Meet the Staff

Dr. Andrew Isaksen was born and raised here in the Willamette Valley. While growing up he participated in sports, scouts, shop, and many other community activities. He served a mission for the LDS church in South Korea for two years. He is the proud father of 5 young children and husband to his gorgeous wife Michelle. Dr. Isaksen attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa where chiropractic was founded and developed. While there he found joy in treating children that came to the school's clinic and has seen first-hand how chiropractic can benefit people of all ages, backgrounds, and conditions. At Palmer College, Dr. Isaksen had the opportunity to learn numerous adjusting techniques giving him the ability to treat each patient as an individual, custom tailoring the treatment to the patient. Dr. Isaksen has worked an instructor at Linn-Benton Community College where taught Anatomy and Physiology and currently teaches at the University of Phoenix in a variety of health and science classes. He is pleased to be back in the Willamette Valley and able to offer his services to Salem area residents.

Michelle Isaksen is another of the people you will meet at NW Family Chiropractic.  Michelle is the Office Manager and works at the reception desk 2-3 days per week.   She received her certification in Medical Office Administration in 2008 and enjoys helping patients receive the best possible care. Michelle is the mother of 5 children ranging in ages 7-12 years old who keep her life amazingly interesting.  She is excited to be a part of bringing quality family chiropractic to the Salem area and looks forward to helping patients achieve their health goals! 

Carolyn Johnsonis a Salem native and has worked at this location for over 23 years. She started with Dr. Colgan on October 27,1991 and stayed with him until his retirement in December of 2012 at which time she continued on with Dr. Isaksen. Carolyn and her wonderful husband Russ each have two children and are looking forward to the birth of there second grandchild. When not being the sunny face at the front desk, Carolyn and her husband enjoy cooking together, camping, spending time with family and friends, watching movies and reading. Carolyn enjoyed working for Dr. Colgan until his retirement but is enjoying the new energy and enthusiasm Dr. Isaksen is bringing to the practice. She always enjoys working with patients on appointments, billing and any other issues. Carolyn is known for being friendly, efficient, organized and caring.