Home      Meet our Doctors Gregg Gittins, D.C., C.C.S.P. Katie Kohls, D.C. Michael Powell, D.C. Ed Collins, Certified MedX Spinal Rehabilitation Technician, SuperSlow Instructor     Gregg Gittins, D.C., C.C.S.P. After obtaining his Bachelors degree in Biology from the University of Oregon, Dr. Gregg Gittins pursued his dream of becoming a Chiropractor at Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Gittins graduated in 1994 and established his practice with Oakway Health Center, Inc. where he has built a large and loyal following of patients who appreciate his individualized treatment and highly skilled adjusting techniques. In order to enhance his knowledge and skills, Dr. Gittins pursued further training as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, receiving his certification in 1996 by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. This national accreditation is shared by only 3 percent of all licensed Chiropractors. Dr. Gittins is a specialist in the treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. In 2003 Dr. Gittins partnered in the creation of Lane County's first state of the art spinal rehabilitation center focusing on progressive resistance exercise utilizing superslow training methods. This method has rapidly become known as the safest and most efficient ways to strengthen the body. This facility was originally known as "SuperBacks" which focused on individuals with chronic, recurrent, lower back and neck pain. After seeing the incredible benefits of combining the best of chiropractic along with a safe and effective spinal strengthening program the two facilities were combined to reflect their common goal - which is, returning patients Back2Strength. Back to top of page Katie Kohls, D.C. Dr. Katherine Kohls is the newest member of the Back2Strength team. She was first introduced to Chiropractic in high school when she did her senior project on The Benefits of Chiropractic. She realized early on that she wanted a career in which she could help to improve the quality of ones' life. Dr. Kohls attended Oregon State University where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in general science and then proceeded to graduate school at Western States Chiropractic College (WSCC). She focused on Sports medicine at WSCC where she treated athletes at sporting events. Dr. Kohls is a native Oregonian and an avid outdoors fan. She participates in triathlons, and various running events. She also enjoys hiking, wakeboarding, snow skiing, camping and ultimate frisbee. Back to top of page   Michael Powell, D.C. Dr. Powell has been practicing Chiropractic in Oregon for over 11 years, and has an excellent working relationship with the medical community of the Eugene/Springfield area. He maintains a private practice in Oakridge in the Five Rivers Family Practice building where he and his patients benefit from the Chiropractic/Medical team approach. Dr. Powell did his undergraduate work in Texas and received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon in 1994. Professional interests include the treatment of spinal injuries from motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries with an emphasis in physical rehabilitation. Dr. Powell enjoys spending time with his family, reading and just about any outdoor activity. An avid wood worker, Dr. Powell finds time to share his passion by creating furniture for friends and family. However, he also enjoys music, playing golf, weight lifting and working in the garden. Back to top of page   Ed Collins, Certified MedX Spinal Rehabilitation Technician, SuperSlow Instructor Ed Collins received his Bachelors in Physical Education & Exercise Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara. His post graduate studies in Athletic Administration were undertaken at the University of Southern California. After graduation Mr. Collins was hired to be an exercise trainer at an exclusive facility in Southern California. There he learned about proper exercise and how it could be of tremendous benefit to those athletes and individuals who were recovering from injuries. Later, Mr. Collins was promoted to manager, then director and finally became the owner of that facility. After becoming owner, Mr. Collins invested in a very new technology for testing and treating low back pain, with specific exercise from the MedX Corp. His facility successfully treated many clients with this newest of technologies. According to Mr. Collins: "I had personal experience with this rehabilitation program. I was diagnosed with a ruptured disc with fragmentation at L-5, S-1 and told surgery was my only option to recover. Instead, I chose to rehabilitate myself on the MedX Core program and 10 weeks later I was water skiing, swimming and tubing on the Colorado River. I was pain free and functioning normally. That was 15 years ago and I'm still going strong. So I am a big believer in this technology." Mr. Collins' 18 years of experience and expertise in the field of spinal rehabilitation and 28 years of physically training people makes him well qualified to handle many problems people present to us at our clinic. Back to top of page