Northwood Health Center was the vision of Dr. Steve DeShaw since beginning practice in Woodburn in 1974. This vision ultimately became a reality 10 years later. The backbone of Northwood Health Center is chiropractic under the gentle hands of Dr. DeShaw and Dr. Daniel Miller.

Chiropractic Care:

Chiropractic is the science, philosophy and art of removing nervous interference of the spine by hand. When pressure is applied to the nerves of the spinal column, ultimately each and every cell those nerves control will be adversely affected. By removing that pressure, the cells have the ability to achieve optimum health and function. Whether that is pumping of the heart, feeling of the skin or power of the muscles, each cell needs to be free of interference.

                                                                      If the interference is the result of trauma, such as injuries from a car crash or work related accident, our thorough examination and x-rays will direct the doctors towards the most effective path of healing. We will discuss and show you in detail the findings of your x-rays and examination and give you our recommendations so you may make the best decision in your treatment needs. Then the specific motions of the chiropractic adjustments will help control the healing nature of the injuries. Without this assistance, the injuries will heal abnormally with limited function and increased discomfort.

It is also important for children to be checked and treated to prevent small problems from becoming major health concerns. By allowing the developing child to be at optimum health on all levels, their potential is substantially increased and their quality of life will reflect it.

Steve DeShaw, D.C., P.C., F.I.C.C.

Dr. Steve has been in practice since 1974. His vision of a multi-discipline health care facility initiated the production of Northwood Health Center in 1984 where he has been the owner and administrator ever since. His dream of providing the highest quality health care to the patients of Northwood is a reality with the utilization of all the specialties offered at our center. Educational and Professional Background:

Following Dr. Steve’s graduation from Western States Chiropractic College in 1974, he has gone on to continue his education in many fields associated with our patients’ needs in order to better serve them. He has completed post-graduate courses in radiology (x-ray), spinal trauma associated with automobile crashes, collision reconstruction, spinal rehabilitation and biomechanics of the spine. In his 28 years of practice, he has been very influential in the chiropractic associations of Oregon currently as a Board member and two-time past president.

Dr. Steve was one of the first physicians to incorporate physical rehabilitation in his office utilizing a state-of-the-art weight room facility and an indoor swimming pool.

He is also a pioneer in the field of industrial medicine focusing on injury prevention. Northwood Health Center consults and serves over 100 companies in their human resources program.

Dr. Steve has been surrounded by the beneficial aspects associated with chiropractic and natural health care alternatives. His philosophy of providing drug-free health care to as many people as possible has allowed thousands of people from across the nation to benefit from his knowledge and treatment. He loves serving people and hopes to continue helping his patients for many years to come.

Daniel J. Miller, D.C., C.C.S.P. 

Dr. Dan has provided chiropractic and rehabilitative care at Northwood Health Center since graduating in 1994. After a football injury in high-school, Dr. Dan was told by his medical doctor that he would be fine in a couple of weeks. Six months later and still unable to stand more than 30 minutes at a time, chiropractic helped him recover and function in his life again. It was then that Dr. Dan knew chiropractic was his future.

Education and Experience:

In addition to graduating from Western States Chiropractic College with a doctorate in chiropractic (D.C.), Dr. Dan has received his degree as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP). He has a strong background in rehabilitation, including strength and conditioning, muscle testing and occupational consulting. He has taken courses on Collision Reconstruction with Texas A&M University as well as many other classes on post-auto collision injuries. He is often called upon by other physicians, attorneys and industrial clients to perform evaluations and impairment ratings on their patients and provide his expert opinion.

Dr. Dan is the current editor for the Chiropractic Association of Oregon’s news publication and has authored publications addressing automobile collision injuries, worker’s compensation injuries, and articles on other areas of health care to better educate the public and other professions that assist in the health care arena.

Dr. Miller’s Philosophy:

Dr. Dan tries to teach and live a life of health for himself and his family. His drug-free philosophy in life is a perfect companion to the philosophy of chiropractic. When the body is allowed to heal itself as God intended, without the use of toxic drugs or invasive surgeries, the outcome will be much healthier and more effective in the long run.