Staff

Dr. Stefanie Lowe is the owner of Alive Chiropractic and Rehabilitation. She is a Chiropractic Physician specializing in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation with a passion for helping people overcome pain and improve physical function. 

Dr. Lowe has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Alberta, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Masters of Science in Sports Medicine and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from the University of Western States.  

She previously worked as a Kinesiologist for 4 years, rehabilitating patients with disabling physical injuries and chronic pain, and concurrently worked as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. In her youth she participated in competitive soccer and dance and taught various disciplines of dance for 5 years. 

By combining her extensive background in exercise science and rehabilitation with her sports medicine and chiropractic education, Dr. Lowe is able to treat a diverse population and a wide variety of injuries and conditions. 

When not busy treating patients, Dr. Lowe enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and exploring the vast beauty the Columbia Gorge has to offer. 

Please note Dr. Lowe is currently on maternity leave and is referring all of her patients to Dr. Leah Dash, DC and Dr. Spencer Freeman, DC while she is away.

Dr. Leah Dash is a Chiropractic Physician who specializes in women's and children's health. She has additional training in pregnancy and postpartum care, including the Webster Technique, and she is a certified Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy provider. She also has experience treating children of all ages, including infants.

Dr. Dash has a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from the University of Western States.  She also previously worked as an EMT for four years. 

Originally from Florida, Dr. Dash came to the PNW to complete her Chiropractic education and she and her husband fell in love with the scenery and culture of The Columbia Gorge and decided to make it their home.

In her free time, Dr. Dash enjoys hiking, kayaking, and woodworking but welcomes any excuse to explore the Columbia Gorge. 

Dr. Spencer Freeman is a chiropractic physician with a passion for helping people recover from a wide range of painful conditions. He treats patients of all ages and demographics, working on musculoskeletal conditions from head to toe. 

Dr. Freeman has a Bachelor’s degree in biology from Kalamazoo College in Michigan, and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from the University of Western States. Prior to attending chiropractic school, he worked as a research assistant for a year in Kenya, studying spotted hyenas. 

Dr. Freeman grew up in Michigan, but always sought to move west due to his love for the outdoors and his passion for hiking, camping and rock climbing. He is very excited to live and work in the Columbia River Gorge. 

Rosie Nocita is a licensed massage therapist who treats people of all shapes and sizes and uses a combination of modalities, including Swedish massage, Shiatsu, Thai massage, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. 

Her greatest strengths are her willingness to listen and her skills in palpation, which help her to quickly find and work on problem areas. 

She doesn’t adhere to the same routine for every massage, but will tailor the experience to your needs to ensure that you walk out feeling better. So whether you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with everyday aches and pains, or just need to relax, Rosie has got you covered! 

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Rosie moved to Michigan to get her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Kalamazoo College, and continued west from there. Rosie attended the Oregon School of Massage and graduated in 2021. 

In her free time, Rosie loves camping, hiking, rock climbing and creating art.

Amanda is the friendly face you will see when you walk through the door, the voice on the phone scheduling your next appointment, and the one figuring out all the insurance complexities to help your road to feeling better go as smoothly as possible!

Hazelnut is a hypoallergenic and non-shedding golden doodle (golden retriever x poodle). She is very friendly and loves belly rubs and cuddles. She provides complementary therapy to all patients in exchange for attention and love.