Matthew Derry, DC
Chiropractor
Dr. Matt attended National University of Health Sciences in Chicago, IL where he obtained his doctorate in Chiropractic Sciences and became certified in acupuncture therapy. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Saint Xavier University in Chicago, IL where he graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Biology, Pre-Medicine while playing varsity football. He is originally from Rockford, Illinois and is the youngest of six kids. At Back to Wellness Chiropractic, Dr. Matt emphasizes individual therapy plans based on patient goals and interests. He enjoys working with golfers, high level athletes and patients who desire more than pain management. A majority of his patients continue care after pain relief to maintain and enhance an active lifestyle. He has advanced training in spinal biomechanics and golf performance from the Titleist Performance Institute. His mission at Back to Wellness is to provide excellent chiropractic care in a fun, authentic, patient centered environment. During his free time, Dr. Matt enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Tanja, and their four kids. He can also be seen playing an occasional round of golf or coaching youth football.
Education
- Saint Xavier University – Bachelor of Science, Pre-Medicine, 2004
- National University of Health Sciences – Bachelor of Science, Human Anatomy and Biology, 2005
- National University of Health Sciences – Doctorate of Chiropractic, 2008
Affiliations (past and present)
- Event Director, Parker Family 5K Run/Walk
- Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker
- Parker Hawks Youth Football Coach
- Parker Chamber of Commerce
- American Chiropractic Association
- Colorado Chiropractic Association
- Titleist Performance Institute – Level 1 Provider
- Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation, Level 1 accredited
- Football First Recruiting, Advisor staff
Tanja Sukovic Derry, DC
Chiropractor
Dr. Tanja attended National University of Health Sciences where she earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree in 2007. She attended undergraduate school at Northern Illinois University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry and played for the NIU Women’s Tennis Team. She met her husband Matt in Chiropractic school and they moved to Colorado and Started Back To Wellness Chiropractic together. Dr. Tanja is originally from Illinois and moved to Colorado in 2008.
Her goal is to utilize her skills to assist patients in achieving their health and wellness goals. She offers a trusting and calm environment so that patients feel comfortable while getting treated.
After the initial exam, treatments typically involve soft tissue work prior to the Chiropractic Adjustment. Her adjustments are on the gentler side and she also uses the Activator Instrument. Other modalities she offers are cupping, cold laser therapy, Hypervolt massage, acupuncture and Microneedling facials.
She loves working with patients who are looking to be proactive with their health, prefer gentler adjustments and who want to achieve overall wellness. She also loves treating young athletes and children.
She and her husband Matt have four beautiful children Serj, Maks, Adrijana, and Olivia. They love golf, tennis, and running the kids around to their many activities. They have lived and served in the Parker area since 2008.
Education:
- Northern Illinois University – Bachelor of Biological Sciences, Minor in Chemistry, 2004
- National University of Health Sciences – Bachelor of Science, Human Anatomy and Biology, 2005
- National University of Health Sciences – Doctorate of Chiropractic, 2007
Affiliations Past and Present:
- Colorado Chiropractic Association
- American Chiropractic Association
- Certified in Acupuncture
- United States Tennis Association
- Assistant Boys’ Varsity Tennis Coach, Ponderosa High School
- Event Director for the Parker Family 5K
- Certified in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis
Shane Bartels, DC
Dr. Shane Bartels became interested in Chiropractic medicine through experiencing great relief from many sports and lifting injuries growing up. This included multiple ruptured lumbar discs that have been re-injured multiple times throughout his career. This intimate knowledge of chronic and occasionally debilitating pain has given Dr. Shane a passion to help others going through similar issues. Receiving regular chiropractic care has allowed him to continue to be active and thrive in a very physically demanding profession despite his previous injuries. It gives him great joy to be able to help others the way that he was helped through chiropractic care for those experiencing new injuries or dealing with the effects of old injuries.
Dr. Shane loves working with a variety of patients, from the weekend warrior wanting to improve mobility and performance on the slopes, the office worker tired of tight shoulders and headaches, the nurses and manual laborers trying to get through another week without severe back pain, and the parents and grandparents wanting to keep up with the little ones. His treatments are thorough and efficient but not rushed. His goal is to leave you feeling cared for and better than when you came in the door. He takes the time to listen to your concerns and modify therapies and treatment plans and offer lifestyle, exercise and nutritional advice to fit the patients concerns and goals. Along with being an adjusting ninja, Dr Shane often utilizes Integrative Dry Needling to improve and speed up the healing process and treat those sports injuries that need a different approach.
Dr. Shane lives with his wife Kelly and their two boys, Kyler and Canon. He loves taking advantage of the Colorado outdoors and can usually be found there when not in the office. He enjoys sports, hiking, and coaching and volunteering with youth. A firm believer in the true meaning of holistic health, Dr Shane takes the time to cultivate his intellectual and spiritual health.
