Backs on Burnside’s team approach to treatment integrates chiropractic care, massage therapy, exercise prescription, self-care education and wellness programs. All our therapies are designed to maximize the body’s healing powers to alleviate pain, speed recovery, relieve stress and prevent future injury. Our trained clinicians work together to understand your condition and provide personalized treatment.
Massage Therapist
Chiropractic Assistant
East-West College of the Healing Arts, 2004
Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Neuromuscular Exercises, Reiki Energy, Geriatric Massage
Romy enjoyed massage for 20 years before pursing her dream of being a massage therapist. Romy’s love for travel, her former profession managing international web sites, and her time spent living abroad have enabled her to sample massage around the world. Patients have described her massage technique as very flowing almost Tai Chi like, in its fluidity of movement. She uses gentle stretching in her sessions to help ‘unwind’ tension in the body. Romy helps her clients to reach a deep state of relaxation by applying a combination of massage, stretching and holding the body in stillness.
Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist
Originally from upstate NY, Shannon moved to Portland in 2007. After time spent in the community mental health field, she became interested in massage therapy as another approach to helping people in their healing process. Shannon is fascinated by how being present and more at ease in our bodies effects the way we move through the world. Her massage style includes; Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Structural Integration, Tui Na, Craniosacral therapy and combines techniques from the different modalities she’s studied for therapeutic, client centered treatments.
Shannon enjoys all things creative, performing, reading, and her little dog, too.
Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Samuel Sisto-Lopez, DC is from Woodburn, OR and graduated with a BS in Biology from the University of Portland. He then earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. Before working in Portland, Dr. Sam spent time as an associate in Boston, MA, Canby and Beaverton. One of his biggest passions is serving the next generation, which is why he spent most of his undergrad coordinating volunteers for a local after-school program and mentoring first-generation college students. Dr. Sam’s unique experiences, his calm demeanor and his ability to speak in English/Spanish enables him to serve people from various backgrounds. Along with excellent chiropractic care, Dr. Sam believes that patients should seek other disciplines and therapies such as: therapeutic exercises, massage therapy and cupping, which are offered at our clinic. He believes that it takes a team, including the patient, to improve someone’s health or recovery from injury.
Massage Therapist
East West College of the Healing Arts
Dawn is a graduate of East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland. She approaches her sessions in a curious and open way to create a unique experience for each client she massages. She enjoys getting to know her clients from a broader view through daily routines, activities, self-care, and goals so she can dive deeper into what your body is experiencing. She incorporates deep tissue, myofascial release, Swedish, Thai, and some stretches into her sessions. She hopes to help guide and support you as you find more connection to your body.
Outside of her massage career Dawn enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her Boxer Zoe. Often she is found exploring new activities, running, baking, and practicing yoga.
Beth is a graduate of East West College of the Healing Arts. With a B.S. in Kinesiology and 4 years experience working in a physical therapy clinic, she gravitates to modalities such as neuromuscular, deep tissue, and Swedish massage. She is driven by her curiosity of how the body works and inspired by human connection.
When she’s not relaxing muscles, you can find Beth playing with her cats named Turtle and Chicken or hosting a game night with her wife and friends.
Massage Therapist
East West College of the Healing Arts, LMT
Swedish, deep tissue and neuromuscular techniques including trigger point therapy, PNF stretching
Emily is a graduate from East West College of Healing Arts excelling in the program. Emily incorporates a variety of techniques to best suit her patients’ preferences and treatment goals. She always encourages open communication to foster a safe and comfortable space. She specializes in Swedish, deep tissue and neuromuscular techniques including trigger point therapy, PNF stretching as well as many others. She feels that addressing the body as a whole unit as it works together allows her clients to get the most out of their sessions and address the underlaying issues contributing to the pain. She also focuses on the area that is feeling the most discomfort to help and alleviate the built-up tensions. Outside of the treatment rooms she is a compassionate nanny, and lifelong animal lover with 2 kittens and a rescue pup that she absolutely adores!
Massage Therapist
East West College of the Healing Arts, LMT
Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, and Myofascial techniques, as well as Sports Massage
Helen is graduate of the East West College of the Healing Arts. She enjoys helping people get back to their favorite sports and other activities by reducing pain and restrictions. She specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, and Myofascial techniques, as well as Sports Massage.
Outside of the clinic space, you can find her playing soccer, rock climbing, swimming, or cycling.
Dr. Juliann Whitney grew up in Maryland where she received her Bachelor of Science in exercise science and Bachelor of Arts in psychology. She then continued her education earning her Doctorate of Chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida campus. During her time at Palmer she was trained in Palmer Package along with techniques such as diversified, drop table, flexion/distraction, motion palpation, and graston. She also participated in a sports clinical rotation where she treated D1 football players at the University of Bethune-Cookman managing their care during on and off season. New to the Portland area as of January 2023, Dr. Juliann is excited to start helping people in the community. She is very passionate about holistic healthcare and helping people reach their health goals through treatment and patient education. When she's not in the clinic, Dr. Juliann likes to spend her time outdoors either hiking, camping, or bike riding. She also enjoys yoga, live music, and snowboarding.
