I’m Dr. Kati Schwabe. I’d say that I knew from a very young age that I wanted to do something in the world that would help people to live better lives. In fact, my first hint at Chiropractic may have come from walking on my dad’s back when I was just a child.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse with a Biology degree focused on Human Anatomy and Physiology, I moved to Seattle to pursue a career in Massage Therapy. Eventually I moved my practice to the beautiful mountains of Colorado. Having a long career in Massage Therapy prior to becoming a Chiropractor has really allowed me to develop a strong understanding and an intuition of the body and soft tissue. I’ve been doing bodywork for over 20 years! I believe this is one of the things that makes me very different than many other providers and adds a unique ability to read the body and integrate soft tissue work into your care.
After deciding that it was time to return to a passion I had long discussed, I completed and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose, CA. During my time there, I was an active participant on campus, an all too familiar fixture in the library, a Campus Guide, and member of the Palmer West Sports Council, which has become the model for Chiropractic sports councils across the nation. This allowed me invaluable on-field experience with amateur and professional athletes at such events as the National Senior Games – Stanford University, Sea Otter Classic cycling event – Monterey, and the US Half Marathon – San Francisco, among others.
As a former college rugby player and someone who loves to get outside whether it be snowboarding, mountain biking, or just a walk around the neighborhood, I understand how important it is to keep you out moving and doing what you love.
I love that I get to contribute to the health, wellness, and happiness of this community every day!
My name is Dr. Kristin Wodka. I’ve loved the medical field for most of my life. I have experienced my own health journey since birth, and I fell in love with Chiropractic care when I was about 15 years old. My Chiropractor changed my world with adjustments and Acupuncture therapy, and I’ve been dedicated to giving this back to my patients since then.
Knowing that I wanted to become a Chiropractor, I decided to first attend Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois for Psychology. I was interested in learning about the mind/body connection because mental health strongly impacts the body, and the body strongly impacts our minds! During my Undergraduate career, I was fascinated with anatomy and biology. So much so, I became a Teacher’s Assistant (T.A.) because I enjoyed teaching anatomy just as much as I enjoyed learning it.
Upon graduation from Olivet, I decided to enroll in the study of Therapeutic Massage at the National University of Health Science’s Associates of Applied Science. It was important to me to learn how to best work with muscles and soft tissue before learning how to work with the bones and joints in Chiropractic school. This has proved to be instrumental to my education in Chiropractic Medicine, and how I treat as a doctor. Through that amazing program, I found that treating the soft tissue in addition to the joints makes a remarkable difference in patient progress and quality of life! This addition to treatment is a way I can provide unique care to my patients who may have found minimal to no progress with other providers.
My deep passion for health and sciences continued to carry over into Chiropractic school at the National University of Health Sciences Doctor of Chiropractic program, where I worked as the tutor for the Massage Therapy program and as a T.A. for both adjusting and anatomy labs.
I enjoy spending time with my two cats, Nova and Sylvie, and my partner Matthew! Recently, we decided to move from the Windy City to Denver so we could enjoy the mountains, and the lush outdoors, and live a happier and healthier lifestyle. I am so excited to be joining the Schwabe Chiropractic team because I know they encourage their patients to do the same!
-Certifications:
BLS and CPR for Healthcare Professionals
Chiropractic Acupuncture license
-Professional Associations:
American Chiropractic Association
Colorado Chiropractic Association
