Meet Our Team
The Pure Life Chiropractic team consists of talented doctors, massage therapists, and office staff. Learn more about our team members below.
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Dr. Jenn Nyberg, Chiropractor
Starting Young My first visit to the chiropractor I was 6 years old and had no symptoms. My father was getting adjusted for his back pain and he brought my sister and I with him one Saturday. The chiropractor noticed that I had a slight limp while wandering around the office and recommended x-rays. The results showed mild scoliosis in my lower back. My chiropractor discussed how this could affect my performance in sports and my posture. Regular Care Throughout my childhood and adolescence I was adjusted regularly. It kept me strong for dance, gymnastics and eventually helped when I started playing full contact ice hockey. I was taught from a young age that even though there may not be pain present, subluxations may be interfering with the function of the nervous system. Fast Forward I followed the footsteps of the doctor who made such a difference in my life and attended chiropractic college in Portland, OR at Western States Chiropractic College and then ran my own practice for 8 years before taking a few years off to stay home with my kids. I am so excited to join the team at Pure Life Chiropractic and to share the gift that I experienced as a child growing up under care. I have extensive training in pediatric chiropractic and look forward to seeing all the moms, dads, and little ones (especially the babies!) in the office. Give our Eugene chiropractic office a call to schedule an appointment today! |
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Jessica Scofield, LMT
Jessica is trained in Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, and pregnancy massage. These techniques assist her to assess client’s soft tissue conditions, muscle strength, range of motion, joint quality and function. These assessments also help Jessica to provide the proper treatment needed for each client’s unique condition, injury, and all around wellness and maintenance. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys spending time babysitting her granddaughter, helping with home improvements, gardening and canning. Her all time favorite is getting out of town for the weekend at the coast with her family and friends whenever possible! Specialties:
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Janna Huhn, LMT
Janna has been doing bodywork for over 20 years. She practices a variety of techniques including Swedish, shiatsu, deep tissue, sports massage, and reflexology. She also has a Reiki Mastery Certification, as well as experience with chair massage, and pediatric massage. She takes her work seriously and likes to have fun! Additionally, Janna has a Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Oregon. When she is not at the office, she enjoys gardening, horseback riding, and volunteering at the local animal shelter. Janna is a very sporty character and enjoys softball, volleyball, scuba diving and has even jumped out of perfectly good airplanes! Specialties:
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Ashley Whitaker, LMT
Ashley is a recent graduate of the LCC massage program; however, her interest in massage has been a life-long, intuitive pursuit. Her health and well-being were compromised in 2009 as a result of a traumatic car accident, but massage was her saving grace. Therefore, she brings her full awareness to every session to assist each patient on their path to wellness. She prides herself on uniquely crafting every massage to meet each individual’s needs. Ashley is also well versed in at home, self-care techniques and is happy to share them with you! She is a compassionate listener and believes that every person deserves to feel good in their body. She is grateful for you taking the time to take care of yourself! Outside of work she loves meditating, practicing yoga, traveling and being in nature. Specialties:
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Andrea Armstrong, LMT
Andrea graduated from LCC's massage therapy program in 2015 and has a degree in anthropology from the University of Oregon. Her massage style combines classic Swedish strokes with myofascial stretching techniques. She is interested in how massage affects the entire body, especially the nervous system. Andrea's aim with every massage is to engage the parasympathetic nervous system (or "rest and digest" state), which primes the body for healing. To this end, she also likes to include aromatherapy in her sessions and allow the patient to choose an essential oil from her collection before the massage. Outside of work Andrea loves to hike, practice yoga, read and explore the Pacific Northwest with her son. Specialties:
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Winga Young, LMT
Winga Young is a board-certified massage therapist. She is a graduate of Sage School of Massage & Esthetics in Bend, Oregon where she lived for 16 years, and she is also a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP). Winga practiced Massage Therapy at Bend Whole Health for two years before moving to Eugene. There, she worked with a diverse clientele, including injured and rehab patients. Her intention comes from the belief in the power to self heal. As an experienced LMT, she helps her clientele find clarity and strength through a variety of modalities that include deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, pain/injury recovery, Swedish and reiki. Winga enjoys working with clients of all ages and is aware that compassionate-healing touch is an essential component for a joyful life. She also believes that since we are all unique in mind, body and spirit, that each session must be customized for the individual. In her spare time, Winga enjoys hiking and agate hunting in Florence with her Daughter Cally and their two dogs Prada & Patu. Specialties:
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Keira Elsis, LMT
Keira Elsis approaches each massage with the intent to balance the mind-body-spirit connection. She sees touch as an invaluable aspect to holistically living within harmony and health as well as an essential facet in helping to alleviate pain and contributing to the therapeutic recovery process of injured clients. Keira has an innately intuitive approach to life, and she brings this approach into each massage. She combines intuition with concrete technical knowledge and training of the human body she received in massage school. Her massage style is a blending of deep tissue techniques from both the Swedish and Lomi Lomi traditions, myofascial including trigger point techniques, acupressure, and sports massage. With the combination of these modalities, she gently responds to each of her client’s individual needs, tailoring each massage to the client’s recovery plan. Keira is engaging with her clients and encourages each of them to be a full participant with their health and healing process. She resonates strongly with the theory that the human body naturally facilitates healing within itself if immersed within an environment that gives it the space to do so. It’s Keira’s mission to provide this environment within every massage session. Specialties:
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Renee Sorseth, LMT
Renee has been a licensed massage therapist for over 20 years. The focus of her practice is on injury prevention and relief of chronic pain. For Renee, one of the benefits of being a massage therapist is that she is always learning. Her toolbox of continuing education and experience allows her to individualize each session with the appropriate therapeutic techniques, to meet each client's needs. Outside of work, Renee is a photographer, hot yoga practitioner, and the occasional sky diver. Specialties:
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Ariana Sanchez, Chiropractic Assistant
Ariana was born and raised in Eugene and she enjoys chasing waterfalls and discovering new hiking trails throughout Oregon. She started her career in the medical field as a CNA and excelled at patient care with the geriatric community but quickly felt a need for change. Ariana obtained a job as a medical receptionist a few years later, finding herself missing the one-on-one patient care she enjoyed as a CNA. From there, she transitioned to the most fulfilling job she's had — being a chiropractic assistant at Pure Life Chiropractic. |
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Raul Higuera, Chiropractic Assistant
Raul moved to Eugene in June 2016. He had been a Chiropractic assistant for more than five years before joining the Pure Life Chiropractic team. Over the years, Raul has seen countless patients' lives changed through chiropractic, fueling his passion to help as many people as possible. When not in the office he enjoys being creative by painting his 3D prints or doodling random characters. He also enjoys spending time with his partner and their dog at the dog park. |
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Alison Jesper
Alison graduated with a degree in Philosophy with a focus in Ethics from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She is passionate about the betterment of people's well-being, both physically and mentally. While she has lived most of her life in Texas, she loves her new home in Eugene and at Pure Life Chiropractic. In her free time, Alison enjoys cooking, gardening, playing board games, and spending time with her three cats. |