Dr. Genie is a graduate of Life University, the largest Chiropractic school in the world. She completed a two year internship in Atlanta, GA before she opened her own practice in Hawaii. After moving to Seattle, she worked as an associate doctor for two years in a very busy subluxation based practice in Normandy Park. Eight months pregnant with her second child, she took a short period of time off and then returned to the profession to build a family practice in West Seattle. She chose to move back to Des Moines to be closer to her family so that she too may live a life of balance.

Dr. Genie maintains memberships in the following:

• Destination Des Moines
• Des Moines Farmer's Market Board (volunteer)
• Washington State Chiropractic Association
• International Chiropractic Association
• The ICA Counsel on Wellness Science
• International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
• South West King County Chamber of Commerce

She is one of only five Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner (C.C.W.P.) in the state of WA. Dr. Genie specializes in neuro-immunology and addresses an advanced level of wellness and optimal health through Nutrition, Fitness, Emotional and Neurological health in the context of the Chiropractic paradigm. She is also certified in Motor Vehicle Accident Injury Rehab, CrossFit Nutrition and she is also a CrossFit Certified Trainer.

Her passions in practice include working with student athletes toward healthy methods to increase their level of neurological health, physical & mental strength and physical conditioning to improve performance and longevity in their chosen sport(s) and also working with patients that are dealing with autoimmune conditions by offering drug free options that will help to minimize symptoms and improve their quality of life.

She lives here in Des Moines and enjoys being very active in the community. Her husband, Dave, is a 40+ year Des Moines local who takes great pride in involving himself in City activities. He is a local Real Estate agent, a Certified Life Coach and also a CrossFit Certified Trainer. Both of their kids, Aden and Helena, attend the local schools and are often seen around the office helping out.  They also have two dogs; Diego (a laid back lab mix) and Grace (a Chi-poo with big dog attitude).

Dr. Genie has competed as a National Level fitness competitor with the NPC for over 4 years (Fitness is the more athletic/aerobic form of body building). Her own fitness journey has driven her to integrate nutrition and fitness into the practice to assist others who want to lose weight,  improve their performance abilities, increase their energy levels or overcome physical or mental obsticals. Dr. Genie along with her husband, Dave, opened a CrossFit training facility here in Des Moines, Waterland CrossFit.  You can view WOD's (work out of the day) and interact with the WLCF community at www.facebook.com/WaterlandCrossFit  She is also doing choreography & coaching for Jr Fitness Competitors and can serve as a resource for gals getting started in Fitness/Figure.

Dr. Genie and her family receive Chiropractic care and Massage therapy on a regular basis along with other practices that promote a healthy lifestyle including: regular exercise, eating a well-balanced whole foods diet, plenty of out door activities and a lot of family fun time!