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.  After passing all five national boards, she also had to pass Oregon's State Boards, which included obstetrics, gynecology, minor surgery and proctology. Of nearly 50,000 chiropractors in the United States, only 22 are certified to perform these specialty procedures, all of them in OR.
Dr. Veronica is the internationally known author of the Scoliosis Self-Help Resource Book, (also available in Japanese) sold at all book stores or at Gentle Care Chiropractic. She is the author of Veronica's Diaries five books' series, and co-playwright of "Aged to Perfection,"  a comedy play. Her poetry has also been  published in several poetry anthology books. She loves her family, her patients,  writing and traveling.

Massage Therapists 

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 as 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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   ​  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 16 year old son and 7 year old daughter.