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45 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Chiropractic Care in Spokane, WA
Houck Chiropractic has been dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the Spokane community since 1981. Founded by Dr. Mark Houk, our practice was built on the belief that drug-free, personalized care can transform lives by addressing the root causes of pain and dysfunction. Our team of experienced chiropractors, massage therapists, and medical professionals collaborates to create tailored treatment plans that integrate chiropractic adjustments, advanced laser therapy, and targeted medical massage.We specialize in relieving chronic pain, enhancing mobility, and supporting long-term wellness through evidence-based techniques. With over four decades of experience, we remain committed to compassionate care, continuous innovation, and empowering patients to live active, pain-free lives. Our dual clinics in Monroe and Northpointe provide accessible, patient-centered care, ensuring every individual receives the attention and expertise needed to achieve optimal health.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
MLS Laser Therapy
Medical Massage
Prenatal Chiropractic
Sports Injury Recovery
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized care plans combining chiropractic, laser therapy, and massage for comprehensive results.
- Our team includes board-certified chiropractors with decades of combined experience in musculoskeletal health.
- We provide same-day appointments and emergency care for urgent needs.
- Our MLS robotic laser therapy delivers FDA-cleared, research-backed pain relief without surgery.
- We accept major insurance plans, including Medicare, Workers Comp, and auto accident coverage.
What people say
Amazing experience
Friendly staff
Effective treatments
Life-changing results
Personalized care
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Personalized chiropractic adjustments target spinal misalignments to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance nervous system function. Our doctors use manual and instrument-assisted techniques tailored to individual needs, including flexion-distraction therapy for disc-related issues. Patients benefit from reduced inflammation, better posture, and long-term relief from chronic conditions like back pain, neck pain, and headaches.
MLS Laser Therapy
MLS Laser Therapy accelerates tissue repair and reduces pain through synchronized dual-wavelength light energy. This non-invasive treatment addresses arthritis, sports injuries, and nerve pain by stimulating cellular regeneration and circulation. Sessions last 1015 minutes, with noticeable improvement after 23 visits. It complements chiropractic and massage therapies for faster recovery without drugs or surgery.
Medical Massage
Targeted medical massage relieves muscle tension, improves circulation, and supports injury recovery. Our licensed therapists use deep tissue, trigger point, and myofascial techniques to address chronic pain, postural imbalances, and stress. Sessions are customized to individual goals, enhancing mobility and complementing chiropractic care for holistic wellness.
Prenatal Chiropractic
Specialized prenatal adjustments and Webster-certified techniques support maternal comfort and pelvic alignment during pregnancy. This care reduces labor complications, alleviates back pain, and promotes optimal fetal positioning. Patients receive gentle, safe treatments tailored to each trimester, enhancing overall well-being for mother and baby.
Sports Injury Recovery
Sports injury recovery combines chiropractic adjustments, laser therapy, and soft-tissue mobilization to restore function after strains, sprains, or overuse injuries. Our approach reduces downtime, prevents re-injury, and enhances performance through biomechanical analysis and targeted rehabilitation plans tailored to athletes of all levels.
People
Dr. Jay Sherrell
Owner | Chiropractor
Dr. Jay Sherrell, a lifelong athlete, specializes in sports wellness and recovery. With expertise in chiropractic adjustments and laser therapy, he focuses on restoring mobility and managing chronic pain. He leads a collaborative team to deliver personalized care plans integrating chiropractic, massage, and nutrition for long-term health.
Dr. Michael Ferderer
Lead Chiropractor
Dr. Michael Ferderer combines chiropractic care with nutrition and postural strengthening. He uses a multidimensional approach to address pain and dysfunction, emphasizing individualized treatment plans. His background in sports and wellness informs his patient-centered focus on long-term health improvements.
Dr. Colleen Apple
Chiropractor
Dr. Colleen Apple specializes in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care, certified in the Webster Technique. She tailors gentle adjustments for patients of all ages, focusing on creating a safe, supportive environment for healing. Her approach blends sports biomechanics with compassionate, family-centered care.
Bryce Cronquist
Licensed Massage Therapist
Bryce Cronquist specializes in trigger point therapy for chronic pain relief. With over a decade of experience, he uses a calm, results-driven approach to address stubborn pain, helping patients regain mobility and function through targeted, therapeutic massage sessions.
Crystal Corning
Licensed Massage Therapist & Office Manager
Crystal Corning combines 20 years of massage experience with operational leadership. She delivers hands-on care for pain relief while managing clinic operations, ensuring seamless patient experiences. Her dual role reflects her commitment to both clinical excellence and organizational efficiency.
Questions
Do you offer same-day appointments?
Yes, we provide same-day and emergency appointments for urgent pain relief needs.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Aetna, Medicare, Worker’s Comp, auto accident coverage, and many other major insurance plans.
Is chiropractic care safe for pregnant women?
Yes, our prenatal chiropractors use the Webster Technique to safely support maternal and fetal health during pregnancy.
How does MLS Laser Therapy work?
MLS Laser Therapy uses synchronized light wavelengths to reduce inflammation, accelerate tissue repair, and relieve pain without surgery or medication.
Can massage therapy help with chronic pain?
Yes, our medical massage therapists use targeted techniques like deep tissue and trigger point therapy to alleviate chronic pain and improve mobility.
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, arthritis, sciatica, and other musculoskeletal conditions using chiropractic, laser, and massage therapies.
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Reviews (5)
Craig Ferderer
Jun 09, 2022
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Got me in quickly when my back acted up. Relief and now some stability. Very grateful for their professionalism.
Melody Youker
May 17, 2022
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This is a great place to get a massage I have had treatment with all of those who work there and Houk sure knows how to hire folks who are good at this job.
Steve Hopkins
May 10, 2022
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Always professional, courteous and prompt. Have been a patient for 10 years. Thank you Dr Ferderer, Jenny LMT and staff! See you guys soon.
Sarah Jackson
Feb 25, 2022
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I've been to several chiropractic offices and this one by far is the absolute best! The receptionists are all super sweet and the massage therapists and chiropractors have wonderful bedside manner. Even the ones I'm not a patient of say hi and seem to really love what they do. I always look forward to my massages with Bryce because I always leave with so much less pain. Usually I don't even realize how much I'm hurting until after and I feel so much better.
This office is my favorite, I hate going to drs, or waiting, but they are always on top of everything they do, I never have to wait, and like I said before they have great bedside manner. If only I could make every drs office as welcoming as theirs.
This office is my favorite, I hate going to drs, or waiting, but they are always on top of everything they do, I never have to wait, and like I said before they have great bedside manner. If only I could make every drs office as welcoming as theirs.
L. E.
Feb 13, 2022
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Dr. Federe(sp) is great! He has an amazing bed side manner. Easy to talk too, listens to you and is just overall a nice guy. Definitely recommend.
