PROVIDERS

Dr. Nick Speegle, Chiropractic

Dr. Speegle graduated from Parker University College of Chiropractic at the top of his class in 2013. He is certified in active release technique, integrative dry needling, as well as fascial distortion model. He is also certified by the Acupuncture Society of America and the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) to perform chiropractic acupuncture (meridian therapy).

Dr. Speegle was born in Albuquerque, NM and played college football at the University of New Mexico. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2005 and played for two seasons before suffering a career ending back injury. Out of his personal experience with pain and healing, Dr. Speegle developed a true passion for helping others recover from injuries. He especially enjoys facilitating the recovery of fellow athletes.

Dr. Speegle met his wife Jamie in high school, and they were married in 2007.  They have enjoyed an exciting journey together over the years and now love the new adventure of being parents to their sons Cannon and Dodger and their daughter Sloane.

Dr. Eric Shane, Chiropractic

Dr. Eric Shane is a Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP) through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) and is the only DACBSP in the state of New Mexico. He was board certified as such in April 2013. Dr. Shane is also a licensed EMT having earned his licensure through the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in April 2011. Dr. Shane is trained and/or certified in the following: 

  • Integrative Dry Needling (IDN)
  • Graston Technique levels I and II
  • FAKTR level I
  • Active Release Technique (ART) lower extremity and spine
  • Kinesio Taping Practitioner (KTP)
  • Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
  • Cupping therapy

During Dr. Shane’s nine years of practice, he completed a residency in sports medicine at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS) where he served in a variety of positions teaching and treating as a team or event chiropractor. Such events included: Belmont Shores Rugby Club, running St. Paul High School’s training room for all sports (Santa Fe Springs, CA), Aids Lifecycle, Wildflower Triathlon, Men’s Junior National Water Polo for European Tournament series in Hungary and Italy, Taekwondo Mex Games, UCI BMX World Cup at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Woman’s National Water Polo at Women’s Holiday Cup Tournament, Surf City Marathon and AVP Beach Volleyball tournaments.

In the past seven years Dr. Shane has specialized in treating elite athletes in the MLB, NBA, NFL and Track and Field Olympians and is published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine for research on concussions. He has also treated a substantial number of Hollywood personalities including working on the set of Star Wars VII and VIII.

Dr. Shane was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico graduating from La Cueva High School in 2003. He then earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biological and Psychological Functions at Whittier College in Whittier, California. At Whittier College he was a three sports letterman in Baseball, Cross Country, and Track and Field. From there he went on to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic on the Dean’s List at SCUHS in 2010. Dr. Shane then completed his residency in sports medicine at SCUHS in June of 2013.

Adam Bitchell, Corrective Exercise

Adam graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2015 obtaining his Masters Degree in Physical Education before becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in 2020. 

Adam was a three-time All-American distance runner at UNM, and specializes in assessing and correcting movement patterns in runners. He has over three years of experience designing and implementing corrective exercise and injury rehabilitation plans, working with high school and collegiate athletes from a number of different sports. He is welcoming to all populations who wish to address areas of weakness and improve their overall movement quality. Adam's goal is to educate and empower the people he works with, in order to help them better understand how to reduce pain, address weakness and feel stronger. 

Adam was born and raised in Aberystwyth, Wales but has lived in Albuquerque for nearly 10 years. He still runs regularly to keep fit and enjoys spending his free time with his wife Moriah, stepson Zayden, and daughter Zoey. 

ian roberson, Massage Therapy

Ian is a licensed massage therapist trained in several modalities including but not limited to, deep tissue, trigger point, active release therapy, sports massage, and myofascial release. With a lifetime of experience in competitive sports, currently competing as a semi-professional soccer player, Ian has experienced a number of injuries and a variety of rehab processes.

In the journey through athletics and studying the movement and strengthening of the human body, Ian has learned which areas of the body will typically require the most attention in order to facilitate the greatest changes for different people. Ian's approach to massage is efficient and thorough, after communicating with the client about how they are feeling and what they would like to achieve during the session, every step of the process is implemented to achieve those goals. This may include but is not limited to stretching, trigger pointing, active release techniques, cupping, heating, utilizing essential oils.

The sessions will typically require a level of active participation from the client in order to work together towards finding the perfect pressure and to facilitate the active release techniques. Ian's goal is always to implement the greatest positive change in the time that you work together.

rebecca averitt, Massage Therapy

Rebecca is a licensed massage therapist with experience in several modalities including- but not limited to- deep tissue, trigger point, sports, myofascial release and pregnancy. Whether it be injury recovery and/or prevention, tension and stress relief, or general relaxation, she is avid about creating individual client goals and working with her clients to reach those goals.

Rebecca graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2013 and has worked in a variety of settings and locations over her career. She has a deep passion for helping people reach their highest potential.