Dr. Karen Baranick / Clinic Director

Dr. Karen Baranick
Clinical Director, Chiropractor

BS Exercise and Sports Science, Oregon State University Doctor of Chiropractic, Western States Chiropractic College, McKenzie Certified Practitioner

Dr. Karen Baranick brings a wealth of experience and a passion for evidence-based chiropractic care. Originally from Los Angeles, she moved to Oregon to earn her B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from Oregon State University before completing her Doctor of Chiropractic at the University of Western States. With a background in exercise sports science and academia, she has served as an Assistant Professor of Chiropractic Sciences and now mentors future chiropractors as an Adjunct Faculty Member and clinical internship host.

As the founder of Milwaukie Spine and Sport, Dr. Karen Baranick has grown the practice from a single-room office to a thriving clinic dedicated to patient-centered, science-backed care. She serves on the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and also works on a national level as a committee member with the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards and National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family, tending to her garden, and caring for her dog, Oliver, cats, chickens, and flowers.

Certifications:

• B.S. Exercise and Sports Science, Oregon State University
• Doctor of Chiropractic, Western States Chiropractic College
• McKenzie Certified Practitioner