I became a chiropractor because I enjoy helping people achieve the life they want.
Dr. Ferdowsian, DC DACBSP CCEP
Clinic Manager
Meet chiropractor, Dr. Ferdowsian of Governor’s Park Chiropractic. I became a chiropractor because I enjoy helping people achieve the life they want. I know that pain and discomfort can prevent a person from enjoying sports and hobbies, time with family and friends, exercise, and even working to pay the bills. My extensive education has made it possible for me to help people like you get back on your feet and back to doing the things you love doing.
It all began at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Missouri. While there, I studied Diversified, Thompson Drop Table, Gonstead, SOT, Flexion Distraction, and Biophysics techniques. Basically, this means I can adjust you in a lot of different ways. I also completed my acupuncture certification while in school. I have found that most of my patients respond very well to a combination of acupuncture and chiropractic, especially for pain relief. I came to Denver in 2003 after graduating and started my practice. Since graduation, I have completed post-graduate training in extremity diagnosis and treatment, earning the title Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, or CCEP. This additional education has helped me specialize in treating and preventing injuries to the muscles and bones that aren’t part of the spine, such as the knees, ankles, shoulders, and wrists. I have also completed post-graduate training in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sports injuries, earning the title Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, DACBSP®. I understand that my diverse patient base exhibits very different needs. In response, I will continue to further my education allowing me the ability to offer a wide range of treatment options. My future education goals include obtaining my diplomate in sports medicine and in pediatrics.
I believe in treating the whole body. Through chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage, good nutrition, and exercise, I strive to achieve good health for all of my patients, not just an absence of symptoms. If you have any questions about chiropractic care and how it relates to the health of you and your family, I welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
Omid Ferdowsian, D.C., CCEP, DACBSP®
Education:
- Doctorate of Chiropractic, Cleveland Chiropractic College
- Certified Chiropractic Extremities Practitioner, Council on Extremities Adjusting
- Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, DACBSP®
Licensure:
- Licensed Chiropractor, State of Colorado
- Certified Acupuncturist, State of Colorado
Memberships & Associations
- American Chiropractic Association, Since 2005
- Certified Chiropractic Extremities Practitioner, Council on Extremities Adjusting
- Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, DACBSP®
- Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, 2005-2009 (Closed 2009)
- Council on Chiropractic Extremities Adjusting, Since 2005
- American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians, Since 2010
Dr. Natalie Hydock, DC
Dr. Natalie Hydock was born and raised in upstate New York. Growing up she was an all season athlete in high school and attributed her ability to continue to play to her hometown chiropractor. She attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia and earned her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. Her love of athletics and seeing first-hand how powerful chiropractic can impact overall health and wellbeing is what drove her decision to become a chiropractor. She then attended Logan University in St Louis, MO with specialized coursework in sports emergency care, Diversified, SOT, Thompson Drop, Cox Flexion-Distraction, instrument assisted soft tissue, dry needling and extremity adjusting. She had the honor of completing sports-specific clinical rotations during her education that included working with sports teams at the University of Missouri.
She has recently located to Denver to pursue her love of the outdoors through hiking, snowboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking and taking her two dogs for walks. Dr. Natalie is also an avid olympic weightlifter. She understands how pain and injury can keep you from completing your job, from enjoying your free time at your chosen sport, or even playing with your kids. She is passionate about injury prevention and about getting you back on the field, mountain, or trail as soon as you can. Her mission is for her patients to move well so that they can live well!
Dr. Al Simeone, DC
Chiropractor
Dr. Al Simeone was born & raised in Connecticut where he had his first chiropractic experience. At the age of 16, he had severe sciatic pain caused by a weight lifting injury. After he received treatment from a Gonstead Chiropractor and realized the healing power of the body, his paradigm of healthcare shifted. He went on to be 1 of 18 individuals to receive the Gene Casey Award for athletic & academic performance, making him a member of the NCAA Hall of Fame. Dr. Al gives much of the credit to Gonstead Chiropractic, which inspired him to become a chiropractor.
He went on to receive his B.S. in Biology at Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT where he captained the rugby team. After Graduation, Dr. Simeone attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, FL where he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree. During his time at Palmer College, he was elected President of the Gonstead Club.
In 2018 Dr. Al moved to Colorado to practice chiropractic and joined the Gonstead Family Chiropractic team in 2020. In his free time, Dr. Al enjoys hiking, refereeing rugby, making it to a Broncos, Rockies, or Nuggets game, or attending seminars to continue his education.
Akiko Patterson
Office Manager
Meet Denver Massage Therapist, Akiko Patterson of Governor’s Park Chiropractic. Before coming to the United States, Akiko was an operation room nurse in Japan. Her experience as a nurse has truly deepened a knowledge of the human body. Upon realizing that she would prefer to focus on wellness and preventative care, Akiko completed her studies at Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado and became a licensed massage therapist in 2008.
Akiko believes that awareness of physical and mental needs is very important for the process of well-being and her primary role is to be by her client’s side working together as a team to identify and address individual needs.
Akiko utilizes a variety of techniques in order to assist each client on a path to wellness.
Education:
- The Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado
- BSN – Tokyo, Japan
Licensure:
- Nationally Certified Massage Therapist
Techniques:
- Swedish
- Deep Tissue
- Neuromuscular Therapy/Trigger Point Therapy
- Myofascial Release
- Joint Range of Motion
- Reflexology
- Sports
- Prenatal (Pregnancy)
Jessica Thompson
Jessica Thompson has been treating patients at Governor’s Park Chiropractic for over 5 years. She has a unique, less painful approach to deep tissue massage. Jessica is trained in a wide variety of techniques so she is able to provide the treatment that is right for you.
Jessica Ferdowsian
I was born in Chicago and have been slowly moving west ever since! I absolutely love Denver. The weather is amazing here and the people are so wonderful. I have felt at home from the first day I lived here. I am married to Dr. Ferdowsian and we have five beautiful children – Tristan, Makenzie, Gwyneth, Fiona and Declan. Because of my rambunctious children, I mainly work from home so you won’t see my face in the office very much. But I am here to answer your questions or offer any help you need. Although I don’t have much, when I am able to find some free time I love spending it outdoors with my kids or knitting.
Heather Altizer
Chiropractic Assistant
Heather has been working in chiropractic and holistic care since 2014 and truly loves being part of the healing process. She credits her grandmother as her greatest influencer for her interest in natural health. Heather has been serving as the face of Gonstead Family Chiropractic since March 2018.
In her free time, Heather loves spending time with her husband and three dogs as well as gardening and crafts.
Kaylee Salazar
Coming Soon!
Kaley Barklage
I am originally from South Carolina and moved around a bit, but have settled in Denver for the last 5 years! In my free time I am either hiking or going for car rides.