Elise G. Hewitt, DC, CST, DICCP, FICC

Doctor of Chiropractic, CranioSacral Therapist, Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics, Fellow of International College of Chiropractors, Inc.

In her quest to educate others about the role of chiropractic in children’s health care, Dr. Hewitt writes and lectures to audiences nationwide and worldwide - having taught in Canada, Brazil, Spain, and even South Africa.  She is a co-author of the ‘Chiropractic’ chapter in Integrative Pediatric Medicine, part of Andrew Weil’s Integrative Medicine textbook series.  She has been published on many subjects related to pediatric chiropractic care in peer-reviewed journals and continues to participate in clinical studies evaluating the effectiveness and safety of pediatric chiropractic care.

Dr. Hewitt has been in private practice with her husband since graduating Summa Cum Laude and as class valedictorian from Western States Chiropractic College in 1988.  Dr. Hewitt has also obtained certification in Craniosacral Therapy from the Upledger Institute and is board certified in chiropractic pediatrics.  In her Portland, Oregon practice, which is limited to pediatrics, she specializes in the care of infants and young children.

Dr. Hewitt currently serves as President of the American Chiropractic Association’s Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics and as the Pediatrics Council representative to the American Board of Clinical Specialties. 

Dr. Hewitt believes that no single practitioner holds the key to a child's health and that we best serve our patients as professionals working together to optimize the health and wellbeing of all children.