It’s Personal
Like many who seek drug-free options for pain relief, my journey with pain has been long and deeply personal. I know what it feels like to be stopped in my tracks, to search for answers, and to fight my way back to movement. Let me take you into two moments that shaped my path.
In high school, I was that kid who was always moving—playing multiple sports, juggling clubs, pushing myself in every direction. Until I couldn’t. During my freshman year, I was hit with back pain so severe that it benched me completely. No sports. No activity. Just me and the frustration of a body that wasn’t cooperating. Fortunately, my parents had a holistic mindset and took me to both a chiropractor and an osteopath. With their care, I recovered. But my story with pain wasn’t over—it would follow me into college and beyond.
Then came the worst episode of my life. I was an adult, scheduled to present a talk at PeaceHealth Hospital, and I woke up completely immobilized. I couldn’t move, couldn’t function. Desperate, I loaded up on ibuprofen, slathered on muscle rubs, and somehow got myself to the event. I powered through. And then? I was bedridden for three days. Rising from a chair without excruciating pain became a three-year battle. During that time, I sought help from hundreds of medical professionals and healers, each offering a piece of the puzzle.
That experience changed everything. It was no longer just about my recovery—it was about making sure others didn’t have to go through the same struggle alone. That’s why I became a chiropractor. This isn’t just my career. It’s personal.
– Dr. Noah Volz, DC, CAS, ERYT200
Working with Dr. Volz
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic (2018) – Life West Chiropractic College – Hayward, CA USA
Massage Therapist Certification (2008) – Ashland Institute of Massage – Ashland, OR USA
Yoga Instructor Training Certification (2007) – Eugene School of Yoga – Eugene, OR USA
Ayurveda Internship (2006) – Active Life Acupuncture and Physical Therapy – Eugene OR
Clinical Ayurveda Internship (2005) – California College of Ayurveda – Nevada City, CA
American Vedic Institute (2004) – Ayurvedic Health Counselor – Sante Fe, NM USA
Yoga Teacher Certification (2002) – Cintra Brown Yoga – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics (2002) – Fort Lewis College – Durango, CO USA
Undergraduate Student (2000) – Southern Denmark School of Business – Esbjerg, Denmark
Certifications
CERT – Community Emergency Response Team
Fellowship of Functional Neurology from IAFNR
OnBase U Pitching and Hitting Certification
RaquetFit Serve Certification
Active Release Technique Spine and Lower Extremity Certification
Selective Function Movement Assessment 1 Certification
Neuro-Kinetic Therapy Level 1 Certification
Advanced Muscle Reconditioning
Teaching Engagements
Pancha Karma Technician at Ashland Ayurveda
Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training Teacher at Yoga Durango
Yoga and Anatomy Teacher Training Teacher at Om Sweet Om Yoga Studio
Ayurveda 101 Teacher at Banyan Botanicals
Ayurvedic Spa training at Waterstone Spa
Ayurvedic Massage training at Ashland Institute of Massage
Ayurvedic Cooking Class at Namaste Health Center in Durango, CO
Ayurvedic Cooking Class at Ashland Food Co-op
Continuing Education
2024- Pain in the Frame: The Neuromatrix Approach to Pain
2024 – Concussion Masterclass with IAFNR
2023- Diploma in Osteopathic Positional Release – Strain/Counterstrain
2023 – PESI Neuroscience based Interventions for anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation
2023- Global Rehab and Injury Prevention Online
2022 – Child Neurodevelopmental Disorders with Dr. Melillo
2022 – Spinal Stenosis Bootcamp from Spine Mobility
2021- Functional Neurology Seminars
2021- Onbase University Online
2020- Raquetfit, Las Vegas
2019- Parker Seminars- Las Vegas
2019- Active Release Technique LE 1- Hayward
2018- Selective Function Movement Assessment-San Francisco
2018- American Chiropractic Association Sports Council Sports Symposium
2018- Active Release Technique Spine 1-San Francisco
2018- Forward Thinking Chiropractic Association Conference-St. Louis, Missouri
2018- Neuro-Kinetic Therapy Level 1, Cleveland, OH
2018- Global Rehab and Injury Prevention (GRIP) Lower Extremity-San Jose
2018- International Association of Functional Neurology Conference, Las Vegas
2017- Got Documentation with Dr. Gregg Friedman-Oakland
2017- ChiroFitness Cervical and Pelvis Adjusting-Oakland
2017- Mastering Brain Chemistry-San Francisco
2016- Mastering Blood Chemistry- San Francisco
Recent Articles
A New Perspective on Post-Concussion Syndrome: The Role of Inflammation and Potential for a Broader Syndrome
Research suggests post-concussion syndrome may be part of a broader group of conditions caused by inflammation in the brain. This has important implications for understanding and treating persistent symptoms after concussions and other injuries or illnesses.
The Diaphragm’s Postural Duties Take a Back Seat When Breathing Demands Increase
New research shows that postural activation of the diaphragm muscle decreases when respiratory demand rises. This could have implications for spine stability during exercise or respiratory disease.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic for Tension Headaches
Upper cervical chiropractic can be an effective treatment for tension headaches. If you experience headaches you may want to try this gentle method of chiropractic.
