Dr. Terrance Manning II, ND, RMSK
Vice President
Terrance Manning II, ND, RMSK is a regenerative medicine specialist practicing in the Portland, OR metro area. He has specialty training and focuses on non surgical treatment of joint, tendon, and ligament issues. He practices at RestorePDX and teaches at the National University of Natural Medicine. Upon graduation from naturopathic medical school, he was the first in the nation to complete a 3-year residency specifically focused on interventional orthopedic and orthobiologic treatments (i.e. regenerative medicine). Dr. Manning is a leader in the field and his profession using diagnostic imaging to identify and treat the root cause of an individual’s specific pain and providing precision placement of regenerative medicine injections. His breadth of training, affirmation of the Vis Medicatrix Naturae (the healing power of nature), and clinical experience helps him to integrate natural and conventional modalities with the goal to provide the best outcomes for his patients.
Dr. Ryan Minarik, ND, LAC
Treasurer
Ryan Minarik, ND, LAC. has a specialty in sports and regenerative medicine with a focus on using treatment modalities such as dry needling, prolotherapy, regenerative injections, and other ultrasound-guided procedures. He has received advanced training in prolotherapy and orthobiologic injections from numerous organizations including AAOM, AOAPRM, HHPF, and TOBI as well as musculoskeletal ultrasound training for injections and hydrodissection. He has experience treating a wide range of clients, from weekend warriors with chronic degenerative conditions to professional-level and Olympic athletes. He co-founded and owns Elixia Wellness Group and co-owns FoRM Health, both multi-practitioner integrative medicine clinics in Portland, OR. The latter is a collaborative clinic focusing on functional and regenerative medicine, underscoring Dr. Minarik’s belief and philosophy in the importance of a multi-factorial approach to joint and musculoskeletal injury recovery.
MJ Atkins, ND
Director
Dr. MJ Atkins is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and has been in practice for over 15 years in Victoria, BC. Dr. Atkins believes strongly in identifying and treating the root cause of an issue and not just focusing on the treatment of symptoms. He emphasizes an evidence based approach to patient care and has a special interest in supporting his patients' recovery process through pain and injury utilizing regenerative injection therapies including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), prolotherapy, hyaluronic acid, and cortisone. Dr. Atkins uses ultrasound-guidance for orthopedic injections to help ensure safety, accuracy, and efficacy.
Dr. Atkins lives on the Saanich Peninsula with his family and is an adoptive father. He is an avid nature-lover who enjoys all that the Peninsula has to offer whether paddle boarding, playing hockey, gardening, or hiking with his dogs. When not outdoors, you can find him in the kitchen preparing delicious meals.
Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM
Founding Board Member
Noel Peterson ND, DAAPM has practiced integrative regenerative medicine in Lake Oswego since 1978. He serves as the Medical Director of Oregon Regenerative Medicine, a multi-discipline practice dedicated to empowering people to create optimal health and active longevity through education, inspiration, and natural therapy. He has focused his practice on regenerative medicine and Prolotherapy since 1989, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) since 2006, and Adipose-Derived Tissue therapies since 2012. Dr. Peterson is Certified in Prolotherapy by the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine (AAOMED.org). He serves on the scientific Institutional Review Board of the International Cellular Medicine Society (cellmedicinesociety.org), representing physicians and researchers from over 35 countries who share a mission to provide scientifically credible and medically appropriate cell-based treatments to informed patients.
Dr. Peterson is recognized for his expertise in the practice of Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Autologous Biocellular regenerative medicine. He has served as international clinical faculty for AAOM’s Certification program in Interventional and Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine (IROM), teaching annual IROM courses in prolotherapy at the Peruvian National Institute for Rehabilitation in Lima, Peru, and with the Latin American Association of Orthopedic Medicine in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2016 his clinic started the profession’s first CMNE approved integrative residency training program in Regenerative Orthopedics. His peer-reviewed investigational work has been published in both the American Journal of Surgery and the Journal of Prolotherapy.
Mareshah Dunning, ND
Board Member
Dr. Mareshah Dunning is a staff physician at the Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine, graduating at the top of her medical school class at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in the Regenerative Medicine Honor’s track. She completed a 2-year residency at Sonoran University under Dr. Klee Bethel, an interventional anesthesiologist and general surgeon, where she honed her skills in fluoroscopy-guided injections and interventional techniques. Additionally, she is certified in diagnostic ultrasound with RMSK certification through the APCA. She also is the faculty lead of the Regenerative Medicine Honors Track and teaches Advanced Topics in Regenerative Medicine at Sonoran University of Health Sciences where she mentors students to distinguish themselves in Naturopathic regenerative medicine. As an educator, she hopes to instill and share a high standard of care that is founded on science, safe practice, and efficacy.
Dr. Dunning focuses on treating pain and musculoskeletal conditions using physical and interventional techniques, regenerative solutions, and devices. Her goal in patient care is to find evidence-based and innovative solutions for pain, performance, and quality of life in athletes and the everyday person, emphasizing a whole-person approach to treatment and patient care utilizing Naturopathic principles and the therapeutic order. She provides comprehensive treatment plans using diverse modalities to provide effective solutions that are individualized to patient’s needs and preferences.
Adam Geiger, ND
Founding Board Member
Dr. Adam Geiger is a naturopathic physician specializing in musculoskeletal ultrasound and orthopedic medicine. Dr. Geiger graduated from the University of Michigan with an honors degree in biochemistry. His interest in natural medicine was sparked by research projects investigating cellular mechanisms of natural compounds. With a desire to bring his background in biochemistry to patient care, he enrolled at Bastyr University and completed the Naturopathic Medicine program in 2005. He was selected for a two year residency in nutritional and orthopedic medicine with Thomas Dorman, MD at the Paracelsus Clinic and was trained in Cyriax orthopedics and prolotherapy.
He remained on staff there until 2009 and in 2010 he started his private practice in Seattle specializing in regenerative and orthopedic medicine.Dr. Geiger has continued training in prolotherapy and regenerative injection treatments with the Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection, American Association of Orthopedic Medicine and the American Academy of Musculoskeletal Medicine. In 2015, he began training in musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnostics and guided injections. He was the first naturopathic physician in WA state to earn RMSK certification as an APCA/ARDMS Musculoskeletal Sonographer. He is a founding member of the Naturopathic Orthopedic Medicine Academy and is committed to excellence in clinical education and ensuring that Washington residents have access to the full scope of naturopathic medicine.
Patrick Chapman, ND
Founding Board Member
Dr. Patrick Chapman was born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA. He moved to Oregon in 1991 to obtain his undergraduate degree from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon (Spanish, Studio Art, and Pre- Med). After a stint living abroad in Ecuador teaching University English in 1996/97, he completed his naturopathic medical degree at the Natural College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) in 2003. He is the co-owner of Sellwood Family Medicine with his lovely wife Leigh Ann, where he has enjoyed practicing family medicine for eighteen years. Dr. Patrick is looking forward to launching his new practice, Point Wellness, in Cannon Beach, Oregon in April 2021.
He has a clinical focus in diabetes, sports medicine, prolotherapy, platelet rich plasma injections, musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnosis and needle guidance. He has previously volunteered his time by serving in various professional roles: Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP) and the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine. He is also an active participant in the OANP and member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. In addition to specializing in musculoskeletal injuries, he also enjoys working with both pediatric and adult autoimmune diabetes.
Outside of naturopathic medicine his interests include: gardening, wood working, surfing, pottery, and spending time with his family and friends. Dr. Patrick likes to find himself submersed in nature and spending his free time exploring. Docere, the Latin root for doctor, means to instruct and teach. Dr. Patrick is a natural and gifted teacher and enjoys teaching various subjects: self-care, medicine, anatomy, surfing, and art.
