Meet The Team
CHIROPRACTOR
Sean Marcella, DC
Dr. Sean has been a licensed chiropractor since 1999 serving thousands of patients and promoting a better quality of life through natural health care. Focused on wellness, his healthcare philosophy comes from knowing the body is designed to heal itself, but often needs the help of things like chiropractic, massage therapy and nutrition to promote the body’s natural healing ability. With many tools in his chiropractic tool bag, Dr. Sean strives to find the adjustment that fits you so you get healthier faster. He combines gentle force muscle techniques with Diversified, Thompson, Logan Basic, Activator and many extremity techniques.
He has been a consultant on fluoroscopy and x-ray technique, and has spent hundreds of hours in cadaver anatomy labs working with surgical device companies. In addition, he teaches Anatomy and Physiology.
CHIROPRACTOR
Stephen W. Kongs, DC
Dr. Kongs is a graduate of the original Palmer College. He is a father and grandfather to 5 who has been practicing Chiropractic for almost 40 years in New Mexico and Washington. Dr. Kongs specializes in several types of Chiropractic care including Palmer technique, activator, and drop table.
CHIROPRACTOR
Jackson Highley, MA, DC
Dr. Jackson Highley has been a chiropractor in Bellingham since 1990. He has a reputation for being an ethical and honest health care provider, working towards the full recovery of his patients.
Dr. Highley utilizes different techniques which offer a gentle, effective and safe treatment. These include mainly Activator and Soft Tissue Release technique.
In January 2022, Dr. Sean Marcella took over the practice. Dr. Highley continues to enjoy providing chiropractic care to existing patients.
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Autumn W. Farr, MS, MS, ND
Dr. Autumn W. Farr is a board-certified naturopathic physician. She uses a unique combination of nutritional biochemistry, constitutional homeopathy, and naturopathic modalities to help people to feel their best. She will work with you to identify the cause of your symptoms and provide gentle yet effective treatment options.
Prior to becoming a naturopathic physician, Dr. Farr worked as a research scientist, completing graduate degrees in chemistry and analytical chemistry. She appreciates a detailed, comprehensive, analytical approach to scientific research and to patient care. Education is important to her, and she continue to pursue opportunities to expand her knowledge of both traditional natural remedies and current research discoveries to better support patients.
“Join me in a compassionate, personalized, and proactive approach to your health.”
Clinical Psychologist
Sarah K. Saxvik, PhD
Dr. Sarah K. Saxvik is a licensed clinical psychologist. She has been working in the field of psychology for 25 years. Prior to completing a doctorate degree in clinical psychology, Dr. Saxvik completed a master of arts degree in existential phenomenological psychology. It is this training that she feels most aligned with in her practice. Dr. Saxvik has extensive experience treating a range of mental health disorders with a particular focus on complex trauma. In more recent years, she added Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to her treatment approach. Dr. Saxvik is a certified therapist in EMDR through the EMDR International Association.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Tani Coxon, LMT
Tani has been a massage therapist since she graduated from the Brian Utting School of Massage in 2005. She continues to learn and apply many different techniques in treating pain and injuries. She is efficient in having the ability to hone in on specific areas that need attention along with providing relaxation and assisting clients with whole body health.
Our Friendly Front Office
Anna
Office Manager
Anna has been part of our team for nearly ten years as Front Desk Manager and Billing Specialist. Her favorite part of her job is getting to witness our patients' recovery and relief from their injuries. "I love watching people leave with a spring in their step, ready to face the world!"
Emily
Front Desk
"They say the best blaze burns brightest, when circumstances are at their worst,” a quote from Emily’s favorite movie Howl's Moving Castle.