Dr. Clark Butler
- Musculoskeletal assessment and whole-body assessment for pain.
- Manipulative treatment to restore joint mobility and function.
- Soft tissue techniques for myofascial release and tension relief.
- Joint mobilization to improve range of motion and biomechanics.
- Dry needling integrated with osteopathic manipulative treatment.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Columbia Integrative Health
900 RAIN FOREST PKWY , STE B, COLUMBIA, MO, 65202-3941
Dr. Butler grew up in Washington state, went to college at Portland State where he obtained his Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. He then spent 10 years as an Engineer, working for several companies including Intel, Diodes, & Watlow, before applying to medical school. Medical school was completed at AT Still University, which gave him the opportunity to learn the effective use of osteopathic manipulative medicine in addition to the traditional western medical school curriculum. This was followed by a 3 year residency in family medicine, during which time Dr. Butler completed the integrated medicine in residency program through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. After residency, he worked at a rural health clinic in family medicine for several years during which time he obtained training in dry needling, until deciding to join his wife, Gina, at Columbia Integrative Health.
Osteopathic Manual Medicine - (OMM) is a hands-on treatment method performed by a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) to treat a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological pain. This method utilizes a variety of techniques such as gentle pressure and movements to manipulate the muscles and soft tissue and improve range of motion in joints. The treatment encourages your body to heal itself by improving circulation, relieving pain, and ensuring that your musculoskeletal system is optimally aligned.