Alexander Roddvik DC
Alex will make a positive impact on how you view your own state of health. Using chiropractic care, soft tissue techniques, exercise instruction, and lifestyle modifications, Dr. Roddvik will deliver your own specialized individual care plan and guide you toward taking action in the right direction.
Alex Roddvik graduated from the University of Western States in 2011 and has pursued specialty certification in functional rehabilitation, assessment and treatment of motor vehicle injuries, and Graston Technique. He has postdoctoral training in functional neurology through the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, with a diplomate in chiropractic neurology thru American Chiropractic Neurology Board.
Dr. Roddvik comes to Hood River from Oslo, Norway where he previously was a member of the Norwegian national Freestyle Team, competing in moguls. He moved to Hood River to enjoy the multitude of outdoor activities including hiking, windsurfing, mountain biking, and skiing.
Cassie Berger LMT, BS Exercise Science, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Having had several years working in the fitness industry, Cassie has plenty to offer when it comes to working the body! Cassie's approach to health and wellness is entirely holistic, using both her rehabilitative and fitness experiences and perspectives. She believes that every BODY benefits most from an individualized approach tailored by your own goals, health history, preferences, and the science of your individual physiology.
Licensed as a holistic massage and bodywork therapist, Cassie's diverse background made the perfect foundation for her to be well in-tuned with her bodywork. She creates a well-rounded massage experience utilizing her knowledge in light-pressure lymphatic massage, myofascial and triggerproint release, deep tissue, and therapeutic cupping. When it comes to fitness, Cassie's work as a personal trainer gave her experience in functional strength training, pain management, weight-based goals, and pre-/post-natal fitness and recovery. She also works as a comprehensive Pilates instructor using equipment like the Pilates reformer.
When Cassie is not working with her clients, you will probably find her in one of two places - in the gym or outside enjoying everything the PNW has to offer! Having just moved to Hood River from North Carolina, she has a world of west coast exploring to do! Some of her other hobbies include crocheting, yoga and aerial acrobatics, and eating delicious foods!
Leah Dash DC
Dr. Leah Dash is a Chiropractic Physician who specializes in women's and children's health but loves treating people of all ages and genders so bring the whole family! She has additional training in pregnancy and postpartum care, including the Webster Technique, and is also a certified Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy provider.
Dr. Dash has a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from the University of Western States. She has also been a certified EMT since 2008.
Originally from Florida, Dr. Dash came to the PNW to complete her Chiropractic education and she and her husband fell in love with the scenery and culture of The Columbia Gorge and decided to make it their home.
In her free time, Dr. Dash enjoys hiking, kayaking, and woodworking but welcomes any excuse to explore the Columbia Gorge.
Leah Marshall
Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach
A lifetime fitness and health enthusiast, Leah is a personal trainer, spin instructor, health and nutrition coach, and E-RYT 500 certified yoga instructor. Leah holds a master’s degree from New York University and combined with her love of educating others, and passion for a healthy lifestyle. Leah feels that functional fitness; mobility, stability and strength, are the pillars to a healthy, able body. Strength training improves bone health, helps control body fat, and decreases the risk of injury, and Leah feels it’s the perfect pairing to staying healthy and strong in all the other activites her clients love. Leah enjoys working with clients from all walks of life, including helping clients with injury pre-hab and re-hab tools, weightloss and nutrition support, behavior change, and simply creating personalized and beneficial workouts for clients just starting out with strength training. Leah is a breast cancer survivor and has a newfound appreciation for living life to the fullest. Leah loves spending time with her family, mountain biking, learning to wing foil, lifting weights, and practicing yoga in Hood River.
Joleen Wampler-Kendall LMT
Joleen is a Hood River native and graduated from HRVHS before achieving her LMT at Ashmead College of Massage. She spends her free time doing what she has always loved: exploring the spangled trails among the Gorge’s valleys and hillsides. Now, she has a husband and three children who delight in exploring with her.
Joleen enjoy archery, reeling in big fish, skiing, swimming, paddleboarding, martial arts, hiking, biking and softball.
