About Us

The word "doctor" comes from the Latin word meaning "teacher" or "to teach". We strive to not only find and correct a person's health problems, but to educate and enlighten people so that they can better take care of themselves and do not encounter similar problems in the future.

We are located in the Multnomah Village area, just south of downtown Portland. Going south on I-5, take the Multnomah Blvd exit (#296B) just after the Terwilliger curves, and follow Multnomah Blvd to the third stop light which is SW 40th. Turn left onto SW 40th and proceed up SW 40th to the first stop sign, which is SW Garden Home Road. Turn left onto Garden Home Road and follow it 2 blocks until it just begins to curve to the right. The clinic will be on your left. For directions from other locations, call the clinic or click on the Map/Directions button.

Serving you:

D. James Aungst, DC

Dr. Aungst graduated in 1975 with honors from Palmer Chiropractic College located in Davenport, IA. After having practiced in several prominent clinics in Iowa and Washington, he relocated to Portland in 1978 where he later established a multi-doctor facility on Portland's east side in 1980. In 1997, he was recruited to be the clinic director of a multi-disciplinary injury rehab facility that housed the coordinated efforts of medical, chiropractic, physical therapy, occupational therapy and acupuncture procedures. In 1999, Dr. Aungst moved his practice to Portland's west side, where he now specializes in automobile, work, personal and sports related injuries, chronic and resistive conditions, allergy relief and clinical nutrition.

Our Staff:

Anna K. Aungst - Anna is a valued asset in our clinic. She is our Office Manager and helps at reception and with therapies. She has worked as a nursing assistant and physical therapy assistant and speaks 4 languages. She became a Certified Nutritional Therapist June 2003.

Procedures and Techniques - We stay abreast of the latest in advanced alternative care and offer the following: cold laser therapy (low level laser, phototherapy), GRT, BRT, NRT, allergy relief, heavy metal detox, nutritional cleansing programs, ultrasound, muscle stim, etc.

Insurance / Managed Care Plans Accepted:

• We are preferred providers in most Oregon plans including:
• Blue Cross / Blue Shield
• Cigna * * LifeWise
• American WholeHealth Network / Alternare
• PacifiCare * * ODS
• Providence Preferred / ASHN
• HealthNet * * United Healthcare
• Call to check for other plans we are in. Not all services are covered.