Dr. Spencer Cruttenden

I’m a chiropractor and former certified strength and conditioning specialist, helping clients with their health since 2010. I believe that healthcare shouldn’t be passive, but a collaboration between us. My job is to restore balance, optimize your body’s natural healing ability, and guide you in your self-care. 

This balance can come in many forms. Passively, through the use of chiropractic manipulation, soft tissue techniques, and other therapies. Actively, I use the gym for correcting posture, movement patterns and safe and effective exercise to keep that balance for longer. 

Other factors may play a smaller or larger role in your health. Everything from diet, to stress management, to unresolved trauma, may be limiting the health you truly want. My hope is to be a trusted guide in your health, directing you towards the appropriate therapies, even if they aren’t within this office. 

One of the most important components to effective treatment is time. Time allows for the presence and communication necessary to really understand your health needs and goals. Most of my appointments are a half hour, allowing for a better connection and broader treatment than the standard chiropractic appointment. 

I spent most of the last 20 years in Truckee, establishing a successful clinic with a vibrant wellness community. Recently I moved to Portola, seeking open space, quieter roads, and a mellower pace of life. 

I now split my work time between the two locations, providing holistic healthcare to both Truckee and the lost Sierra. 

When not treating clients, I spend as much time as I can in the outdoors with my two sons. When I do have a free minute, you’ll find me mountain biking, backcountry snowboarding or playing guitar. 

Education

• Western States University

Doctor of Chiropractic, 2010

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Certified 2012, Lapsed 2015

• Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

B.S. in Business Administration, 1999