dr. adam Phaneuf
Adam Phaneuf, D.C.
Originally hailing from New Hampshire with a degree in Exercise Science, Adam received his Doctorate of Chiropractic at the University of Western States in Portland, OR. Quickly finding that he couldn't get enough of the Pacific Northwest, he settled down in Bellingham shortly after completing his education.
Dr. Phaneuf utilizes a variety of treatment methods in order to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. In addition to alleviating any pain that you may be experiencing, he places a heavy emphasis on identifying the cause of your injury and providing strategies to prevent it from happening again.
Adam stays up-to-date with current research and treatment protocols, and pursues extensive continuing education in order to provide the best outcomes for his patients. Adam enjoys riding anything with two wheels, running, and skiing, and spends much of his free time enjoying the outdoors with his wife Emily and daughters, Brynn and Zoe.
"There is no better time than now to take control of your injury and improve your quality of life. I look forward to meeting you and providing you with an individualized approach to treating your pain and reaching your goals!" - Adam
Dr. Greg Schott
Greg Schott, D.C., CSCS
Dr. Greg Schott is originally from Richmond, Virginia. He earned an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science before moving to St. Louis, Missouri to attend the Chiropractic College at Logan University. He received his Doctorate in Chiropractic in 2022 before settling down in Bellingham. With a background in collegiate cycling and professional triathlon, he particularly enjoys getting involved with local sporting communities and has first-hand knowledge to help his patients return to the activities that they love.
Dr. Schott consistently pursues up-to-date and evidence informed continuing education in order to provide his patients with care aimed at the root cause of their issue. Dr.Schott uses various treatment techniques to approach each case individually in order to produce the best results for his patients. He emphasizes proper patient education so his patients can better understand their pain and become an advocate for their own care. He also actively pursues training on concussion care and rehabilitation, to better aid the active community in Bellingham.
Outside of the office Dr. Schott enjoys mountain biking, playing disc golf, sewing, and spending time outdoors hiking and camping with his wife, Rachel and German Shepherd, Carmen.
Dr. Andrew Brown
Andrew Brown, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS
Andrew’s combined experiences in sport performance and rehabilitation have led him to adopt a performance minded approach to physical therapy that takes each individual’s personal factors into account when developing a rehabilitation program. He strongly believes in training safely around injuries and finding ways for his patients to stay as active as possible throughout the rehab process.
Andrew’s passion for movement led him to pursue his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. Following completion of his undergraduate degree, Andrew obtained his Master’s of Science in Kinesiology at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, where he studied the effects of breath training on high intensity cycling performance. His passion for education and helping people return from injury further led him to pursue a Doctorate in Physical Therapy which he received from the University of Puget Sound. He has worked in a variety of rehabilitation and coaching contexts including sports – orthopedic, private, group, high school, and collegiate, and special operations tactical populations.
Aside from his own training, staying up to date on research, coaching others, and working his dream job as a Physical Therapist, Andrew enjoys spending his time trail running, skiing, fly fishing, and sampling craft beers with his wife, Amber, and their dogs and training partners, Cedar and Baker.
Services
Here at Apex, we offer a variety of treatment approaches that work in conjunction with one another to provide you with improved range of motion, strength, and coordination, which ultimately translates into reduced pain and improved movement.
Chiropractic Adjustments
The ability of a joint and its surrounding structures to move properly can play a role in creating pain or dysfunction. A chiropractic adjustment is essentially a quick thrust that is applied to a joint in order to restore normal range of motion.
Soft Tissue Manipulation
Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia are often affected by injury, and are frequently the source of pain or dysfunction. Soft tissue manipulation is used to reduce muscle tension, improve range of motion, and decrease pain in these areas.
Corrective Exercise
Our bodies are designed to avoid experiencing pain. This protective mechanism can often affect how we move, even after pain has subsided. Corrective exercise is used to help re-establish proper movement and reduce incidence of future injury.
Rehabilitative Exercise
In many cases, injury to muscles, tendons, or joints can not be remedied with soft tissue manipulation or chiropractic alone. Rehabilitative exercise is used to help strengthen and remodel certain injured tissues, helping them meet the load demands of your activities.
Blood Flow Restriction
BFR involves the use of a special cuff around your arm or leg to gently limit blood flow out of the muscle. This creates a low-oxygen environment that allows you to use lighter weights but still get benefits similar to lifting heavy, making it perfect for people recovering from injury, older adults, or anyone wanting to reduce stress on their joints while staying strong.
Concussion Management
Ensure a safe and effective return to activity with comprehensive concussion evaluation and management. CLICK HERE for more information.
Force Testing Dynomometry
Dynamometry is a way to measure how strong your muscles are and how much force your joints and tendons can tolerate using a machine called a dynamometer. It helps provide clear and objective strength goals, allowing you to track progress over time.
Professional Bike Fitting
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running gait analysis
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New Patients
What to expect on your first visit
Your initial appointment will take approximately 60 minutes, during which Dr. Phaneuf will listen to your concerns, review your health history, and perform a thorough physical exam. Treatment usually occurs during the first visit unless diagnostic imaging (X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound) is indicated for your condition.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment to fill out paperwork.
To download our new patient paperwork and fill it out early, use the buttons below:
follow-up visits
Follow-up visits will take approximately 30 minutes. A typical follow-up visit usually consists of soft tissue manipulation, chiropractic adjustments, and corrective/rehabilitative exercise instruction. For more information on the services that we provide, please click the button below.
Insurance
Dr. Phaneuf is in-network with the following insurance companies:
Premera BlueCross
Lifewise
Regence BlueShield
HMA
United HealthCare
Aetna
Moda
Cigna
First Choice Health
Kaiser Permanente / Group Health
Labor and Industries
Dr. Phaneuf also works with all major personal injury insurance carriers.
Dr. Schott is in-network with the following insurance companies:
Premera Blue Cross
Lifewise
Regence BlueShield
HMA
Aetna
Moda
Kaiser Permanente / Group Health
Cigna
Labor and Industries
Dr. Schott also works with all major personal injury insurance carriers.
Dr. Brown is in-network with the following insurance companies:
Premera Blue Cross
Lifewise
Regence BlueShield
HMA
First Choice Health
Cigna
Labor and Industries
Dr. Brown also works with all major personal injury insurance carriers.
Cash
We offer discounted rates for those who prefer to pay with cash, card, or check at the time of service. We also accept Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) as methods of payment.
For more information on our rates and payment policy, please Contact Us. You may also view our current rates on our Scheduling App.
Cancellation / Missed appointment Policy
Cancellations or rescheduled appointments that occur within 24 hours of a scheduled appointment will result in a fee of $60.00. Missed appointments will also result in a fee of $60.00
Bike Fitting
Your go-to source for comprehensive bike fitting in Bellingham
The Apex Difference
Over the last decade, Dr. Phaneuf has become a leading authority in bicycle biomechanics. He has worked with hundreds of athletes, both at the amateur and professional level, has been a featured guest on nationally recognized podcasts, and has been directly involved in bike-specific product testing. Rather than plug you into a formula, Adam is able to tailor your fit to match your mobility, strength, and goals as a cyclist. Unique to our clinical setting, you will also have access to manual therapy and corrective exercise to complement your bike fit.
do I need a bike fit?
If you own a bike, you owe it to yourself to be properly fit/positioned. Receiving a proper bike fit can improve your comfort, handling, and efficiency. A bike fit can also reduce the risk of or remedy many common overuse injuries associated with cycling. We realize that riding can be strenuous or challenging, but it should never be painful.
What Types of bikes can be fitted?
We offer bike fitting services for a variety of cycling disciplines, which include:
Road Bike
Mountain Bike
Gravel Bike
Cyclocross Bike
Mountain Bike Suspension Setup
Time Trial Bike
Commuter Bike
eBike
Re-evaluation after component changes
Each fit comes with a complementary follow-up to ensure that your fit is dialed!
If you have any questions regarding our bike fitting process, please feel free to Contact Us.
For pricing, please visit our Scheduling Page.
Running Gait Analysis
Whether you are struggling with a running-related injury, looking to improve performance, or have injury prevention goals, a running gait analysis should be one of your first courses of action.
At Apex, we’ve worked with countless runners of all ability levels - from casual joggers to elite marathoners. No matter your ability level or goals, you will leave your session with straightforward, easy to apply recommendations to improve your running gait.
Cost: $80 per session
Duration: 30 minutes
What To Bring: Your current running shoe(s), snug fitting running attire
Ready to schedule your gait analysis? Visit our Scheduling Page.
Questions? Feel free to Contact Us!
Concussion Evaluation and management
Whether you've recently sustained a concussion, are dealing with lingering symptoms, or want to ensure a safe and effective return to activity, a comprehensive concussion evaluation is the essential first step. No two concussions are the same. Each one presents with a unique combination of symptoms across multiple domains, including headache, vestibular, ocular-motor, cognitive, mood, cervical spine changes, physiologic changes, and sleep changes.
Evaluation
At Apex, we use thorough, evidence-based testing to classify your concussion into its specific clinical profile so your recovery plan is built around you. Our evaluation process centers on two gold-standard testing platforms:
SCOAT6 (Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool 6)
A comprehensive, multidomain assessment recommended by the international Concussion in Sport Group. The SCOAT6 evaluates symptoms, cognition, vestibular-ocular function, balance, autonomic function, and more to identify the specific areas affected by your concussion.
Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test
The reference-standard graded exercise test used to assess your body's tolerance for physical exertion. This test identifies the precise heart rate threshold at which symptoms are provoked, allowing us to prescribe a safe, individualized aerobic exercise program tailored to your recovery.
Management
Depending on your presentation, we may also incorporate additional case-specific outcome measures to ensure nothing is missed. Research consistently shows that prolonged rest beyond the first couple of days after a concussion can actually slow recovery. An active, individualized approach including early, controlled aerobic exercise has been shown to speed recovery and reduce the risk of prolonged symptoms. That's exactly the approach we take at Apex.
Concussions can affect far more than just physical function, so the best outcomes for concussion recovery come from a coordinated, multi-modal approach. When our evaluation identifies needs that extend beyond our scope, we connect you with the right practitioners to ensure every aspect of your recovery is covered. Research consistently shows that this kind of collaborative, interdisciplinary approach leads to better outcomes and faster recovery, especially for patients with persistent symptoms.
At Apex, we work with patients across all ages and activity levels, from youth athletes to weekend warriors to active professionals. No matter your situation, you will receive a clear understanding of your concussion profile and a straightforward plan to guide your recovery.
Evaluation Cost: $180 (can also be billed to insurance)
Duration: 1.5 hours
What To Bring: Comfortable athletic clothing and footwear suitable for treadmill walking/running.
Ready to schedule your concussion evaluation? Visit our Scheduling Page.
Questions? Feel free to Contact Us!
Scheduling
In order to book an appointment, please use our convenient online scheduling system below.
Please note that all prices listed are time of service / cash rates. These prices do not apply to insurance rates.
Contact Us
We are conveniently located in the heart of Bellingham at:
2120 Grant St.
Suite 7
Bellingham, WA 98225
If you would like to contact us directly, you may reach us using the form below, emailing us at drp@apexchirobellingham.com, or by calling us at (360) 347-1475.
Fax: (360) 933-5727
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