Dr. MacKenzie is co-owner of Vancouver Spine and Orthopedic Rehab Center, PLLC. He is a national and state board certified/licensed physician. He holds professional licenses in Physical Therapy and Chiropractic in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Montana, and Hawaii, and has been trained dually in all aspects of traditional and alternative rehabilitation. Dr. MacKenzie fulfilled his undergraduate work cum laude at the University of California, Davis where he received his bachelors degree in systemic physiology. He went on to receive his Masters degree in physical therapy from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California and later received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland. He has served as the director of rehabilitation services for Kaiser Permanente, Hawaii, working alongside an elite group of orthopedic surgeons specializing in extremity trauma and total joint replacement. Dr. MacKenzie has also served as senior physical therapist for Concentra Medical Centers specializing in musculoskeletal injuries and spinal trauma as a result of industrial and occupational accidents. He is certified in orthopedic manual therapy and is board eligible as a chiropractic sports physician. Realizing that healthcare needs are as unique as the individual, his philosophy in rehabilitation is steeped in an eclectic approach utilizing the best of allopathic and alternative methods to maximize personal functional outcomes. Dr. MacKenzie's dual licensure has allowed him the privilege to study under recognized experts in respective areas of rehabilitation including James Meadows, BScPT, MCPA, FCAMT, Dr. Daniel McClure, DC, CCSP,CCEP, Arthur C. Croft, DC, MS, MPH, FACO, Ward Van Guilder, MSPT, COMT, and Dr. Daniel DeLapp, DC, ND, L.Ac., DABCO.

In October of 2007, Dr. MacKenzie and Dr. Michael Back founded Vancouver Spine and Orthopedic Rehab Center, PLLC. Understanding that healthcare needs are as unique as the individual, their philosophy in rehabilitation is steeped in an eclectic approach utilizing the best of allopathic and alternative methods to maximize personal functional outcomes. Their approach on healthcare is rather unique in that it combines the best of chiropractic and physical therapy in one location that creates a synergy to focus on one goal: quality care that results in a faster recovery from a musculoskeletal injury. Realizing that one method of treatment does not always work for every individual, co-treating with medical doctors and surgeons is also a part of their multimodal philosophy.

Dr. MacKenzie continues post-graduate studies focusing primarily in the area of orthopedics and other musculoskeletal injuries. He has completed his post-doctorate studies in sports injuries and will sit for the final board examination to be certified as a chiropractic sports physician in November, 2008, and will be completing his certification in whiplash and spinal traumatology in October of 2008.

Professional Affiliations:

• APTA - American Physical Therapy Association
• NBCE - National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
• ACA - American Chiropractic Association
• WSCA - Washington State Chiropractic Association
• Washington Board of Chiropractic Physicians
• NAIOMT - North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapists
• Pro Sport Chiropractic, member

Dina Peganoff, PTA received her Physical Therapy Assistants degree from the Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA in 1988. In 1997, she received a Bachelors of Arts degree with honors from Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida. She has been working as a PTA for the past 20 years specializing in outpatient orthopedics including sports and work injuries and neurological disorders, with a primary focus on Parkinson's disease, post operative rehabilitation, geriatrics and orthotics/prosthetics. Dina participated in clinical research studies for amputation rehabilitation through the University Of Miami School Of Medicine and is a clinical instructor for physical therapy assistant students. Some of Dina's continuing education training emphasizing manual therapy includes: Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy of the Lumbar Spine (The McKenzie Institute), Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Spine (Dogwood Institute), Comprehensive Treatment of the Shoulder Complex and Treatment of the Lumbar Complex (Great Lakes Seminars). Dina is presently working toward her Integrated Manual Therapy Certification and is certified in Spinal Decompression Treatment. Dina is licensed to practice in Oregon, Washington, Pennsylvania and Florida. Dina enjoys outdoor activities and is a member of the Mount Hood Ski Patrol.

Dr. Back is co-owner of Vancouver Spine and Orthopedic Rehab Center, PLLC. He is a national and state board certified/licensed physician. He holds an active professional license in Washington, and has been trained in all aspects of traditional and chiropractic medicine. He fulfilled his undergraduate work at Washington State University and began his professional training in 1989 at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa and graduated magna cum laude in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Biology in addition to his Doctorate.

Dr. Back relocated back to Vancouver, Washington and began private practice in 1993. Over the years he worked closely with well known physicians Robert Allen DC, CCSP, Douglas Forgey, DC and William MacKenzie DC, MSPT.

In October 2007, Dr. Back ventured out with Dr. MacKenzie and founded Vancouver Spine & Orthopedic Rehab Center, PLLC, a full service health care clinic offering restorative and preventative natural health solutions. He believes in an integrated approach to health care and focuses on natural treatments that help patients reduce the risks of disease, promote wellness, and enhance the quality of life. Furthermore, he realizes that in order to achieve optimal health, we must take an integrated approach to health care and focus on the importance of diet, lifestyle, and preventative measures.

Dr. Back continues post-graduate studies on alternative health care and rehabilitation, attending workshops and seminars on a variety of cutting-edge treatment programs, such as, Applied Kinesiology, Sports Injuries, Extremity Adjusting, Rehab, Wellness and much more. Dr. Back strives to be your coach and guide you in the direction of better health through education, motivation and a multimodal approach.

Deva was certified in Therapeutic Massage after attending Ashmead School of Massage in 2006. She has always enjoyed massaging her family members for many years.

A warm and caring member of Vancouver Spine & Orthopedic Rehabilitation Center, PLLC staff, Deva is accomplished in Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point, Full Body therapeutic massage and other various modalities which fit your needs. Her passion is the treatment of Diabetics by helping the circulation of legs and feet, through massage.

When Deva is not massaging she enjoys teaching hula to the young & old alike. A native of Hawaii who moved to Vancouver three years ago. She founded and is president of the Ke Kukui Foundation because she wanted to share her love of hula and Hawaii. Her pride and joy are her two talented grown son's Kaloku and Keawe that play the ukulele, sing and hula.

Ross graduated from Ashmead College in 2006. He is nationally certified and licensed in Washington State. He continued his education in the clinical & sports massage specialty program which included site specific work and injury treatment techniques.

Ross was accepted in the sports massage internship program with the Portland Timbers Professional Soccer Team where he communicated and integrated techniques to players before and after games.

His treatment focus is designed to decrease pain and increase range of motion for patients that have suffered injuries relating to motor vehicle, work and sport injuries. His specialties include deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy.

Born and raised in Vancouver, WA, Ross graduated from Ridgefield H.S. and enjoys the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest. When he is not taking care of his massage clients you can find him out on the golf course always trying to improve his game.