TAMARA LOVELACE, DC, CCSP, CKTP
Dr. Lovelace graduated summa cum laude as the valedictorian from Western States Chiropractic College in 2001. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta with a double major in Physical and Biological Sciences, and in 2004 Dr. Lovelace completed an intensive residency program in chiropractic radiology. In 2005 she completed a sports medicine program in that gives her the designation of Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP). She is currently in the process of completing an intensive program in advance sports medicine, which upon successful completion of her board examinations in 2010 will giver the designation of Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP). She is an active member of the American Chiropractic Association as well as the ACA Sports Council, and looks forward to increasing her involvement in the world of chiropractic sports medicine.
Experience with Excellence
Dr. Lovelace has lectured on radiology and sports injuries and offers radiologic consultation services to chiropractors and radiology technologists on film reading and optimizing the operation of their radiology facilities. Dr. Lovelace volunteers her time and efforts at many events. She has provided chiropractic services to the Wiggles and the American Idol Tour, in addition to volunteering her expertise at various sporting events, including the US Figure Skating Championships, the Nationwide PGA Tour, the US Fencing Championships, and the Jim Danner & Nike Pre-National Cross Country Meets. She is one of the staff physicians for the Dew Action Sports Tour and travels around the country to the various tour stops taking care of the amazing athletes who participate in these events. She assists several local high school teams, she has worked with Aloha High School as their team doctor since 2003 and joined the athletic program at Tigard High School in 2009 as their team physician.
Special Interests
Dr. Lovelace grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. She was an accomplished classically trained ballerina competing and performing nationally as well as internationally, and has performed with various professional dance companies, including the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ballet BC, the National Ballet of Canada, and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Since then she has been involved in competitive paddle sports, including dragon boat and outrigger canoe racing. She has been a member of several elite teams that have received top level designations in both national and international competitions, and has represented the United States at the Club Crew World Championships in 2006 and in 2008.
Personal Philosophy
Dr. Lovelace hopes to use her chiropractic and sports medicine training, along with her athletic experiences and biomechanical knowledge of the human body, to help her patients reach their full athletic potential and improve their quality of life. She recognizes the amazing difference chiropractic has made in helping her to attain her optimal performance in her own athletic endeavors and intends to help others to do the same. She uses a variety of techniques to assist her in this endeavor, including chiropractic manipulative therapy, physical therapy modalities, Graston Technique, soft tissue massage, Kinesiotaping, nutritional support, and exercise. When necessary, Dr. Lovelace will refer her patients for other services that will help them in attaining their goals, as she feels that the patient’s health care goals are the first priority.
