Our Staff

Dr. David Folweiler – Chiropractor

Dr. Folweiler is a former competitive triathlete. Sidelined by sports injuries, he sought chiropractic care, based on a recommendation from a friend.

Chiropractic care helped him overcome sports injuries to go on to compete well in dozens of triathlons. After some soul searching, Dr. Folweiler felt that the best way that he could help humanity was by becoming a chiropractor himself. He enjoys helping people overcome their health concerns to get back to doing what they love.

Dr. Folweiler has been a practicing chiropractor in the Pacific Northwest since 1994 and in North Seattle since 1998. He lives in Ballard.

You can read more about Dr. Folweiler’s training and credentials here.

Deb Hamilton – Licensed Massage Therapist (#MA0011401)

Deb Hamilton has been in practice since 1991 and brings a depth of experience to her massage that makes her a tremendous asset. She draws from a wide range of techniques in her massages, from several modalities in deep tissue massage to energy work like Reiki and BodyTalk. She receives high compliments from chiropractors and clients.

Deb went to Virginia Tech and received a degree in communications. After working in advertising for a few years, she decided to make a change in careers. She was drawn to massage from a desire to help others and strengthen human connections and relationships.

That desire for human relationships carries over into her personal life. She gets strength and joy from her many friends. She is a passionate indoor gardener. Her Ballard home is filled with over 50 houseplants, including some that she has nurtured for decades. She has cuttings from her grandmother’s African violets and a terrarium plant that has grown to over six feet tall!

Seattle is a good fit for Deb. She finds Seattleites more grounded and balanced in their lives, allowing for more than just work.

Deb admits to two vices — tea and chocolate. She once dreamed of opening a community center/tea house based on these two loves, but finds that her true love is bodywork. Deb recently gave her 16,000th professional massage.

Cate Bentz – Chiropractic Assistant

Cate was born and raised in Kent. She is truly a Pacific Northwest native!

She loves Seattle and moved here for work and school. After studying for a year at the University of Victoria, she transferred to UW/Bothell where she attained a degree in global studies.

She loves dogs, cats, and all animals.  She loves to read.  She is a consummate foodie and enjoys cooking, especially Italian food.

She is a music enthusiast. She formerly did live sound production at the Crocodile, a music sanctuary. She loves live music. And she loves the band Metric.

She loves to travel and has a fond memory of traveling on Highway 101 and Route 1  along the West Coast a few years ago. 

Benson – Our Office Dog/Lab Assistant

Benson, was adopted in January 2021 by Dr. Folweiler and joins him at the clinic daily.

Benson was found abandoned in Okanagan, WA, and somehow found his way into someone’s horse corral. He was then fostered briefly before being brought to the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, where Dr. Folweiler met him. Upon seeing how quickly Benson had come to be loved by all the staff members in just a few short days, Dr. Folweiler had a good feeling and adopted him that same day.

Benson is a low-energy, very relaxed dog. He loves to be petted and spoken to, and he likes for Dr. Folweiler to always be within his line of sight. Benson has turned out to love chewing, fetch, and his many toys – especially the ones which dispense treats. He enjoys kids, other dogs, trips to the dog park, and endless tummy rubs. Dr. Folweiler had Benson’s DNA tested: Benson is 36% Pit Bull, 25% Staffordshire Terrier, 30% Labrador Retriever, 24% Golden Retriever, and 110% sweetheart.