Clinic Facilities:
Our clinic is a place of well-being where body, mind and spirit are cared for. Respected staff will assist your every need. Our Naturopathic Physician, Physical Therapist, Chiropractor, and Massage Therapist will come in any time. We have top quality natural supplements that are available in our pharmacy. All of your health and medical needs can be addressed and met no matter how big or small.
Staff:
Chiropractic Physicians
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Dr. Amanda Armington, Chiropractic Physician, completed her undergraduate studies in Kinesiology at Michigan State University in 2001, and received her doctorate degree at Western States Chiropractic College in 2006. Dr. Armington's practice encompasses all aspects of chiropractic care, with an emphasis on acute injury prevention and rehabilitation. She also enjoys treating sports-related injuries, whether you are a "weekend warrior" or training for a race. Working as a team with the other health practitioners at Forest Grove Health & Fitness is the perfect setting for Dr. Armington to help her patients to achieve total wellness in their lives. In addition to treating patients in a clinic setting, Dr. Armington enjoys teaching chiropractic students at Western States one day a week. In her spare time, Dr. Armington enjoys reading, exploring the Pacific Northwest, snowboarding, and bicycling with her husband.
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Dr. Douglas Babbitt, Chiropractic Physician, graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in 2006. Dr. Babbitt is a primary care physician, focusing on family health, sports medicine, acute injury/trauma and senior health. He has lectured regularly at New Season's Markets on topics including nutrition, treatment of whiplash injuries and wellness care for senior citizens. Dr. Babbitt supports a conservative care philosophy, recognizing and promoting the inherent ability of the body to heal itself. He is a passionate recreational bicyclist and regularly participates in local organized rides. Dr. B also enjoys cooking, classical music and snowboarding. Dr. Babbitt is credentialed on multiple insurance panels including Regence Blue Cross, ODS, Lifewise and is an authorized Medicare provider.
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Massage Therapist
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Jennifer Davis, LMT #16076, is a native Oregonian, born and raised in the Forest Grove area. She graduated from the Oregon School of Massage 2009, with a focus of study in Shiatsu (a Japanese style of massage). In addition to Shiatsu, Jennifer offers these other modalities: Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Sports, Therapeutic, Hot Stone and Motor Vehicle Accident Recovery.
Jennifer has been voted "Best Massage Therapist in Forest Grove" for the 2010 and 2011 News Times Customer Choice awards. She takes pride in helping her clients' individual needs and overcoming any pain or tension held in the body. Come in and try for yourself!
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Naturopathic Physicians
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Dr. Shawn Peters is a Naturopathic Physician, graduating from the accredited National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon in June 2004. Her rigorous training involved all conventional medical classes, as well as extensive training in botanicals, nutrition, physical medicine and minor surgery. This training also provided her with opportunities to treat underserved patients in community clinics around the Portland area. She enjoys lecturing to special-interest groups. As a courtesy to her patients, she provides On-Line product dispensing. To take advantage of this service, call and schedule an appointment with her. She can also be contacted at
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Michael Owen, is a board-licensed Naturopathic physician in the state of Oregon, and an active member of the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP), the Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection (NATI), and the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine (AAOM). His clinical focus is family care with an emphasis on acute care, chronic pain management, minor surgery, dermatology, musculoskeletal conditions, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. His philosophy focuses on the whole individual for a well-rounded health care approach. He incorporates integrative and traditional medicine into each patient visit while always looking to diagnose and treat the root cause of your complaints. His goal is to educate his patients so that they can take an active role in their own health care and to tailor each treatment to meet the patient's individual needs.
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Custom Care Physical Therapists
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Aaron Frye received his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Pacific University in Forest Grove in 1997. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon in 1992. He enjoys treating orthopedic problems from all age ranges and has special interest in fitness, pain management and sport-specific rehabilitation. He established his practice, Custom Care Physical Therapy at Forest Grove Health & Fitness because of the comprehensive approach embodied in the clinic and facility - with our state-of-the-art gym, highly skilled practitioners, staff and therapeutic modalities.
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Licensed Acupuncturist
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Byung Gab Cho, Licensed Acupuncturist, is a 2006 graduate of South Baylo University in California and practiced in Orange County until his recent move to Oregon with his wife and daughter. Byung is experienced in multiple areas of acupuncture including, but not limited to, pain management, infertility, insomnia and gastrointestinal disorders. He is currently paneled with Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare and is pursuing paneling with other insurance companies, to better serve Forest Grove and the surrounding communities.
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