About Us
Health First Chiropractic has been serving patients in Western Washington since 1988 with quality chiropractic care. We strive to provide the highest clinical expertise in a caring environment.
We strive to get our patients better with the least amount of adjusting. To accomplish this goal, we use what is known as the Blair Technique. The Blair Technique is a precise and gentle adjusting method, designed to stabilize the spine with very little adjusting and helps to create long term correction and stability.
Health First has been active in the community since our founding in 1988. We provide free public health screenings, ergonomic and back care classes, and we conduct annual food drives to supply our local food bank.
There are three Health First offices to serve you: Sedro-Woolley in Skagit County, Marysville in Snohomish County and Capital Hill in King County.
Skagit County-
Adam Klassen DC
Dr. Adam Klassen spent most his life in Wausau, Wisconsin. He later graduated from the University of Wisconsin majoring in Pre-Chiropractic. He then attended Palmer College of Chiropractic and graduated with a focus in Upper Cervical approach.
Dr. Klassen and his wife Dorie, moved to Sedro Woolley, Washington to pursue his passion of being an Upper Cervical Chiropractor. “The best part about being a Chiropractor is helping those who are suffering just like I once was. It is also exciting to be apart of the world’s largest drug free profession!”
Adam and Dorie love living in the northwest. “The culture and beautiful scenery makes it the perfect place to live and practice!”
Snohomish County-
Robert Clarke DC
Dr. Robert Clarke grew up in Allen Park, Michigan. He then attended Hillsdale College where his focus was in pre-med. After graduating he decided to switch from pre med and enrolled in Palmer College of Chiropractic and graduated with a focus in Upper Cervical approach.
Dr. Clarke and his wife Melissa, moved to Marysville, Washington to practice Upper Cervical Chiropractic in Snohomish County. Proudly Dr. Clarke states; “I now have the privilege to impact so many lives, whether it’s helping an elderly woman recover from a car accident or helping a little boy’s sinus infection makes me proud to be a chiropractor.”
Robert and Melissa enjoy hiking, camping and exploring all that the northwest has to offer, “living in the northwest is just what the doctor ordered!”
David Croxford DC
Dr. Croxford was born in Montana and was raised in Washington. Out of high school he became a machinist for 11 years. After 9/11 and the downturn of the Aerospace Industry he was re-educated in the field of Massage Therapy. Thats when Dr. Croxford came to the understanding that our bodies are self healing organisms and decided to further my studies in the field of Chiropractic. He graduated from Sherman College of Chiropractic. During that time I was introduced to the Blair technique by Dr. Perry Rush. “My favorite quote from BJ that I always shared at school was “Find it, Adjust it, and leave it alone.” I love chiropractic and it’s ability to reconnect people to a part of themselves that they believe is lost or didn’t even know existed. Everyone needs to know that their bodies ability to heal is greater than anyone has permitted them to believe,” states Dr. Croxford. Currently he reside in Marysville, WA with his wife Daisy and 4 children Spencer, Alexis, Ezra and Jacqueline. He loves to camp and hike in the beautiful mountains of Washington, riding his 3-wheeler and getting together with family.
King County-
Mychal Beebe DC
Dr. Mychal Beebe is a Connecticut native who graduated Cum Laude from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Bio-Science. Dr. Beebe moved to the San Francisco Bay area to attend Life Chiropractic College West.
In Seattle, WA, Dr. Beebe is passionate about connecting people mind body and spirit with excellent upper cervical chiropractic care. “I became an Upper Cervical Chiropractor because I want to provide a natural, effective health care option that empowers people. When someone comes to me with a problem I recognize how dynamic and unique each body is. Chiropractic is the health care option that allows me to take into consideration the whole person, and use my hands, heart, and mind to help their body begin to heal naturally from within.”
In Mychal’s free time she enjoys riding horses, skiing, pottery, but most of all camping and hiking with her German Shepherd, Teton!
Ken Swinford DC
Dr. Ken Swinford is a Northwest native who grew up locally in Bothell WA. Dr. Swinford earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West, and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesology from Washington State University. He served the United States as a Marine between 2000 and 2006 and was deployed overseas to Iraq during his time of service. Dr. Swinford recently returned to his home state of Washington with his wife Stephanie and his son Kellen. When asked why he chose to become a Chiropractor, he states, “I decided to become an upper cervical Chiropractor because I found this approach to be the most powerful and dynamic way to helping others achieve optimum health. I am so excited to be back in the great Northwest serving the community with passion and purpose!”
In his free time Ken enjoys spending time with his wife, running around the house with his son, exercising and staying connected with friends and family.
