Dr. Linda J. DeGroot, D.C.

Dr. Linda DeGroot is a native of Washington State; she attended Central Washington University, and then graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in 1986 receiving her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. She has practiced here in Renton at our current location since 1988.

Dr. DeGroot's specialty is family chiropractic including pediatrics to geriatrics, sports injuries, whiplash and work related injuries. She believes in the team approach, by working collectively with the patient's medical doctor, physical therapist, naturopath or massage therapists when needed, while striving to enhance the total care and attain the best outcome for each case. She feels that clear communication with the patient and their healthcare provider is of the utmost importance.

Dr. DeGroot states, "I feel the greatest resource of our community is the people that live and work here. I am dedicated to providing the finest healthcare possible to our patients and that individual attention to each patient's concerns is the foremost interest of our clinic."

Dr. DeGroot's Professional Background includes:

Professional Positions:

• 1992-1993 Chiropractic Affairs - Super Chair person with WSCA
• 1992-1993 Panel Member for the Chiropractic Guideline Committee

State Positions:

• 1993-1994 Washington State Chiropractic Disciplinary Board
• 1994-2002 Washington State Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission
• 2004-Current Labor and Industry Chiropractic Advisory Committee

Certifications:

• 1994-Current Chiropractic Sports Physician, Emphasis on Total Care of the Injured Athlete
• 1996-1997 Cervical acceleration/deceleration trauma in diagnosis, treatment and management and whiplash related temporomandibular joint disorders
  
• 1999-2000/2002 Low speed rear impact automobile crash reconstruction of LOSRIC including principles of mathematics, physics, biomechanics, and occupant kinematics, with participation in 48 human volunteer, full scale crashes and their analysis

Services she performs:

• Palmer Chiropractic Adjusting Techniques
  
• Flexion - Distraction Technique for Spinal Disc Injuries
  
• Non-Force Spinal Manipulation & Drop Table Adjusting Technique
  
• Exercise Rehabilitation
  
• Sports Injury Management
  
• Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
  
• Mechanical Tractioning
  
• Manuel Therapy
  
• Ice/Heat Therapy

Jaeleen
Medical Administrative Assistant, Chiropractic Assistant,
Licensed X-Ray Technician, Laser Therapy Technician

Jaeleen plays a key role in keeping our office running smoothly. Her main focus is billing insurance companies, L & I claims, and motor vehicle collisions. She also assists with patient exams, performs x-rays and laser therapy. Jaeleen received her Medical Administrative Assistant certification at Bryman College and is HIPPA, OSHA, AIDS and CPR certified. She has been with Dr. DeGroot's Chiropractic Office since August 2004.