Dr. J. Branden Garland, D.C., C.C.S.P., C.F.S.C., P.P.S.C.

Since the age of 13, Dr. Garland knew he was going to be a chiropractor. Having worked in various offices throughout his teenage years, his mentors provided great insight and direction towards his chosen career. After graduating from Fairfield University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology, Dr. Garland attended New York Chiropractic College where he further realized his passion for manual therapy.  There, he studied various soft tissue and adjusting techniques to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. During his Doctorate program at NYCC he completed a residency program with an interdisciplinary neurology clinic where he gained valuable insight working with complex cases. After graduating from NYCC in 2011, he went on to advance his knowledge in sports medicine and injury assessment by becoming a board certified sports physician and certified functional strength coach.

Dr. Garland pushes his education through many continuing education courses throughout the year, and continues to bring modern and patient centered techniques to the clinic. He has completed coursework through the American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians for the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician designation (CCSP), Postural Restoration Institute (PRI), Dynamic Neurologic Stabilization (DNS) through the Prague School of Rehabilitation, the Certified Functional Strength Coach program (CFSC), Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab (FAKTR), Rocktape (Kinesiotaping course), the Pain Free Performance Specialist (PPSC) certification, Craig Liebenson's First Principles of Movement program Cohort 6.0 (15 week patient focused mentorship on all aspects of rehab based care) and many more. Dr. Garland has covered various sporting events throughout his career providing treatment to athletes and competitors including local and major professional disc golf tournaments, Cross-fit competitions and 5k/10k races.

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First opening the doors of Oregon Sports and Family Chiropractic in 2017, Dr. Garland is proud to serve the people of Newberg and its surrounding region by providing high quality diagnosis, explanation and treatment of their acute and chronic issues. He is excited to share his vision of healthcare with the surrounding region.

Dr. Garland is a Spanish speaking provider. He serves on the medical committee for the Professional Disc Golf Association, as well as on the advisory board for Disc Golf Strong. Locally, Dr. Garland serves on the governance board of the Community Wellness Collective, a mental health collaborative effort to provide better access and quality of social services in our community. He is an avid disc golfer, and currently lives in Tigard, OR with his wife, two daughters and two dogs.

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Meredith Taccetta, DC

Dr. Meredith Taccetta grew up on the East Coast in Virginia, where she attended Virginia Tech for her undergraduate degree in Animal and Poultry Sciences. During that time, she developed a love for the weight room, exercise and functional movement. It wasn't until a few years after college that she even thought about the possibility of becoming a chiropractor.

The idea began while training for a bodybuilding competition in 2017, when she sought out treatment for injuries and pain associated with the rigorous training regimen. The relief she received from chiropractic care intensified her fascination with the human body. This led to a cross country move to Portland, Oregon where she attended the University of Western States to pursue her chiropractic education.

While at UWS, she completed a variety of seminars, stayed active in clubs, and tutored fellow students. She had the unique opportunity to treat patients at an off-campus clinic in her 3rd year and spent her internship working with patients involved in auto accidents and work-related injuries. Dr. Meredith utilizes a

multi-faceted approach to treatment incorporating soft tissue techniques, mobility and strengthening exercises, coupled with chiropractic adjustments. This outlook allows for aiding patients in their recovery of injury, but is also meant to provide them with a foundation to prevent further recurrence.

She is passionate about getting patients back to their daily routine and the activities they love, while also looking for ways to better their quality of life for the long-term. In her spare time, Dr. Meredith enjoys weightlifting, CrossFit, cooking new recipes, reading books, spending time with her fiancé, and taking her dog to the park. She looks forward to working with you! 

Stephanie Arthur, L.Ac.

Stephanie Arthur, LAc. received her Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2013. She is licensed by the Oregon Medical Board and Nationally Board Certified by the NCCAOM to practice acupuncture and herbal medicine, as well as advise clients through dietary, nutritional and lifestyle guidance. Currently, she is pursuing advanced studies in orthopedic and sports medicine acupuncture, working towards certification through the AcuSport Education Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) program.

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Stephanie knew at a young age that she wanted to work in a healing profession. She was influenced to study medicine through her mother, a registered nurse, and her paternal grandmother, who wanted to become a doctor but was unable to attend

college. Her grandmother studied medical texts for fun, and was enthusiastic about nutrition, supplements, and the natural treatments of disease. Stephanie’s mother attended nursing school while Stephanie was in junior high. Her mother would sometimes get Stephanie involved with helping her study for exams, discussing health topics with her, and even inviting Stephanie to her Anatomy and Physiology lab. Both of these women played a huge role in influencing Stephanie’s love for medicine and service. In her early twenties Stephanie felt called to study the healing arts and discovered a strong affinity for the study of Traditional Chinese medicine. She has experienced the effectiveness of Chinese medicine firsthand and uses it to manage her own health and the health of her loved ones.  She has deep admiration and respect for this beautiful, gentle, yet strongly effective ancient medicine system.  

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Stephanie is passionate about helping clients reach their health goals and improve their quality of life. She uses acupuncture, myofascial release techniques, herbal medicine, nutrition, exercise and stretching to successfully aid clients with acute and chronic pain conditions, headaches, women’s health issues, autoimmune and digestive disorders, stress, anxiety, PTSD, and a wide array of internal medicine conditions. She specializes in treating all kinds of pain conditions related to acute injuries, chronic degenerative pain conditions, motor vehicle accidents, and workman’s comp cases. She particularly loves to treat radiculopathy, low back pain, stress, and PTSD.

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In the practice of Chinese Medicine, each condition can have many possible patterns as the root cause. Stephanie takes time to look at the individual as a whole in order to pinpoint the unique pattern(s) involved. She uses an individualized and holistic approach to determine the root cause of these patterns by not only taking symptoms into consideration, but also how these symptoms may relate to the overall functioning of the organs, a person’s diet, emotions, lifestyle management, exercise habits, posture imbalances, physical constitution, and family genetics. She believes in treating the individual as a whole person, versus a group of symptoms.

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When Stephanie isn’t practicing Chinese Medicine, she enjoys spending her free time with family, hiking, going to the coast, gardening, practicing yoga, listening to music, cooking healthy food, and traveling.