Dr. Derek Cardenas | D.C.
Dr. Derek Cardenas was raised in Pasco Washington. After high school he moved to Seattle to start his studies at the University of Washington. Derek had suffered from 10 years of worsening migraine headaches, and by the time he was at UW his back spasms had become almost daily, and eventually he found his way to Ultra Chiropractic as a patient! After getting adjusted and correcting some poor posture Derek found relief from these debilitating symptoms, as a result he changed the course of his career from Medical school to Chiropractic school.
Derek received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology; Physiology at the UW before attending Life Chiropractic College West. While studying to receive his Doctorate in Chiropractic he joined the World Congress of Chiropractic Students where he served 3 years on the international Board of Directors, eventually serving at the international President of the organization.
After graduation Derek returned to Seattle and began to practice at Ultra Chiropractic. He is very passionate about patient care, he specializes in spinal curve correction/posture correction, arthritis prevention/healthy aging, and car accident recovery. He spends his time with his fiancé and friends, loves to go camping spring through fall, loves to cook, and you will often find him around a table playing board games and tabletop RPGs!
Dr. Hanchuan (Victor) Ma, D.C.
Dr. Hanchuan (Victor) Ma hails from Shanxi, China, and is fluent in both English and Mandarin. He realized his dream of becoming a doctor and helping people by earning a clinical medicine degree in China. After immigrating to the US, he furthered his education, obtaining a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York College of Chiropractic.
With a dedicated patient base, Dr. Ma specializes in work-related injury treatment, postural correction, trigger point therapy, and corrective exercise instruction. He believes in treating the patient, not just the disease, and is known for his sense of humor.
In his free time, Dr. Ma enjoys travel, cooking, drawing, video games, and swimming. He also has a Yorkie named “Dollar,” who is part of the Ultra family and contributes to the mental relaxation of patients.
Alder Grey McGarvey | LMT
Alder Grey has been using massage in their personal life since they were a child poking and prodding at their father. He would direct them to exert pressure on a pressure point, and they could feel the hard muscle release under the pressure of their hand. Alder Grey finds clinical massage work is the most mentally stimulating and satisfying work. They enjoy the challenge of having a client come in with an issue causing them pain or limitations and working with that client to alleviate that issue for them.
Alder Grey knows that addressing muscular fascial adhesions and relieving muscle tension allows the muscles to function optimally. Muscles that move fluidly and with full range of motion allow for the skeleton to be pulled on less, resulting in less pain and easier/longer lasting adjustments. In addition to their education at Seattle Massage School, Alder Grey has taken classes on Neural Reset Therapy that allow them to quickly and painlessly release muscles and adhesions.
Alder Grey has been trained in Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Trigger point and Tender point release therapy, Cupping, Myofascial Release, Neural Reset Therapy, Muscle Energy Technique, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, and Skin Rolling.
Outside of work, Alder Grey is a passionate martial artist, a book nerd, and a theatre kid at heart.
Stephen Collette | Chiropractic Assistant
Stephen moved to Seattle from the Adirondack Mountain region of New York State and joined Ultra Chiropractic in the Summer of 2021.
With years of experience assisting others as a social worker, Stephen now helps our patients navigate the complexities of medical insurance, ensuring that every patient can get the absolute most out of their individual insurance policies while they receive expert care at our clinic.
When not assisting patients at Ultra, he often spends his spare time running tabletop roleplaying games, playing video games, cooking, and LARPing!
Adrianna Goff |Chiropractic Assistant
Adrianna was born and raised in Soldotna, Alaska, and made the move to Seattle on her own in 2021. Not long after settling in, she became part of the Ultra Chiropractic team. She’s passionate about helping our patients stay on track with their treatment plans and making time for self-care and overall wellness in their daily lives.
Adrianna is currently working toward her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management at Washington State University. When she’s not busy with school, she enjoys spending time with her two cats, Bruce and Bane, making trips to Trader Joe’s, and relaxing with a good jigsaw puzzle.
Dr. Dollar
Meet Dr. Dollar, our 2-year-old therapy dog at Ultra Chiropractic. With her knack for making patients feel at ease, she’ll either join you in a playful chase or gently lick your hand if you’re feeling nervous during an adjustment. Always waiting at the front door, she warmly greets everyone entering our clinic. Dollar reserves her barks exclusively for UPS and Amazon delivery folks, making her a silent, comforting presence for all our visitors. Dollar isn’t just a pet; she’s a key part of our healing environment, ready to welcome you on your next visit.
Alice
This is Stephen’s dog, Alice! A rescue dog from Texas, Alice can often be found lounging in a sunbeam by the front door, ever ready to greet patients as they come in! Always friendly, she gladly accepts pets from anyone who’s willing to provide them.
She will happily keep you company if you happen to show up early for your appointment, or if Adrianna needs you to complete some paperwork at the front desk. Ever the professional, Alice will never bark, as she’s exceptionally quiet and exceedingly demure in her role as Ultra Chiropractic’s unofficial greeter.
Alice is typically in our office Monday through Wednesday from 9am-5pm, with occasional visits on Thursdays and Fridays her very busy schedule allows.