Our Doctors and Staff   Dr. Timothy K. Brady founded the Brady Chiropractic Group PC in 1979.  The Brady Chiropractic Group features full service chiropractic care, custom molded orthotics, massage therapy, an x-ray facility, and physical therapy modalities such as high frequency electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasound.  We also provide exercise instruction for strengthening and stabilizing the spine and other areas.  The Brady Chiropractic Group is located on 28 ¼ Road and is easily accessible from both North Ave. and Patterson. The doctors of Brady Chiropractic Group specialize in soft tissue and join injuries.  They treat neck, back, and extremity pain, nerve injuries, headache, numbness and tingling.  Four highly qualified, experienced massage therapists, Ruth Levin and Michael Edwards, Diana Boydstun and Venessa Cowart are on staff. Dr. Brady retired from practice in 2008.   Dr. David Hansen is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic-West and has been in practice at Brady Chiropractic Group since 1995.  He is an Ariel Foster Parent and also sings with the Messengers of Praise at Redlands United Methodist Church.   "I chose Chiropractic because of my desire to help others live healthier, pain-free lives.  Health comes from within, and chiropractic care helps people get in touch with their bodies and their very powerful ability to heal themselves." High Academic Achievement "A strong academic background is important in laying the foundation for the ability to provide high quality patient care.  I believe that my educational experiences have helped prepare me to provide the best in chiropractic care." Palmer-West College of Chiropractic, San Jose, California Graduated Magna Cum Laude Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Graduated With Distinction Trained by the Best "The opportunity to work with nationally known chiropractors has increased my ability to help back pain patients of all kinds, as well as patients with shoulder, wrist, and knee problems." Completed Clinical Internship under Dr. Thomas A. Souza, Author of Sports Injuries of the    Shoulder. Served Preceptorship with Dr. E.E. Cremata and Dr. Mark Lopes, Contributing author and Co-editor of Clinical Chiropractic, A Specific Biomechanical Approach. Active in his Profession "Membership in national and local organizations helps me stay current with the many changing issues of today's healthcare." American Chiropractic Association American Public Health Association Colorado Chiropractic Association Mesa County Chiropractic Association Active in the Community “I believe that we all have an obligation to give back to our community.  I feel blessed to have opportunities to participate in our community.” Redlands United Methodist Church Music Team Foster Parent for Ariel Clinical Services   Dr. William Alfini Jr. is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic.  He joined Brady Chiropractic Group in 2004.  He was an adjunct faculty member at Mesa State College where he taught Anatomy & Physiology, he is especially interested in wellness health care. Meet Dr. Alfini - Dr. Alfini came to Brady Chiropractic Group, PC from Glenwood Springs where he had a solo practice for many years.  He and his wife, Cherri, raised their 3 children in Rifle.  They had made enough trips down to Grand Junction over the years to begin to really enjoy the cosmopolitan flavor that abounds here.  They have decided to make this their permanent home. Dr. Alfini was also an adjunct professor at Mesa State College as an instructor of Anatomy and Physiology. He plans to resume teaching eventually.  He enjoys teaching future healthcare professionals.   Practice Profile   “I utilize a diversified adjusting approach which includes Activator Low Force, lumbar flexion/distraction by Cox table, the Palmer Method, and the pelvic drop piece.  I introduce active care with proprioception training and core strengthening exercises for spinal rehabilitation.  I also provide nutritional counseling to provide information on anti-inflammatory herbs, increased water intake, reduced soft drink consumption, etc. in order to provide a comprehensive treatment program for a healthier life.” My scope of practice includes conservative treatment for sprain/strain spinal injuries   to the neck and back, disc lesions, osteoarthritis of the spine, whiplash, myofascial pain, nerve root trauma, and headaches.  In addition I treat Osgood Schlatter’s Disease, shin splints, tennis elbow, and foot fatigue from prolonged standing on hard surfaces.” Education 1965    BA, Pre-Med Biology Program, Carleton College, Northfield, MN. DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA Honors:    X-ray Extern, Palmer College Clinic                    Selected to Pi Tau Delta Honor Society, graduated Magna Cum Laude. Language Skills   Fluent in Spanish.  Dr. Alfini served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador, South America.  He lived and worked in a community of families homesteading in the rainforest.  He taught elementary school grades 1-5 in Spanish for 1 year.  He then supervised the construction of a 40-meter suspension bridge built by community labor.   Family Life   Dr. Alfini and Cherri are members of St. Mary Parish in Rifle.  They plan to make their permanent home in Grand Junction once the 2007-2008 school year has ended.    Dr. Blake Fenton is a graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas Texas. There he helped his fellow students learn and understand about Chiropractic as a tutor and teaching assistant. He has recently moved to back to Colorado, after selling a practice in Utah, and has brought his enthusiasm for life and Chiropractic with him to Brady Chiropractic Group.     Dr. Fenton came from Ogden Utah where he had opened his own practice and been there since January 2008.  He sold his practice and moved his wife “home” to Colorado.  He is a native, growing up in Craig, where his parents and youngest brother still live.  He and his wife, Hanni, love Grand Junction and have decided to make it their permanent home.   Dr. Fenton love the outdoors and sports.  He grew up camping multiple times a year with his family and the scouts.  He is an Eagle Scout, and continues to love the Boy Scout program.   Education “Education is the backbone to our society.  Education makes us each what we are.  The more education we can achieve, the greater understanding we have of life and everything that surrounds us.”   Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas Texas Brigham young University, Provo Utah Colorado Northwester Community College, Craig Colorado   His practice and adjusting style consist of many techniques including, diversified, flexion/distraction, pelvic drop and activator.   Active in his Profession   “The best way to help chiropractic to become known is to actively participate in spreading it.  Chiropractic care helps those who receive it; we who receive it know.  Letting the world know about how chiropractic can help them, let’s us all live a littler healthier.” International Chiropractic Association Mesa County Chiropractic Association   Active in his Community   “The community helps me, and I get the opportunity to help the community. What a blessing it is to live here where people care about each other and what happens to the community as a whole.” Active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and participator in it’s welfare program   “I believe that everyone needs a slightly different treatment depending on the way they react to the adjustment.  I feel that everyone could benefit from being adjusted; as a Chiropractor I help the nerves to function at their highest level which in turn allows the body to work correctly.   I work with anyone and everyone, and love helping people from all walks of life.  Though Chiropractors are known for neck and back pain, some of the other areas that I’ve worked with have been shoulders, knees and ankles.  Helping people to become healthier is my goal in life!”   Michael Edwards attended the Utah Collage of Massage Therapy in Downtown Salt Lake city. He graduated from the professional program in March of 2002 and stayed on to take the schools Clinical Career Track which he graduated in August of 2002. The school taught over 15 different modalities. Mike's favorite include: Advanced Deep Tissue, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Injury Massage, Reflexology, Seated massage, Swedish massage, and Trigger point Therapy.    Mike is insured through AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) and is certified through the National Certification board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.  In school Mike earned certificates of completion in Acupressure, Cranial Sacral, and Structural Bodywork. Ruth Levin attended the American Institute of Massage Therapy in Costa Mesa, California, graduation in May of 1989, which included studies in anatomy and physiology and training in various massage techniques, including Swedish massage, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue massage, cross fiber friction on tendons and ligaments and various other techniques. In addition, Ruth has attended various seminars and additional training courses since graduation.  These courses have included training in cranial-sacral techniques, myofascial release and a five-part seminar given by the Chiropractic Association about exercises to help correct and maintain posture and soft tissue wellness. New clients are welcome and one doesn’t need to have an appointment with the doctors to come in and enjoy a massage. Massages by appointment only.   Diana Boydstun was born and raised in Grand Junction.  My husband, Bill and I have been married for 25 years.  We've known each other since 5th grade, where I had a huge crush on him.  We have 3 children.  Brian and his wife Kim attend school, Angela and her husband Jimmy are both living and working here in the valley and my youngest Melissa is attending college.   I love variety and the ability to learn something new.  I was a teacher before I got into massage therapy.  I attended the Institute of Therapeutic Massage of Western Colorado and graduated in 2007.  I am trained in the use of therapeutic essential oils, stress management, lymph drainage, and muscle release.  My sessions are tailored anywhere from total relaxation to a session of retraining muscles which looks something like work.   On my off time, I enjoy sewing and hiking and I love to carry on a great discussion with people.   Venessa Cowart is from up-state New York and moved to Mancos, Colorado in 1998.  After graduating high school in 2005, she moved to Grand Junction where she worked as a certified nursing assistant at La Villa Grande Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center.   In October of 2007 Venessa attended the IntelliTec College Massage Therapy Program.  The program was a 960 hour course with 120 hands on clinical hours.  The program consisted of Anatomy, Pathology, Business Management, Swedish massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Day Spa Techniques, and Shiatsu.  Venessa has also taken a foot reflexology continuing educations class.   She is insured through the ABMP (American Bodywork & Massage Professionals.)   On her off time she likes spending time with her husband, Matt, family and friends, which she will be adding to very soon!  Venessa became pregnant with her first child in 2008.  In the winter she likes to go Snowboarding.