Walker Road Chiropractic in Beaverton
Zane R. Gard, DC
Dr. Gard has been improving (saving! restoring!) people’s quality of life for more than 22 years with personalized chiropractic care.
He brings years of experience, education, and ongoing training to help each person and address his/her unique situation. Dr. Gard’s training and professional experience include:
- Graduate of University of Western States
- A clinical instructor for Activator Methods International.
- Adjunct faculty for the University of Western States as clinical instructor for the Activator Technique
- Certified in Applied Kinesiology and has served as a teaching assistant (with more than 800 training hours) for the Portland Area Applied Kinesiology Certification Course
- Advance Certification on Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology (Graduates of this program have received the most in-depth, science-based training available today. The program covers the entire spectrum from the physics of motor-vehicle crashes to human biomechanics to diagnostics and management.)
- Certified in Kennedy Decompression Technique. (Read more at kennedytechnique.com).
- Certified in Active Therapeutic Movement (ATM2™).
- Candidate for Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, Electro-acupuncture and Darkfield/Phase Contrast Microscopy
- Member of the International Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Association, the International College of Applied Kinesiology, the Oregon Chiropractic Association, and American Mensa.
Surrounded by medical doctors and osteopaths from a young age, Dr. Gard observed early the practical benefits of chiropractic care—including restoring people’s quality of life. When you talk with Dr. Gard, you’ll often hear him say that he “saves lives through the power of chiropractic care.”
Dr. Gard officially started his holistic healthcare journey and subsequent training in 1982. Today, he maintains over 100 hours per year of continuing education in courses covering applied kinesiology, advanced adjusting techniques, nutrition, herbology, and internal medicine.
To meet each person’s needs, Dr. Gard has trained in and provides a blend of numerous chiropractic approaches and techniques to give you the most effective solutions. He also enjoys educating people and providing them with practical steps to improve their health.
Dr. Gard leads a skilled team at Walker Road Chiropractic in Beaverton, Oregon, which is near the larger city of Portland. Dr. Gard also lives in Beaverton with his wife and their two daughters. In his spare time, he serves on the board of directors for the Columbia Aviation Association, where he loves to share and enjoy his passion for aviation.
W. Kyle Padilla, DC
Dr. Padilla is a native Oregonian dedicated to helping people reach their God-given potential for life and wellbeing. His interest in the medical field was first discovered while volunteering on the local fire department after high school and he went on to become certified as an emergency medical technician. While studying to become an EMT, he was continually awed by the incredible beauty and design of the human body.
In college, he worked part-time on an ambulance for Dallas Fire and EMS and began pursuing a career in emergency medicine. When his father was tragically and unexpectedly diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2017, he gave up his spot in the upcoming paramedic program in order to be closer to family. In the difficult months that followed, a sense of calling towards natural, preventative healthcare began to solidify and he made the decision to become a chiropractor.
While in chiropractic school, Dr. Padilla was introduced to the positive impact that gentle, specific adjustments can have on pregnancy and infants. It was such a profound paradigm shift that he went on to choose a pediatric office for his clinical internship. This experience, along with his background, have given him a genuine desire to care for families, expectant mothers, the first responder community, and those struggling with chronic illness. Through holistic chiropractic care, individualized nutrition, and lifestyle education, Dr. Padilla is passionate about finding the root cause of his patients’ health challenges and helping restore their quality of life.
Achievements/Awards
Graduated Cum Laude from Life University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program in Atlanta, GA. The largest single-campus chiropractic school in the world.
Interned under one of Atlanta’s few board-certified pediatric chiropractors who specialized in helping children struggling with neurological challenges such as autism and ADHD.
Basic Certified in Activator Methods technique
Member of the Christian Chiropractors Association
Served in Guatemala with Caring Partners International, a faith-based organization providing medical and chiropractic care to impoverished communities around the world.
Se Habla Español
Enjoyments & Hobbies
In addition to spending time with his beautiful wife and young son, Dr. Padilla enjoys playing music, singing, exploring the great outdoors, and continually finding new places for good sushi.
