Chris Osterlitz, DC
Benessere Chiropractic
295 W. Broadway
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 636-3358
Fax: (541) 636-3098
Email: Benessere@Comcast.net

 

 

 

License(s)/Certification(s) Held:
1. Doctor of Chiropractic

Areas of Specialty:
Cox Spinal Decompression, drop table and manual Chiropractic for spine and extremities, Graston soft tissue mobilization, craniosacral therapy, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, rehabilitative exercise programs, and functional nutrition services.

Awards, Honors, Specialized Training:
Certified in Cox Spinal Decompression and Graston Instrument soft tissue mobilization

Professional Affiliations:

• Pain Society of Oregon
• Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners
• Administrative Rules Advisory Committee

Description of Practice:
In 1990 Chris Osterlitz received his bachelors of science in Human Biology from Plattsburgh State University in Plattsburgh, New York. In 1995 he received his doctorate in Chiropractic from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon. In 1994 he completed his license for massage therapy and began private practice. Through the years of massage, chiropractic, and CranioSacral seminars, Chris has developed a multifaceted approach to evaluating and treating patients. His techniques include:

• Cox® spinal decompression
• Drop‐table and manual chiropractic for spine and extremities
• Graston Technique® soft tissue mobilization
• CranioSacral therapy
• Trigger Point therapy
• Myofascial release
• Rehabilitative exercise programs

Chris blends these chiropractic and soft tissue therapies as the patient requires or requests. He incorporates all of the above techniques with most patients as the treatment plan progresses. Clear communication and respect for the patients' needs and requests are of great importance. Chiropractic adjustments are performed with full awareness of the patient and gentler adjustments are utilized as a first option.