Orthopedic Massage

David W. Polley DC, CMTI
Co-Director, Core Program, Sports Balance & Performance, and Orthopedic Massage

In 1971, David Polley studied massage with Madonna Polley and Connie Voutis in Fair Oaks , California. He also trained with Laren Barry and was taught other therapies through the Western Massage Society. He practiced massage therapy while attending American River College . As a young child, David Polley had migraine headaches and was referred to see a Chiropractor. It was then that he decided to become a Chiropractor himself. In 1976, he moved to Portland , Oregon to attend the Western States Chiropractic College . After graduating from Western States Chiropractic College , David Polley then trained with his uncle, Dr. Cleo Polley in Cottonwood , CA.
In 1979, he and Madonna started a massage therapy program at Mount Hood Community College . Then in 1980, he opened Fair Oaks Chiropractic and Wellness Center with his wife, Madonna. He continues to have a thriving practice and uses all his training to help others heal. David Polley has been Doctor of the Year and past President of the Sacramento Valley Chiropractic Society. He enjoys teaching the students, at Fair Oaks Massage Institute, their classes in Chiropractic Assistant for the Massage Therapist, Sports Balancing Massage, Palpatory Anatomy and Orthopedic Massage Therapy.

Prerequisite: CMT or RN
12 Continuing Education hours

Orthopedic Massage is an exciting new approach to the treatment of a variety of pain and injury conditions that, up until now, have been treated using only conventional means and methods. Orthopedic massage is the treatment of soft-tissue dysfunctions, pain and injuries. Learn to understand the rehabilitation protocol and use this in conjunction with health care professionals.