James Bowman, DC

Dr. Bowman … love this man. He is a body saver, therefore, a career saver. I have been loyal to another chiropractor for over 10 years here in Portland that I didn’t want to part from. Yet, every time I went, I’d be in pain again by the time I walked out to my car. It was the suggestion of another health provider that influenced me to make an appt with Dr. Bowman. My 1^st visit was over an hour of watching, questioning, observation, movement in effort to properly evaluate where my deep pain issues were coming from. I’m a nurse who also does a lot of yoga and self care yet I was developing chronic pain (gasp!)…not only did he and I build a relationship built on proper diagnosis, but one where I am accountable with movement, stretches, exercises to use daily to build proper alignment and strength outside in my real world and while I’m working.
His help, guidance and insight have literally saved me from so much discomfort and debilitating pain. When I feel my body begin to get snarky again, I utilize what he taught me to help release and realign between appointments. I’m able to pull myself and realign out of my pain from the exercises he’s taught me.
I’ve given everyone I know his contact/​business information. I NEVER thought I’d ‘break up’ with my previous chiro … and then I met this chap. Not only is he instrumental in helping figure out the issue in effort to properly address it (versus a quick fix/​release), he’s a true joy of positive and professional demeanor to visit. He’s always present, I don’t feel rushed or ‘cattled’ through — he takes his time with you as a whole person and genuinely wishes to see you feel better as his client.
Additionally, being an LMT and an RN, I thought I knew proper body mechanics, yet he helped ingrain several postures that I’m using daily to be mindful while I work to prevent injuries.
Dr. Bowman is a true gift to his profession and to his clients. He is a remarkable presence of positivity, professionalism and gentleness that is safe to be vulnerable with — I’m always a bit frightened of someone manipulating my spine and neck, and he’s been keen to this typical fear in most folks. I can’t recommend him enough.
Give yourself the attention and body comfort you’re seeking and that you deserve to keep yourself functional and don’t hesitate to see Dr. Bowman. High praise for his attitude and approach to very important medicine — Be well, Marseile

I had developed a dull pain in my lower back and had discomfort in my knee after any physical activity. Throughout the healing process Dr. Bowman spent extra time to teach and explain simple exercises that would help me not only help me feel better but train my body to move correctly to keep the problems from occurring again. Dr. Bowman is kind, caring, and professional and I would recommend him to anyone interested in seeing a chiropractor.

My 17 year old daughter woke up one morning unable to move her head or neck… we needed a chiropractor quick, fast and in a hurry and our regular was on vacation! I jumped on our health insurance website and found Jim Bowman, close by and covered by our insurance… I had to try. First, when I called, i didn’t know I was talking to the doctor himself :-) but he was very friendly and told me to send her right in (in the meantime she had tried to go to school!) I picked her up and drove her in. Well, all I can say is that the rest is history. Dr. Bowman has become one of her favorite people in the whole world. She has amazing stories about her visits and treatments. Not only is her neck issue resolved, he fixed her lacrosse injuries in her ankles! She said she loves just chatting with him and he always takes time to catch up with her and her life. Thank you, thank you, ever thanks, Dr. «Jim» for being you!