The Vestibular System and its Implications for the Chiropractor

Laura Swingen

DC, DACNB

Dr. Laura A. Swingen embarked on her chiropractic profession after graduating from the University of Oregon in 1986 and Western States Chiropractic College in 1990. She gained experience as an associate doctor, learning the NUCCA technique, before joining Sunset Chiropractic Clinic in 1991, where she has served thousands of patients over her more than 34-year career. Dr. Swingen has also participated in three chiropractic mission trips to Central America, providing much-needed care to hundreds of people. In 2010, Dr. Swingen pursued advanced studies in Chiropractic Neurology, completing 475 classroom hours and passing a rigorous board examination to earn her certification in 2012. This achievement made her one of only a handful of Chiropractic Neurologists in Oregon, allowing her to assist patients with greater precision and attracting referrals for complex cases from colleagues statewide. She is known for her compassionate and persistent approach, blending various chiropractic techniques with extensive clinical skill to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Dr. Swingen is an active member of the chiropractic community, holding the presidency of the Functional Chiropractic Council within the Oregon Chiropractic Association. She is also a member of the International Chiropractic Association, the American Chiropractic Association, and the American Chiropractic Neurology Board, and is a founding member of the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation. Her commitment to ongoing education includes over 600 hours of training in the treatment of concussion and mild traumatic brain injury. Dr. Swingen has contributed to peer-reviewed literature, publishing research on neurological rehabilitation in Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal (April/May 2017), and was honored as Chiropractor of the Year in 2023 by the Oregon Chiropractic Association.