Dr. Eric DeRoche (Dr. D) is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) and Active Release Techniques (ART) certified provider.  Extensive post-graduate training in sports medicine, soft-tissue manipulation, and physical rehabilitation allows him to effectively treat athletes of all levels.  Dr. D’s experience includes treatment of numerous college athletes and professionals.  He particularly enjoys treating high school athletes.  Adopting healthy training techniques early can reduce injury and maximize performance to promote a long, successful athletic career.

Dr. DeRoche’s interests include hiking, tennis, martial arts, and spending time with his family.  He lives in Federal Way with his wife and three children.

“My practice philosophy is to not only get patients out of pain, but to use lifestyle and training strategies to maximize health and athletic performance.  I am very comfortable treating and advising weekend warriors up through professional athletes.”

Education

Doctor of Chiropractic, Logan College of Chiropractic, St. Louis, MO, Aug. 2004

B.S. in Human Biology, Logan College of Chiropractic, St. Louis, MO, Aug. 2002

Post-Graduate Training

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP)

Certified Provider, Full Body, Active Release Techniques (ART)

Certified in ART Long-Tract Nerve Entrapments and Master’s Course

Licensure

Licensed to practice Chiropractic in the state of Washington, 2006

Licensed to practice Chiropractic and Physiotherapy in the state of Arizona, 2004

Sports/Athletic Experience

2008 Rainier Cup Judo Championships, Lakewood, WA

2007 Tacoma Marathon, Tacoma, WA

2007 Black Diamond Triathlon, Enumclaw, WA

2007 Cascades Edge Triathlon, Enumclaw, WA

2007 Master’s Swim Short Course Nationals at King County Aquatic Center

2006 Subaru USWTS Women’s Triathlon, Federal Way, WA

2006 Dew Action Sports Tour, Portland, OR

2005 Arizona Ironman Triathlon, Tempe, AZ

2005 Valley of the Sun Marathon, Mesa, AZ

2004 Ultramax Triathlon Lake of the Ozarks, MO