About Our Team - Applied Health Associates

Chiropractor

Keith Morehouse D.C., C.C.E.P., D.A.C.B.S.P.

Dr. Keith has a passion and talent for extremity adjusting and is well known throughout the Spokane WA area for this certification.

By combining the very best hands-on adjustment techniques for the spine, neck, and extremities; the Graston Technique for mobilizing scar tissue; and providing the newest and best natural vitamins and mineral supplements on the market today, Dr. Keith is able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health. He is very excited to be Spokane's first Board Certified Sports Diplomate, going above an beyond his previous sports certification to bring Olympic qualified care to the members of our community for all levels of athletics.

Growing up in the Spokane Valley, he knew he would return to the Pacific Northwest to raise his family. Dr. Keith and his wife Darlene returned to Spokane WA after graduation and started practicing on the South Hill in April of 1998. They have been married for 23 years and have 3 beautiful, "well adjusted" children! Dr. Keith enjoys spending his spare time restoring one of Spokane's great historic homes, woodworking, and coaching, playing, and watching basketball and baseball!

Techniques:

Motion Palpation - Diversified - Sacral Occipital Technique
Drop Table - Flexion Distraction - Muscle Energy Technique
Graston
Specialized Extremity Adjusting (Shoulder/Arm/Hands, Hip/Knee/Feet)
Custom Orthotics
Stabilization Taping

Education:

Northwest Nazarene College, Bachelors of Science, Biology
University of Western States, Doctor of Chiropractic, 1998

Certifications:

Certified Chiropractic Extremities Practitioner, 2000
Certified Graston Technique Practitioner, 2004
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician 2009
Certified Kinesio Tape Provider
Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians 2013

Licensure:

Washington State Chiropractic License since 1998
Idaho State Chiropractic License since 1998

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Dr. Taylor Mortlock wearing a blue Applied Health Associates polo shirt and smiling

Chiropractor

Dr. Taylor Mortlock D.C.

A native of the Spokane area, Dr. Taylor returned after his schooling to share his passion for chiropractic care with our community, and to raise his family. You will find many kids coming in and out of his room as he educates and treats many young families like his own.

Dr. Taylor and his wife Sarah have three beautiful boys and he calls the South Hill home. Outside of work he enjoys many different sports, either playing or observing. He also enjoys spending time with his family and church activities.

Techniques:

Palmer Gonstead
Thompson Drop
Toggle Recoil
Diversified
Custom Orthotics
Activator

Education:

University of Washington, Bachelors of Science in Biology with emphasis in Physiology
Palmer College of Chiropractic, Doctor of Chiropractic, 2011

Licensure:

Washington State Chiropractic License since 2011

Memberships & Associations:

Washington State Chiropractic Association

Chiropractor

Dr. Joe Dreger D.C.

A Pacific Northwest native, Dr. Joe grew up on a farm in the small town of Wilbur, west of Spokane. Dr. Joe attended Washington State University and had a successful career in commercial insurance in the Seattle area for many years.

Craving a rewarding career change, and experiencing the benefits of chiropractic himself, Dr. Joe decided to become a Doctor of Chiropractic! AHA welcomed Dr. Dreger in 2016 where he enjoys working with families and people of all ages.

Dr. Joe and his wife Natalie are excited to be back in the Spokane area where he is fulfilling his dream and passion for helping people improve their health and wellness conservatively, through chiropractic and proper nutrition. They enjoy spending time with family and friends as well as participating in many types of outdoor activities.

Techniques:

Sacral Occipital Technique
Thompson Drop
Extremity Adjusting
Webster Technique
Diversified
Motion Palpation
Custom Orthotics
Activator

Education:

Washington State University, Pullman, WA Bachelor of Arts, Business and Psychology
Life Chiropractic West, Doctor of Chiropractic, 2016

Certifications:

Certified ICPA Webster Technique

Licensure:

Washington State Chiropractic License since 2016
Idaho State Chiropractic License since 2016

Memberships & Associations:

Washington State Chiropractic Association
California State Chiropractic Association

Dr. Paul Ramos wearing a black Applied Health Associates polo shirt and smiling

Chiropractor

Dr. Paul Ramos D.C., C.C.E.P.

Dr. Paul earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. After graduation Dr. Paul spent a year working as an associate doctor at a successful practice in Moses Lake, Washington before starting his own practice in Liberty Lake, Washington where he practiced for 6 years.

Dr. Paul then decided to join the team here at AHA in 2019 to better serve his patients and to be closer to his home, family and church community on the South Hill.

He and his wife Natalie have two daughters, Zoey and Lizzie. They enjoy spending time together riding bikes, being active, laughing, and enjoying life in general. Dr. Paul is very active in his church and serving the community. He enjoys playing the guitar, singing, barbecuing, golfing, softball, disc golf, and most sports. Dr. Paul prides himself in not being a salesman, but doing everything he can to help his patients relax, enjoy life, get better faster and stay better longer.

Techniques:

Palmer Package
Gonstead
Extremity adjusting
Diversified
Thompson Drop
Motion palpation
NIMMO-Receptor-Tonus Trigger Point
Flexion Distraction
Toggle Recoil

Education:

Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 2012
Bachelor of Science, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 2012

Licensure:

Washington State Chiropractic License since 2012

Certifications:

Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, 2013

Memberships & Associations:

Council on Extremity Adjusting

Licensed Massage Therapist

Charlie Wichser, L.M.P.

Charlie joined AHA in 2007 as a combo massage therapist and tableside chiropratic assistant! When his daughter was born, he transitioned to a massage only schedule. He graduated from Ashmead School of Massage in Seattle, WA in 2006.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Marisa Pendergrass, L.M.P.

Marisa joined AHA in December of 2010 as a chiropractic assistant and massage therapist. Prior to her start at AHA she had 3.5 years working as a massage therapist at another chiropractic clinic and 1.5 years at an organic spa.

She graduated from Inland Massage Institute in 2006 and has a BS in Community Health from Eastern Washington University. Marisa has over 130 hours of continuing education and an Intraoral certification. As a therapist she gets loves working on the upper body, neck, arm, and extremities. Her treatment specialties include trigger point, Swedish, pregnancy, deep tissue, myofascial release, Intraoral, and aromatherapy/essential oils. Marisa is native to Spokane WA and has a husband, a daughter (and another on the way), and 3 cats. She enjoys vegetable gardening, cooking, reading, and road trips on the motorcycle. Helping others live healthier, happier, pain-free lives excites her the most!

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Licensed Massage Therapist

Sarah Dixen, L.M.P.

Sarah joined AHA in March of 2019, bringing many years of experience working alongside chiropractors on the west side of the state! Sarah works part time and spends the rest of her days chasing 4 beautiful children and spending quality time with her husband.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Chrissy Hoeksema, L.M.T.

Chrissy started at AHA in February of 2022 as a Tableside Chiropractic Assistant while she was attending massage school down the street! That September she joined the ranks of the AHA massage therapists as soon as her license was obtained! She spends half her day assisting and the other half massaging now.

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Keith Morehouse D.C., C.C.E.P., D.A.C.B.S.P.

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Dr. Taylor Mortlock D.C.

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Dr. Joe Dreger D.C.

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Dr. Paul Ramos D.C., C.C.E.P.

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Charlie Wichser, L.M.P.

Marisa Pendergrass, L.M.P.

Sarah Dixen, L.M.P.

Chrissy Hoeksema, L.M.T.

Melissa Fischer, L.M.P.