Dr. Forrest Hartford is a native of Northwest Washington having grown-up on San Juan Island. He completed his undergraduate degree in exercise science from the University of Puget Sound where he was also a 4 year letterman and team captain of the Logger baseball program. Dr. Hartford continued his education at the University of Western States where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and as the class valedictorian. To further his clinical expertise Dr. Hartford went on to complete extensive post-graduate training in the fields of sports medicine, physical rehabilitation, and manual therapy. He is one of only 5 chiropractors in Washington to be board certified by both the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians and the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board. The combination of sports medicine and rehabilitation knowledge and the associated manual therapy skills have allowed Dr. Hartford to successfully treat elite athletes, weekend warriors, and those who just want to feel better in everyday activities. The effectiveness of this treatment approach has resulted in Dr. Hartford being asked to provide injury and preventative care as well as pregame treatment to the regions top professional athletes. Working at the highest level of professional sports has reinforced his belief that a truly mutltidisciplinary approach results in faster recovery and the best overall patient outcomes. To that end Dr. Hartford believes in working with other medical providers to coordinate care and ensure that the patient receives care that is most appropriate for their condition. Clinically Dr. Hartford enjoys working with patients of all ages and backgrounds who are truly motivated to improve their health and are willing to do the work to be active participants in their treatment plan.