kenpo where he has earned a brown belt and he also enjoys auto racing and has previously been awarded first place in the fastest street car shootout as part of Team Whiplash.
Dr. Miller and his family moved to Arizona in 2009 and joined AZ Chiropractic in the Fall of 2010. He loves the family feel that the office brings and he continues to love the variety of cases he sees daily.
Jenny Anderson came to work for AZ Chiropractic in March of 2009. She started as the Receptionist and moved to our Billing Specialist position in the Fall of 2010. She enjoys being a wife and mother. In her free time she likes to sing and paint.
Alma Sartori has been a Massage Therapist since 2004. She moved from her small home town after graduation, and soon found the Arizona School of Massage Th erapy. Alma fell in love with massage and the miracles she has seen come from it. She even married a Massage Therapist! She has moved around the Desert and the Northwest, but she and her husband settled down in Gilbert. She has happily been massaging at AZ Chiropractic since February 2010. In her spare time she enjoys reading and playing video games.
Christine DeVaney started with AZ Chiropractic in June of 2010. She is a graduate of Arizona School of Massage Therapy. She took an interest in massage when friends and family came to her with migraines and she was able to relieve them. Outside of work, Christine loves to spend time with her two beautiful children. She loves to spend time outdoors hiking and has a passion for traveling.
Jennifer Murray stared working with our office in August of 2010. She is one of our Massage Therapists. She has been an LMT for eight years. She is a proud mother of two crazy boys. She enjoys camping, trav eling, singing, and painting. She hopes to one day own a harp.
Michelle Levering joined the team at AZ Chiropractic in November of 2010. She is our front desk receptionist. Michelle is pursuing her degree in Psychology at Arizona State University. During her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, and anything adventurous.
Melanie Batty joined our staff in February of 2011. She is our Chiropractic Assistant and helps teach each patient therapies, following an individual treatment plan assigned by the Doctor. Melanie as been a licensed massage therapist for three years and has been in the Chiropractic an Physical Therapy field for six years. She has always loved the health care field. She enjoys spending time with her family. She loves cooking for family and friends and enjoys many recreational activities in her spare time.
Korttney Phillips began working for AZ Chiropractic in February of 2011. She graduated from Massage Therapy at East Valley Institute of Technology in May 2011. Previous to her graduation, she spent some hours interning with our office and loved it enough to continue working with us. She is also a recent graduate from Perry High School. She enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with friends and family.
