Dr. Lisa Radley – DPT, MBA, OCS, CMTPT, Clinic Director/Physical Therapist

Lisa was born and raised in Binghamton, NY. She grew up hiking, camping, and kayaking with her family, along with playing organized sports including lacrosse and soccer. Lisa attended Ithaca College in upstate New York where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Clinical Health Studies in 2011, became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in 2012, and completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013. Dr. Radley started her career in Washington, DC at National Rehabilitation Hospital in a mixed orthopedic and neurological outpatient clinic where she became a Certified Graston Technique Provider and certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling through Myopain Seminars.

Dr. Radley’s passion for outdoor adventure, commitment to excellence through continuous learning, and desire to empower others to reach their highest potential through a holistic treatment approach enticed her to pursue travel physical therapy. This permitted Dr. Radley to explore and expand her skills in a variety of outpatient and skilled nursing facilities throughout New Hampshire. Dr. Radley’s final travel assignment brought her to Arctic Chiropractic Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy in Anchorage Alaska where she is excited to join an experienced multidisciplinary team of therapists to optimize health, wellness, and a pain-free life for all Alaskans.  Please come to Arctic Chiropractic Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy to allow us to help you restore function and return to the activities you love in this beautiful state of Alaska.

Dr. Daniel Buckley – Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Buckley was born and raised Fairbanks, Alaska. He found himself drawn to Chiropractic after recovering from a low back injury he suffered during a cross country ski race in high school. He was puzzled when a trip to ‘The Doctor’ did not involve a subsequent visit to the pharmacy, rather, he was sold on the recuperative powers of Chiropractic care.

In 2017, Dr. Buckley completed his Chiropractic education at the Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. Though he will miss the barbeque, he is happy to be back home in Alaska where he grew up, residing in the state that he loves. When Dr. Buckley is not helping others get our of pain or maintain their health, he enjoys any athletic activity, including playing with the Anchorage Water Polo Club and traveling to foreign countries. He looks forward to meeting you!

Dr. Dana Strager – DPT, Senior Physical Therapist

Dr. Dana Strager is originally from New York, where she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York Institute of Technology in 2010. Dana has trained all over, from New York, to Hawaii, to Alaska furthering her educations She is thankful for her opportunities to work with varied patients including orthopedic, amputees, and neurologic conditions to help them meet their personal health goals. Sha has also proudly obtained a certification in LSBT-BIG to have a better understating and be able to better help patients with Parkinson’s Disease.

When she is not working, Dana enjoys being outdoors as much as possible. Whether its camping, hiking, skiing, running, or biking, she is outside soaking up as much sunshine as she can.

Christina Hakala, Physical Therapy Assistant

Christina grew up in Houston, Texas where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Concentration in Exercise from Stephen F. Austin State University. After receiving her Bachelors, she attended Lone Star College and received an Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapy Assistant.

During the summers between her studies, Christina had the opportunity to work in remote Alaska where she fell in love with this beautiful state, and decided to permanently move up north. In her free time, you will find her taking advantage of the outdoors through hiking and skiing, but she’ll equally enjoy a rainy day with a good book. Christina is excited to be part of the Arctic Chiropractic team and help Alaskans through their rehabilitative care!

Erin Gomez – Office Administrator

Erin’s journey from Tacoma, Washington to Anchorage, Alaska, is a testament to love, adventure, and dedication. She met her high school sweetheart in Anchorage, where they married and built a blended family of six children. As a military spouse, Erin has explored the West Coast from Arizona to California to Washington State, alongside her active-duty Airforce husband.

With a background in healthcare, including work in multidisciplinary clinics and a chiropractic office in Renondo Beach, California, Erins passion lies in helping others. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, family time, camping, fishing in Alaskan summers, and savoring a cup of coffee. Now back in Alaska, Erin is delighted to continue serving her community in the state she loves.

Natalie – Admin Assistant

Originally from Anchorage, Natalie has lived in many states including Ohio, Arizona, and Washington. She returned home to Alaska in 2012 and has resided in Anchorage ever since.

Natalie has a passion for helping her community to live a happy and pain-free lifestyle, and enjoys watching the progression of a patients health.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time traveling or outdoors with her son Jamison and family or an occasional night in and an binge worthy show.

Thomas Chivers – Licensed Massage Therapist

Thom was born in California and raised in several of the native villages throughout Alaska. He was an Army medic for 13 years and was pursuing more advanced medical training when a head injury that occurred during training in 2014 forced him to reevaluate and change his plans and goals for his future.

Thom graduated in 2015 from the Alaska Career College with honors in the massage therapy program, and graduated from the Arizona School of Acupuncture for Oriental Medicine with honors and a master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Before returning to Alaska, Thom worked with the University of Southern Arizona’s Football and Track programs as well as several Olympic athletes and professional sports teams. Upon returning to Alaska, Thom is currently focusing his efforts on massage helping the patients at Arctic achieved better health thru self-care.

Caine – Licensed Massage Therapist

Caine is a Licensed Massage Therapist living and working in the Anchorage area. Educated locally, Caine graduated with honors and is a lifelong learner who continues to take additional courses so he will be able to apply different modalities to the treatment of his clients.

Caine has a natural drive to help people and enjoys applying Massage Therapy to alleviate discomfort and pain in his clients. When not at work, Caine enjoys hiking, snowboarding, playing chess and painting.

Daniel – Licensed Massage Therapist

Daniel is a local Licensed Massage Therapist, born and raised in Alaska. He specializes in Swedish massage, both deep tissue and light touch, Tahi massage, acupressure, Reiki, chakra balancing, crystal healing, tuning fork therapy, cupping, and gua’sha. Daniels touch is very relaxing and simultaneously deeply therapeutic, using intuitive energy healing to compliment manual therapy and stretching techniques.

Outside of the workplace, you can often find him training in consciousness movement and marital arts such as Tai Chi, qigong, fire spinning and Kung-Fu for the purposes of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual alignment. He also deeply loves exploring the great outdoors, climbing, camping, meditation, breathwork, making music, doing energy work, spending quality time with his loved ones, playing video games, and learning new skills.

He was led to massage therapy through a series of life changing events starting with his career as a union iron worker. In 2018 Daniel experienced a 25ft fall through a roof hands and face first while on the job. After extensive therapy, a newfound love of meditation, and healing both physically and spiritually he began to more seriously shift his focus from construction to the healing arts. In 2021 Danile and his now fiancé Genevieve, travelled to Hawaii to become reiki certified. In the year following he pursued massage therapy to expand his healing alongside Genevieve.

Long term he and his partners goals are to create a healing center out in nature, centered around loving kindness, martial movement, energy healing, sound healing, and sustainable living with the land. In the meantime, he works with the compassion and integrity to be the change he wants to see in the world.

Rhiannon Rolan – Licensed Massage Therapist

Rhiannon is a passionate licensed massage therapist with over 20 years of experience in the medical field that includes experience as a combat medica in the Army. Her profound expertise blends clinical knowledge with a holistic approach to wellness, offering clients a unique and effective healing experience. Specializing in therapeutic modalities such as Swedish, Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy, Rhiannon skillfully customizes sessions to promote relaxation, reduce pain, ease muscular tension which helps to restore mobility and enhance the overall well-being of her clients.

Outside of work, Rhiannon loves to spend time in the kitchen creating culinary delights with her family. She also loves spending as much time as she can outdoors enjoying all the wonders of Alaska or just lounging with a good book and relaxing with her 2- and 4-legged family.

Shannon – Licensed Massage Therapist

Shannon has been a Massage Therapist since 1999. She grew up in Southern California and moved to Alaska in 2002. She traveled throughout South East Alaska before settling in Anchorage. In 2005, she married the love of her life and began to make a name for herself as an LMT in Anchorage. Shannon is licensed in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Acupressure, Reflexology, Therapeutic, and Sports massage, often incorporating advanced Myofascial techniques throughout her sessions. Shannon loves helping others, spending time with family and friends, traveling, hiking, and enjoying Alaska.

Alma John – Licensed Massage Therapist

Alma has been practicing Massage Therapy both in Alaska and California for over 15 years. Alma specializes in prenatal, deep tissue, circulatory, Thai, and medical massage. Alma enjoys treating patients with a combination of spa-like techniques.

In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her son; together they go fishing, hiking, and snowboarding. She also loves to dance and listen to live music. Her goals are to bring holistic health and relaxation to patients in need.