Dr. Bautista was born and raised in Manila, Phillippines. When he was twelve years old, he and his family moved to Beaverton, Oregon and has since called Oregon his home. He graduated from Beaverton High School in 2005 and pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Physiology at the University of Oregon, in Eugene, Oregon.
While studying at U of O, a class in Complementary and Alternative Medicine opened the door to the field of Chiropractic. His interest in the field’s focus on hands on adjustments and movement as a therapeutic approach to health care and wellness solidified his career direction. He chose to attend the Western States University in Portland, Oregon to study and be a chiropractic physician.
Growing up in an active home, he was always involved in sports. In high school he swam, paddled, and played football and rugby. This interest in sports grew to focus his education in sports medicine, neurology and functional movement. He graduated UWS with his chiropractic doctorate along with a Master’s Degree in Exercise Sports Science in 2014.
Dr. Bautista has attended numerous treatment-based continuing education courses and specializes on the efficacy of chiropractic in treating whiplash injuries, sports injury prevention and rehabilitation, soft tissue therapies, temporomandibular (TMJ) joint dysfunction, musculoskeletal disorders and wellness care.
While he is not active at the clinic, Dr. Bautista likes to spend time with his lovely wife, Whitney, relatives and friends. Dr. Bautista is also involved in the local Filipino-American Friendship club.
His hobbies include: passionately cheering for the Oregon Ducks and Portland Trail Blazers, working out, exploring Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, travelling with his wife, paddling, rafting, playing the Ukulele, and taking care of his house plants.
Dr. Bautista’s primary focus is providing the best quality care in an ethical and affordable way while assisting his patients resume the activities they love. He works closely with acupuncturists, naturopaths, physical therapists, personal trainers in the area as well as other medical facilities to provide the best care for his patients.
If you would like to learn about how he may be able to help you, contact us today!