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.

Dr. Amanda Tipton  Stiller

Chiropractor
Dr. Amanda was born in Baltimore, Maryland. At seven, her family moved to hometown Reno, Nevada. She attended the university of Nevada, Reno earning a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology. After graduation, she moved to Portland, Oregon to attend University of Western States, College of Chiropractic. She graduated in March 2015 and has taken an interest in sports chiropractic. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband John and Butch her dog, running, practicing her ballet technique, and playing baseball.
After sustaining a dance and marching band related injury, chiropractic care was the only thing that helped her return to  a normal way of life and she knew then that she wanted to help people recover from injuries in a more holistic manner, like  she'd been helped. "I absolutely love what I do! When I'm not at the office, I'm in ballet class, treating dancers at the Oregon Ballet Theater, hiking a trail somewhere with John and my dog Butch."

Dr. Daniel Mackay

Chiropractor
I grew up in a very athletic household and was always finding ways to injure myself. Regular Care from my grandfather who was also a Chiropractor kept me glued together and healthy through track, basketball, and life.  Taking anatomy and physiology in undergrad at Oregon State University sparked a larger interest in the healthcare field focusing on rehab, movement, and nutrition as the prime ways to treat and help heal the body.  
Outside of the office you’ll find me, well, outside. I’ve been an avid hiker, fisher, and hunter as long as I can remember. Exploring dirt roads with a tent, a cooler, and the dog are some of the best adventures around!  If I’m not exploring the Pacific Northwest I’ll be attempting to stay in shape by training for and running Spartan races in the PNW.

Janel Flynn, CA


Office manager/ Billing Assistant/Front Desk Person
I have been with this amazing business for a little over four years. In my off time, I am a wife of twenty-six years, a mother to three grown children, and a grandmother to two wonderful grandchildren. I have a quest for candles, and I love to spend time at the coast. My idea of a great evening is a quiet night at home with my husband.

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.



Daphne Starling, LMT

Daphne was born in Portland, Oregon and has lived in the Pacific Northwest her entire life.
A licensed massage therapist since 2010, Daphne specializes in trauma-informed, acute and chronic injury recovery and rehabilitation. Her skill set includes Reiki, cupping, trigger point therapy, sports massage, swedish and, deep tissue and prenatal massage. Prior to her work as an LMT, Daphne worked in hospice. Daphne is a board certified Holistic Health practitioner with the American Association of Drugless  Practitioners.
Her volunteer work includes the Alsea Food Bank, Our House of Portland, Event Medical Services, which provides first aid and acute medical care at events in and around Portland, and special education services, including the Special Olympics. Daphne has a BA from Linfield College and has performed as an actress in stages all over Portland, with a minor in theater arts. When not at work, Daphne enjoys a good book, karaoke and feeding the stray neighborhood cats.


Bing Li, LMT

Bing has been working in Acupuncture and Chiropractic clinics since being an LMT. He believes that this way he has more opportunities to relieve pain or discomfort for "patients" rather than just provide relaxation massage for "clients".
Bing specializes in pain and tension relief by using various techniques especially Deep Tissue massage and Myofascial Release treatment. In addition to western massage techniques, he has some research and practice on oriental traditional meridian energy pathways, Chinese Tuina, and Acupressure.
Bing is passionate about enhancing patients' quality of life, he embodies the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients and doctors.      
When not working, Bing likes to record the life around him through photography. Outside the rainy season in Oregon, Bing likes to take his family to go boating or ride motorcycle with his son in mountains.
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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.