Dr. Ralph Ezagui
Co-Founder/Chiropractor
Dr. Ralph Ezagui is a graduate of Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon. He was an adjunct professor at his alma mater for several years. He has his state licensure in OR, CA, and WA. Dr. Ezagui has done radio interviews and written newspaper columns on the benefits of chiropractic care. When first practicing, he did house call exclusively. Oregon's 12 was so taken by this that they aired a special segment on the nightly news in November of 1998, which included an interview. He had given numerous informational talks to the public and rarely turns down and opportunity to educate those interested in chiropractic. He co-sponsored and taught at a continuing education seminar for Massage Therapist's.
Dr. Ralph Ezagui is presently practicing in West Linn, where he feels he has made a home.
​ "To work side by side with my mother helping people recover or maintain their health is a powerful gift."

Dr. Veronica Esagui

Co-Founder/Chiropractor
Dr. Veronica Esagui graduated from Life West Chiropractic College, CA, in 1997. She is licensed in OR, NJ, and CA. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, she speaks fluent Portuguese and Spanish. She spent most of her life in N.J. where she was a guitar teacher and performer for ten years and a theater producer for nine years. She found chiropractic (Literally, by accident!) when she was told that she needed back surgery following a lifting injury. She felt the results first hand. Not needing any drugs or surgery to accomplish her personal miracle, she decided to go back to school and help others in the same way she had been helped.
When she started chiropractic college, her son Ralph resigned from his position as an engineer at Bellcore and the two became students at Life University in Atlanta, GA.  
She is internationally known, as the author of the Scoliosis Self-Help Resource Book, (also available in Japanese), Veronica's Diaries/Adventures five books' series, co-playwright of Aged to Perfection,  a comedy play, and her latest book the historical fiction Mary Celeste - The Solved Mystery of a Ghost Ship. As a  book publisher she has  published two poetry anthologies Love Poems and Magic Poems. The third anthology Mortality Poems is to be released next month. She loves her family, her patients,  writing and traveling.
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     Dr. Morgan Ackermann
    Chiropractor

​    Dr. Morgan Ackermann (they/them) is a graduate of the University of Western States in Portland,
   Oregon.  They have lived in Oregon their whole life and have a deep love for this beautiful state, and a                passion for helping its people. They first learned about chiropractic when their mother started receiving
   chiropractic care for her chronic low back pain, and when they looked into it further, discovered a talent
   for feeling the locations of tight muscles and stuck joints and quickly decided that this was the right career
   path for them. Chiropractic medicine provides an opportunity for them to help and heal the people around
   them in a non-invasive, holistic way, and help each patient achieve their individual goals and reach the best
   quality of life for them.
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Dr. Tristan Santiago Maceiras
Chiropractor

Dr. Tristan Santiago Maceiras has had an incredible journey to become a Doctor of Chiropractic. Growing up in Austin, Texas, Madrid, Spain and Mexico City, Mexico, allowed him to develop a unique open minded perspective on the world. After receiving his B.S., Dr. Santiago began exploring his passions working as a veterinary technician for various nonprofits and animal hospitals. He later received a scholarship to work with a marine conservation group, moving to Tulum, Mexico to study the health of the reef system and becoming a Scuba instructor. He began teaching diving, marine science, and English to the local community. After a few years he returned home to Austin and continued his passion for scuba diving and teaching, certifying students and opening his own swim school. 

Searching for his next adventure and wanting to continue to challenge himself he returned to school graduating Summa Cum Laude from University of Western States here in Portland, Oregon with a degree in Chiropractic. He has since been committed to providing a thorough holistic patient experience. He is passionate about educating his patients and helping them understand what their body is going through and why they are experiencing pain. He works with clients to improve their current physical state of being while also addressing how to prevent future injury and empowering them to take control of their health and well being.
Dr. Santiago, uses a multifaceted approach to caring for each of his patients that aims to improve functional ability and reduce the imbalances that may be contributing to their aches and pains. He draws on his experience as a swim instructor, and lifelong passion for an active lifestyle to inspire patients to take an active role in their recovery. He is dedicated to helping those he meets, assisting them to reach their goals and become their best self.

In his free time you can find him enjoying all the great outdoor activities the Pacific Northwest has to offer from snowboarding Mt Hood, to rock climbing at Smith Rock and scuba diving the Oregon and Washington coast. You might also find him enjoying the hiking trails with his family and pup. Portland and the Pacific Northwest have so much to offer, I hope to see you out there!


​Massage Therapists 

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To join the team at Gentle Care Chiropractic, therapists must express a strong desire to work primarily with people wanting to recover their health after a recent injury or improve a chronic condition. Though anyone may see an LMT without having seen one of the doctors, many choose to benefit from a collaborative approach between chiropractic and massage.





Larry Wolfe, LMT


Originally from New England, I have lived in Oregon all my adult life. I am happy to be working with everyone at Gentle Care Chiropractic and as an LMT I find it very rewarding to see the changes and improvements in my clients health.
I'm fluent in both Swedish and Thai Massage. While working with my clients I often switch from one modality to the other, depending on how they respond and or I feel would work best for them.
I enjoy the outdoors, hiking, biking, walking in the mountains and on the coast.
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Shana S. Davis, LMT  has been working as a massage therapist  in Oregon since 1999. I started my journey in body work and massage at an early age when it was introduced to me by a family friend. It was life changing! Massage and body work bring together Heart, Mind, and Spirit, to facilitate whole body health and healing. Our body’s are beautiful organic machines, that are meant to heal naturally.
I do Myofascial Release. I approach the body as a whole system connected to the fascia, the cellular structure of tissue that sculpts the entire body, from the inside to the most outer surface of the body. When the fascial system is bound and in dysfunction, it affects the body as a whole. 
I am a trauma informed therapist that understands the direct connection between trauma and the body. Most view trauma a a physical ailment. I.e. spots injuries, a fall, or car wrecks that result in physical trauma. However everyday we are exposed to environmental trauma I.e. traffic, financial stress or trauma, hostile work environments, depression and anxiety. This creates dysfunction of the fascial system, exacerbating pain, headaches, poor sleep, decreased immune system and over all exhaustion. My body work helps calm the nervous system, increase blood and oxygen, and promotes health. I am a perfect complement to chiropractic and acupuncture. I am excited to serve the West Linn community in which I live and raise my children. I hope to see you on my table soon! NAMASTE!
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            Lynna Foster, LMT

If you were to speak with Lynna’s clients, most of them would say, “I feel safe with Lynna.”
She has been described as having a “light energy” that shows up as love and compassion.
These qualities grew brighter as she faced her own health challenges and many life altering moments in her journey.
She believes that “the path to the soul is through the body.” When we start to understand how our bodies speak to us, it is then that we begin to be in a truer, healthier relationship with them.
Lynna is a Licensed Massage Therapist, licensed in Oregon and Texas. Not only does she practice traditional forms of massage therapy but her real passion is Bowenwork Therapy, which she began training in 2016.
Through   gentle, non-invasive activation in specific points of the body, this unique and mysterious form of therapy activates the fascia and nervous system helping bring more ease and stillness to the body after experiencing pain, disconnect, grief, and trauma. The body holds onto these memories and if they aren’t released in safe and healthy ways, most often can lead to illness.
Lynna’s intuitive sense of touch and the way her body energetically mirrors her clients, offers insight into the places where the body is holding tension and blockages. It is through this presence and awareness that makes any session powerful and unique to each client. Above all, Lynna is authentic and welcomes everyone into her practice with curiosity, kindness and loving care.
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Joshua Grimes, LMT

As a personal trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist I enjoy helping people live a healthy lifestyle through movement and connection to their body. It was through personal training that I wanted to help my clients recover faster from training and the dysfunction of poor ergonomics–there I discovered the power of bodywork and massage benefits.
I take a sports specific style approach to my massage work with elements of deep tissue and stretch work.
I perform Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching with clients to regain flexibility and to address postural issues. PNF stretching is beneficial to everyone from athletes to office workers. I combine my massage style with PNF stretching and have helped many clients regain flexibility and their ability to train their body with fewer injuries. In addition, I offer silicone cupping and gua sha.
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   ​  Jante Moten-Stewart, LMT

      Jante has been a licensed massage therapist for over 18   years.   She practices several traditional forms
          of massage including Cranial Sacral Therapy and also deep tissue. Among her many techniques, she excels 
          in Swedish massage and reflexology just to name a few. She feels  specially blessed that she is able to "feel"
          and "guide" others through the healing process with massage as well as energy work. She is happily married,
          and the proud mom of a 17 year old son and 8 year old daughter.