Dr. Stephanie Tolonen
- Soft tissue care for muscle tension and injury recovery.
- Spinal and pelvic adjustments for joint alignment and pain.
- Movement therapy and exercise-based rehabilitation for athletes.
- Sports injury evaluation and management for active patients.
- Webster Technique pelvic balancing for pregnant patients.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Active Oregon Chiropractic
130 W Clarendon Street, Gladstone, OR, 97027
Dr. Tolonen (or Dr. T) has always believed that correcting the source of a problem is better than treating the effects. This mentality began early, after a recurring knee injury impacted her martial arts practice. It would get better, but never really went away so she did what she could to manage the pain. Nearly 10 years later, she discovered chiropractic and her knee pain resolved with a combination of soft tissue care, adjustments, and movement therapy. This Portland native graduated from Franklin High School in 2004. Having a strong dedication to her education, she received her associate of arts degree from Mt. Hood Community College, and immediately enrolled at Portland State University to complete her bachelor of science. After graduation, she planned on attending physical therapy school, but a car accident changed her plans; she instead began a doctor of chiropractic (DC) program at the University of Western States. During her chiropractic education, she completed a concurrent Master of Science (MS) program, which provided great opportunities to treat athletes of all ages. She also earned an additional bachelor’s degree from UWS, and is a firm believer in educating her patients. Having a sports background as an athlete and a physician, Dr. Tolonen believes that incorporating movement therapy with adjustments and other modalities is critical for improvement. Dr. Tolonen became a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician after passing the national examination in November 2016. This certification shows she completed physical-fitness-specific post-graduate training, to aid in the evaluation and treatment of sports-related injuries. “The CCSP certification exists to provide a uniform standard of education that assures teams and athletes that the doctor has met a minimum level of competency in chiropractic sports medicine.” In February 2017, Dr. Tolonen also became certified in the Webster Technique. This technique is specific in the way the analysis and adjustment of the pelvic region are completed, and can be beneficial for many patients because it promotes normal neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis. It is used often with pregnant mothers: the Webster Technique has been known to help decrease labor difficulties. She and her husband Tony welcomed their first child, Hudson, in April 2017. Their family was completed in December 2018 with the arrival of Cameron! The family loves their three cats, likes spending time outdoors and camping, enjoys listening to live music, and cheers loudly for the Portland Winterhawks and Portland Trailblazers. Dr Tolonen also enjoys running, and has completed six half marathons since 2014. She recently got back into running with the help of her local Happy Valley running mamas, and completed her 7th half marathon in February 2023!
This option is for patients who have a NEW area of complaint that has not been assessed or treated in the last 6 months. Each service is priced a la carte with a 25% discount from billing prices if and only if it is paid at the time of service. If we are billing your health insurance, fees will be based on our typical fee schedule and may vary by each insurance's policy. If this new issue is related to a motor vehicle collision or worker's compensation claim, please select "New MVC/WC claim" to ensure we have enough time to safely assess and treat your new injuries. If you are not sure whether this visit is for something new or different, please call to schedule to ensure we have enough time to address AND treat your complaint.