Dr. Brendan Irwin
Dr. Brendan Irwin is an experienced chiropractor with over a decade in private practice, associate roles, and multidisciplinary care. He holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic, a Master's in Exercise and Sport Science, and a Bachelor's in Human Biology from the University of Western States, as well as a Bachelor's in Kinesiology from California State University, Fresno.
Dr. Brendan specializes in soft tissue techniques and rehabilitation for diverse populations, with particular expertise in treating athletes and active individuals. His extensive training in sports medicine and movement analysis has made him highly skilled in addressing complex extremity conditions, including hip impingement, shoulder impingement syndromes, knee dysfunction, and related biomechanical issues that commonly affect athletic populations.
Throughout his career, Dr. Brendan has developed advanced proficiency in extremity adjustments and soft tissue therapies specifically tailored to the demands of active lifestyles. His approach integrates precise manual therapy techniques with evidence-based rehabilitation protocols, addressing not only acute injuries but also the underlying movement patterns and muscle imbalances that contribute to chronic pain and performance limitations.
Working extensively with athletes across various sports, Dr. Brendan understands the unique demands placed on the body during training and competition. His comprehensive educational background in human biology, kinesiology, and exercise science provides him with a deep understanding of movement mechanics, allowing him to develop targeted treatment plans that restore function and optimize performance while preventing future injuries.
Outside of work, Dr. Brendan enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and spending time with his family and two dogs.
Meet Dr. Regina Thompson
Dr. Regina was born and raised just north of Spokane, graduated from St. George's High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science from Eastern Washington University with a pre-med focus. This led her to work in a medical laboratory, where she spent time daydreaming about her next step and questioning how she could do more to help people heal.
While her understanding of chiropractic care was minimal at the time, she had a strong belief that true healing goes beyond prescriptions. That belief was solidified when she developed Thoracic Outlet Syndrome—a condition caused by nerve and blood vessel compression—and had her symptoms completely resolved through chiropractic care. This experience revealed Dr. Regina's calling toward a profession dedicated to a powerful, natural path to healing. She followed that calling to Life West Chiropractic College, where she trained extensively in both manual and light-force techniques.
Today, Dr. Regina specializes in caring for pregnant women, children, and especially infants—helping families feel their best and empowering them to take charge of their health. She is trained by the ICPA and certified in the Webster Technique.
Outside the office, you'll find her adventuring with her family, soaking up the outdoors, and living the active lifestyle that the Pacific Northwest inspires.
Meet Jeannie
Jeannie started working at Life Chiropractic Center in September of 2022 as Dr. Thomas' assistant. She assists him with new patient exams, chart notes and takes X-rays when needed. She also does administrative work such as scheduling, answering phones, communicating with patients about their accounts or any questions they may have. She enjoys being around people and helping care for them. Jeannie is an advocate for living a healthy productive life. She enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and their families. She enjoys working in the yard and playing with her dogs.
Meet Larisa
Larisa joined the LifeCC family in February of 2024. She has been a massage therapist for 4 years. Larisa oversees Apex Spine, an active form of spinal decompression that allows the spine to stretch while the movement and therapies are simultaneously applied. She also offers a 15-minute trigger point therapy where she does soft tissue work on a specific region that may be tight and is causing pain. Larisa goes over any corrective exercises and stretches that may encourage function and balance in the body. She loves to help people feel better and enjoy their life to the fullest with less aches, pain, and stress. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 children, camping, hiking, or just hanging out at the lake. She is also a big animal lover.
Meet Cheryl
Cheryl began her massage career in 2015 after already starting her family. She has 9 kids. She loves the outdoors and was an athlete in high school. She is trained in deep tissue, myofascial, along with multiple other styles of massage, and works to help you be more functional and balanced in your movement patterns. Cheryl loves massage therapy because of the many ways she can help, and impact people's lives and she is looking forward to being able to help you on your journey back to movement.
Meet Maddison
Maddison found her love for massage while being a patient herself to both physical and massage therapy. She knew how much it helped her and wanted to help others who were struggling. From relaxation to injury rehab to pre-natal, she loves working on each and every one of her patients and using different techniques to help them along to a healthy and pain free life. Maddi became a licensed massage therapist in June of 2022. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and other loved ones, spending the day at the lake, fishing or enjoying a good book.
Meet Lucy
Lucy has been a LMT in Idaho since 2013. She loves using massage therapy as a tool in the recovery from pain and dysfunction while creating an ambiance of deep relaxation. She likes to listen to the medical history of her patients in order to choose the best intervention for each case. She holds advanced certifications in prenatal, abdominal, manual lymphatic drainage, and orthopedic massage. All her massage sessions are tailored with the goal of enhancing women's health and wellness. In her free time, she enjoys being with her husband, two sons, and their cat out in nature, playing music or in Bible study.
Meet Vanessa
Why do I do what I do? I love massage, it is just one of the best ways to help your body. I enjoy being able to use my skills in it to help people feel better or to just help them relax or even prepare for a sporting event.
A little bit about me: I went to massage school in San Diego and have been out here in North Idaho since 2010. I started out doing massage on the Naval bases in San Diego. While working there I had a chance to work with the Paralympics and also the United Nations doing massage. It was such a rewarding time and really taught me a lot, I met some amazing wounded soldiers that were participating in the games and have never met such strong spirits. Working with wounded vets is something that I feel is very important, I worked with active duty personnel on base as well. Not only is it good for their bodies but many suffer from PTSD and there are studies that show massage can help with that as well.
I have worked in gyms, spas as well as therapeutic massage clinics. Currently I focus on the therapeutic side as I feel people need to understand massage is not just something that feels good but actually helps you on multiple levels. I am in the process of studying oncology massage, it is something that is very close to me. It is not a modality that has been around for very long but is proven very beneficial to those that suffer from cancer.
I feel that massage is a field that I can grow in for years to come. I have learned and met so many wonderful people while in this field, I hope to continue as long as I can.
