Tamara Lovelace, DC

Dr. Lovelace graduated as the valedictorian from Western States Chiropractic College in 2001. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta with a double major in Physical and Biological Sciences, and in September 2004 completed an intensive residency program in  chiropractic radiology. After successful completion of her board examinations she will receive the designation of Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiologists (DACBR). She has completed course work in advanced sports medicine that will give her the designation of Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP).

Experience with Excellence

Dr. Lovelace lectures on radiology at various continuing education seminars. She offers radiologic consultation services to chiropractors and radiology technologists on film reading and optimizing the operation of their radiology facilities. Dr. Lovelace volunteers her time and efforts at various sporting events, including the 2005 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, the Nationwide PGA Tour, the Jim Danner Invitational Cross Country Meet, the Dew Action Sports Tour, and the Wiggles. She assists various local high school teams, and works with Aloha High School as their team doctor.

Special Interests

Dr. Lovelace grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. She  was an accomplished classically trained ballerina competing and performing  nationally as well as internationally, and has performed with various professional dance companies, including the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ballet BC, the National Ballet of Canada, and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Since then she has been involved in competitive paddle sports, including dragon boat and outrigger canoe racing. She has been a member of several elite teams that have received top level designations in both national and international competitions and will be representing the United States in 2006 at the Club Crew World Championships.

Personal Philosophy

Dr. Lovelace hopes to use her chiropractic and sports medicine training, along with her athletic experiences and biomechanical knowledge of the human body, to help her patients reach their full athletic potential and improve their quality of life. She recognizes the amazing difference chiropractic has made in helping her to attain her optimal performance in her athletic endeavours and is interested in helping others to do the same. She uses a variety of techniques to assist her in this endeavour, including chiropractic manipulative therapy, electrical therapeutic modalities, Graston Technique, soft tissue massage, nutritional support, stretching, and strengthening exercises. When necessary, Dr. Lovelace will refer her patients for other services, such as acupuncture, that she feels will help them in attaining their health care goals.

Office Hours:
Monday 7:00am - 1:00pm
Tuesday 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday 7:00am - 1:00pm
Friday 1:00pm - 7:00pm

The initial visit, including history, examination and consultation, will take approximately one hour.