The Acosta Family
Dr. Acosta, (with his wife Anita) is a proud "Mossyback" (raised but not born in Washington State). Their combined families reside in Tacoma, Puyallup, Oregon, Montana, South Carolina, and Colorado. If it’s not shopping with Anita, or thrill seeking with dad, Amber is very much at home with the cats, Smokey & Bandit. Dr. & Mrs. Anita Acosta (a true native of Tacoma) celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary in June 2004.

Prior to initiating education requirements, Dr. Acosta could be seen bending pipe and turning wire-nuts with McMullen Electric of Puyallup. While enrolled at Community college, his focus shifted to that of the flight-line and in the cockpit for the Boeing Company in Everett and Renton.  Upon graduating from Highline Community College (Des Moines) in 1993, the Acosta's moved to San Jose California to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic West. Returning to Washington state in 1997 he interned with both Robinson Chiropractic and Simmons Chiropractic (Tacoma), before becoming licensed in 1998.... "I met Dr. Robinson with the idea that I was going to open a practice on my own in the Puyallup area.  I offered to volunteer my time for a couple of weeks to get to know him and never left.... it only takes one meeting with Dr. Robinson to realize how much of a teacher and inspiration he is.    

In 2003, The Acosta's (The Acosta’s with Daughter Amber and Grandaughter Nekaiya) purchased Robinson Chiropractic and shifted gears. With Dr. Robinson working and traveling, it became quite clear that after 35-years of practice, the office was continuing to have fun and help many.  "More travel and less paperwork" seems to be the motto for the big Kahuna...... ha.

Memberships include the Washington State Chiropractic Association (WSCA), The International Chiropractic Association (ICA), the Puyallup Chamber of Commerce, and Business Referrals Now! (BRN!). Dr. Acosta received his first GTO (Grand Tour Organization) award in 2003 after completing 225 hours of Continuing education with the Parker Seminar organization.

Away from the office, don’t be surprised to see Dr. Acosta fishing for Salmon, Steelhead, or Trout, or with camera when hiking the many views of Mt. Rainier. "I have a layer of Gortex for every occasion!" he boasts. After hiking Half Dome in Yosemite Park in 1997, his goal of a summit attempt on Mt. Rainier was put to the test.  In June 2001, Dr.’s Acosta, Byers (kent), and Renn (Canyon Rd.) made it to 12,600 before avalanche conditions turned them back. "1800 feet from the top is not bad for our first attempt, we’ll see what the future brings" he adds. Stay tuned for more.

The Sanderson Family

Dr. Steve D. Sanderson (with wife Caron)
 joined our practice in June 2003.  Dr. Sanderson has been practicing Chiropractic since 1975 and has traded his Ballard commute to that of the Edgewood community.

A Palmer graduate of 1975, he mixes it up with our office quite well.   Born in West Seattle and growing up in the Highline school district, he became interested in Chiropractic as a junior in Evergreen High School where he graduated in 1971.   Entering Palmer in 1972 gave him a taste of Iowa during school time and the Todd-Lockheed Shipyards while on break.   As a hobby he dealt with outboard hydroplanes and even raced against Chip Hanuar in the stock hydro class.   As Chip ventured into unlimited hydroplanes, Dr. Sanderson stocked cheese for Hickory Farms and formed his affinity for the Chiropractic profession.  Raised Lutheran and active in Youth Group, his experience with innate healing principles of the human body   mixed well with the ability to make patients and friends laugh and learn about healing thru Chiropractic.

Earning an X-ray scholarship a nd graduating in 1975 set the basis for a following of the Gonstead technique.  Learning from Dr. Gonstead himself who’s teachings are prominent in the profession today fits well with our office techniques and disciplines.  

The Dr Sanderson has two children, Billy and Leslie.  Family oriented, the Sanderson's enjoy family activities, outdoor recreation, salt water fishing, hunting, skeet shooting and most recently motorcycle touring.****    "In my years of practice, I am increasingly excited at the phenomenal and amazing results that can be produced from the correction of the Vertebral Subluxation thru adjustments.  As a Chiropractor I love it, and remain as excited as the first day I received my Chiropractic State license!.... Dr. Sanderson.

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