Dr. Thornburg earned his Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 from the University of Western States, where he also completed a Master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science. This foundation ignited his passion for optimizing human performance, particularly among active individuals navigating the demands of high-intensity pursuits. Early in his career, he immersed himself in Bend’s thriving CrossFit community, honing his skills amid athletes pushing their limits. There, amid the clang of weights and the rhythm of functional movements, Dr. Thornburg refined techniques like the Graston Method and McKenzie Method for disc-related injuries, learning not just to treat pain but to teach patients how to sustain their progress. These experiences sharpened his ability to adapt specialized soft tissue therapies to broader applications, from motor vehicle accident recoveries to everyday musculoskeletal challenges, always with a focus on personalized, goal-aligned plans
