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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Dr. Mitchell Penninger, Chiropractor
I was born and raised 45 minutes West of Chicago until I moved to Waukesha, WI to major in Biology at Carroll University. I then went on to study Chiropractic at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN until I graduated in 2017. I then moved home for a few months before I packed up and moved across the country to start working In Eugene, OR as a full fledged Doctor of Chiropractic with a certification in Chiropractic Biophysics. Personally, I am a very energetic and fun loving guy that is passionate about helping others and bringing joy to those around me. I like to think that I am athletic and enjoy playing most sports and have been actively running since 4th grade. I ran competitively in Cross-Country and Track all 4 years of High School and Undergraduate School. I am currently playing Wallyball, exploring the beauty of the West coast, and pursuing my quest to see every superhero movie before the spoilers make it to this office. My goal here is not only to get you out of pain, but to help you continue doing the things that make you happy and for you to become the best version of yourself. All while putting a smile on your face and a warmth in your heart. |
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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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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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Brittany Burke, LMT
Brittany has been practicing massage therapy for over six years. She completed her training at Lincoln Technical Institute in Rhode Island and is an active member of AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association). She specializes in Swedish massage and deep tissue techniques. She applies these techniques to induce a state of deep relaxation and relieve tension in the mind and body. She sees each client as an individual and customizes every session to fit their needs. Brittany recently relocated from Rhode Island to Eugene and enjoys exploring her new home on the west coast. She enjoys going on hikes with her dog and seeing live music. Brittany also loves practicing yoga and has worked with a mentor for practicing breathwork and meditation techniques. Specialties:
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Hannah Dundas, LMT
Hannah is a licensed massage therapist who graduated from a holistic bodywork school in San Diego. Hannah has studied a number of modalities such as deep tissue sculpting, sensory repatterning, circulatory massage, and reiki. Hannah's work is intended to help clients feel more connected to their bodies and help to manage pain and tension. Her technique includes stretching and movement of the body and slow muscle release for better mobility and deeper muscle relaxation. Hannah recently moved to Eugene from San Diego with her partner and two dogs. She enjoys anything outdoors, everything magical, yoga, dance, art, and music. Originally from northern Arizona she is happy to be back in a more forested, nature-rich area like Eugene. Specialties:
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Samantha Riddell, LMT
Samantha is a licensed massage therapist who has graduated from Lane Community College’s massage program, and also has a bachelor’s of science in human physiology from the University of Oregon. Samantha’s style of massage incorporates Swedish techniques with deep tissue, myofascial release and trigger point holding. Her approach to massage is primarily to reduce pain and aid in injury recovery, as well as relieving tension from compensation patterns that have formed in clients’ bodies. Outside of work Samantha enjoys playing soccer, going on hikes, taking vacations to tropical locations and practicing yoga. 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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Grace Mikolyski
Grace has been working in office management for the past fourteen years, in businesses ranging from telecommunications to psychiatric care. She has also been a pilot, a bartender, and ran her own billing service. Grace met Dr. Jenn as a patient suffering from severe back and shoulder issues. She came on board as a staff member for Pure Life Chiropractic a year and a half ago and currently serves as its office manager. |
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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. |
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Valeria Ortiz
Val was born in a small town in El Salvador, but at age five her mom packed up their belongings and moved them to the United States. It was her mom’s greatest gift to bring them to a country where you can aspire and dream to be anything you set your mind on. Val married her husband in December 2017, and they have two beautiful dogs, Morty and Toast. In their free time they enjoy traveling, yoga, music, hiking, working out, and eating. The wave of life took them to Northern California where they got to experience living on a farm and how much goes into actually growing food. They loved the Pacific Northwest so much so they decided to move to Eugene where they feel at home with all the wonderful people they have met and the beautiful wilderness that awaits their exploring. |